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Neurological benefits of third places for young adults in healthy urban environments

Aspects of urban environments, especially green spaces, are known to benefit mental health and well-being. However, the healing potential of urban third places remains underexamined compared to the...

Coupling coordination evaluation and driving factor analysis of economic performance and social equity in rail transit station areas

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for enhancing transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality while fostering inclusive...

Techniques and craftsmanship of the hybrid framing cantilever bridges in Tengchong, Yunnan, China: A case study of the Yezhuqing Bridge

This study examines the structural characteristics and technical principles of the hybrid framing cantilever bridges along the Longchuan River in Tengchong, Yunnan, China, taking the Yezhuqing Bridge...

Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts

Rapid urbanization in China presents complex challenges for urban development, particularly in older neighborhoods. The rise of digital cities and the shift from expansion to optimizing existing urban...

Exploring the correlation between spatial heterogeneity of urban tourism and the degree of crowd gathering: Take the main area of Wuhan, China as an example

Urban tourism space is the primary area where tourism activities occur and a key driver of regional tourism space evolution. To explore the correlation between population aggregation and urban tourism...

Image clustering algorithm and psychological perception in historical building colour rating research: A case study of Guangzhou, China

This study aims to construct a new method for collecting colours from Guangzhou historical buildings using the Natural Color Sytem (NCS) colour system for on-site comparison. It seeks to detect and...

Space and culture acculturation: Exploring urban regeneration in historic conservation areas, Yangmeizhu Street in Beijing, China

The regeneration of cultural spaces in historic conservation areas aims to enhance these spaces while preserving their heritage. Achieving sustainable regeneration requires an understanding of the interplay...

Architectural phenomenology: Past, present, future of an interdisciplinarity

This article investigates the interdisciplinary nature of what is frequently referred to as architectural phenomenology. By highlighting the intricacy of architecture's disciplinarity, it exposes the...

The impact of crowds on visibility in emergency department: Integrating agent-based simulation and space syntax analysis

Emergency departments (EDs) are among the busiest hospital units, where visibility is crucial for surveillance, collaboration, and wayfinding. In China, high ED patient volumes lead to crowded corridors,...

Assessment framework of walking satisfaction on sidewalks in commercial districts: Combining built environment and personal attributes (applied in Japan)

Researchers are increasingly interested in the impact of the built environment on urban walkability. Pedestrian satisfaction is a key indicator of walkability and can elucidate latent factors to improve...

Optimized design and thermal performance study of solar heating composite exterior wall panels

This paper presents the design of a unit-type solar self-insulating composite exterior wall panel, which integrates a solar collector panel, photovoltaic (PV) panel, and insulation board into a single...

Contemplative neuroaesthetics in architecture: A real-world mobile EEG study in the ancient city of Ghardaïa, Algeria

This study investigates the potential of built environments to induce contemplative states, contributing to the emerging field of contemplative neuroaesthetics. While the psychological benefits of these...

Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation

This study explores the interaction between spatial configuration, natural mobility, and visual accessibility in exhibition spaces, an area that remains underexplored. By integrating visibility graph...

How do residents perceive urban parks? A cross-geographic comparison based on online reviews

Clarifying the quality elements that have a significant impact on public perception is a prerequisite for improving the quality of parks, and comparative cross-regional studies can help to identify...

Optimal design strategy of traditional courtyard based on performance and data-driven method—A case study of Yanshen ancient town, China

To address the insufficient integration of performance evaluation and contextual analysis in traditional architectural design, this paper proposes a design workflow that combines data-driven and performance-driven...

Urban vitality transfer: Analysis of 50 factors based on 24-h weekday activity in Nanjing

Vitality transfer patterns are essential for creating vibrant, sustainable cities, yet their dynamic changes over time remain underexplored. Taking Nanjing as a case study, this study employed 24 h...

Neighbourhood identity versus city identity: An inter-scalar perspective via urban layers in a historical zone under transformation

Post-socialist urban development in the Albanian capital, Tirana, is characterized by unplanned urbanization that led to the loss of the city's historical fabric. This study focuses on a historic neighbourhood...

Spatial efficiency evaluation of subway station areas neighboring historic districts: Integrate transportation, culture and place resource

Recently, cultural tourism has emerged as a key driver for economic revitalization, and subway stations located near historic districts have become important cultural and economic centers. A pressing...

An analytical study of Chinese urban cemeteries based on urban morphology and spatial vitality: Case studies in Nanjing

Under the dual influences of traditional Life-Death views and four decades of urban expansion, urban cemeteries, as unique elements of urban form, have transformed, inevitably impacting land planning...

Provincial interpretations and regional diversification dynamics in the classical period of Ottoman architecture: The case of Vezirhan Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque

This study investigates the transformation of Ottoman classical-period mosque architecture as it moved from its centralized, geometrically codified form in 16th–17th century Istanbul to the Anatolian...

Data-driven heritage revitalization: Exploring the paradigm of Lifen adaptive renovation evaluation based on space syntax

Urban historical heritage conservation and adaptive reuse constitute a critical issue in urban renewal. Addressing the lack of effective evaluation tools for functional and spatial renovations of historical...

Assessing urban park services for children's wellbeing using user-generated content (UGC): A case study of Shanghai, China

Urban parks play a crucial role in children's development. With UGC demonstrating their value in capturing granular user experiences, they have become an increasingly important data source in park research....

Performance comparison of deep reinforcement robot-arm learning in sequential fabrication of rule-based building design form

Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) remains underexplored within architectural robotics, particularly in relation to self-learning of architectural design principles and design-aware robotic fabrication....

The construction wisdom and inheritance mechanism of human settlements unit in Xizang border in China: A case study of Kejia Village in Ali

In view of the characteristics of small scale and sparse distribution of Xizang border settlements, and the weak ability of suitability inheritance of traditional construction experience, the concept...

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