Architectural memory between phenomenology and critical theory: A comparative framework
December 2026
This article examines how architectural memory is produced and contested in the context of phenomenological accounts and critical theory. It proposes a comparative framework structured around five analytic...
Unpacking visual perception of urban public space using social media images and street view imagery: Insights from Singapore riverfront
December 2026
Visual perception, increasingly accessible through social media and street view platforms, facilitates broad public engagement and supports evidence-based decision-making. Despite notable advancements...
An interface–visual–dwelling mediation pathway in historic commercial streets: Insights from eye-tracking
December 2026
How micro-scale street interface elements in historic commercial districts shape pedestrian dwelling behavior through visual perception remains underexplored, limiting evidence-based design strategies....
Ventilation-orientated design of public building in a full-phase and multi-scale method: A case study of community service center design
December 2026
With energy crisis emerging as common concern, the development of energy-saving technologies for natural ventilation is significant in cooling, moisture prevention, and improving indoor air quality....
Gendered spatial practices in the spontaneous transformation of traditional houses: A case study of Goulan Yao Village in China
December 2026
This study highlights gender's critical role in shaping rural living environments, linking individuals, families, and broader social structures. In contemporary rural China, the spontaneous transformation...
Decoding aesthetic perception in traditional canal settlements: An AI-driven analysis of built environment influence mechanisms based on streetscape images
December 2026
Since the Grand Canal of China was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014, increasing attention has been paid to its settlements. However, studies on the aesthetic perception of the Eastern...
Analysis of COUM's constituent elements and measurement using a multidimensional matrix: An urban morphology perspective based on building blocks
December 2026
The complex three-dimensional characteristics of urban morphology are the result of the combined influence of social, economic, and other factors; therefore, the study of the complexity of urban morphology...
Revisiting the effects of the built environment on place attachment: Individual's emotion and perceived built environment as mediators
December 2026
The built environment's influence on place attachment has attracted growing attention for its role in fostering perceived restorativeness and residents' well-being. Prior research often focused on macro-scale...
Exploring the impact of environmental–behavioral interactions on commercial performance: Evidence from open urban commercial blocks
December 2026
The physical environment of a city influences the commercial performance of open urban blocks through human behavior. However, conventional methods rely on locational attributes and static indicators,...
When the frontier lost the Great Wall: The spatial planning of the Northern Song Northwest Fortress System
December 2026
Based on spatial data on fort elements from the historical–geographical database of the Northern Song Northwest Fortress System, this study used an integrated method combining historical document analysis...
Seoul 100-year plan: From typological to topological urban identity
December 2026
This study examines the Seoul 100-Year Plan to reveal a paradigm shift in Seoul's urban vision from a typological to a topological framework. It reinterprets Seoul-ness as a relational identity shaped...
Buildings as macro-cognitive artefacts: Material engagement theory and the architecture of thinking-through-things—The case of Moriyama House
December 2026
This study redefines the ontological status of architecture through the framework of Lambros Malafouris's Material Engagement Theory (MET). Moving beyond paradigms that treat buildings as passive settings...
Utilizing remembrance in architecture: Innovative design strategies for converting schools into nursing homes—Evidence from China and Japan
December 2026
The combined challenges of declining birth rates and rapid population ageing have prompted many countries to consider adaptive reuse of vacant schools into nursing homes. Drawing inspiration from the...
Analysis of neighborhood identity and socio-spatial relations with typo-morphogical analysis and spatial intelligence: A case study of Zile historic city
December 2026
In historic cities, which are important components of urban identity and a significant part of urban heritage, new residential areas are rapidly developing as population growth occurs. This phenomenon...
Novel 3D printable yeast-based materials for architectural applications
December 2026
Conventional building materials rely on non-renewable ingredients, contributing to global resource depletion. To address this challenge, bio-based alternatives from renewable nature-based biomasses...
Research on styles and characteristics of Sino-Western hybrid ancestral halls in modern Jiangnan
December 2026
As one of the earliest regions in modern China to engage with Western architectural culture, Jiangnan became a crucial site of cross-cultural interaction. The rise of Sino-Western hybrid ancestral halls...
From buildings to blocks: Graph contrastive learning for integrated urban architectural morphology classification
December 2026
Urban block classification is fundamental for understanding urban morphology and guiding renewal strategies, yet traditional methods based on morphological indicators fall short in capturing complex...
Architectural programming for a Mongolian medical hospital prep center driven by process flow and behavioral requirements
December 2026
With the ongoing inheritance and development of traditional Chinese ethnic medicine, Mongolian medical hospitals face increasing demand for constructing new or expanding existing in-house pharmaceutical...
Spatial reorganization of lost historical contents in Mosul cultural museum
December 2026
Interest in antiquities and archaeological heritage of Mosul has significantly increased among academic and media institutions, especially following the events that led to loss and destruction of numerous...
A spatiotemporal analytical framework for non-statutory heritage in the global south: Constructing methodology from rural industrial heritage in Jiangsu, China
December 2026
Rural Industrial Heritage (RIH) emerges as a critical yet underrecognized component of cultural heritage, reflecting the historical trajectory of agricultural production and rural industrialization...
Designing a retractable roof module based on the kinematics of Class IV mechanism
December 2026
This paper presents a new approach to the design of foldable structures—retractable roofs that implements a Class IV mechanism as a movable frame beneath three roof panels. The purpose of the study...
Fostering sustainable tourism in Nigeria through stakeholder evaluation of heritage sites for conservation and economic development
December 2026
Heritage sites play a crucial role in cultural continuity and socio-economic development, yet many in Nigeria remain under-conserved and underutilized. This study adopts a mixed-methods design to examine...
Study on risk assessment model and route optimization for campus travel routes during typhoons
October 2026
Typhoons pose significant safety threats to coastal university campuses, causing injuries due to tree collapse and falling branches each year. This study develops a risk assessment model for campus...
Identification the determining factors in Mashhad industrial heritage assessment with emphasis on world heritage criteria
October 2026
The purpose of this research is to identify and evaluate Mashhad's Industrial Heritage (MIH), which plays a significant role in reflecting the industrial identity of the developing society. Despite...
Spatial spillover effects of road network topology on visual perception in urban villages
October 2026
To promote high-quality urban development in Inner Mongolia, this study examined the public road network of Heping Village, Baotou. Space syntax theory and a spatial Durbin model were applied to quantify...
