From cinematic narrative to architectural space: Unveiling relational spatialities through roles and modes
Available online 11 March 2026
This article proposes a relational approach to architectural space that moves beyond typological frameworks, focusing on how spaces accommodate life-related relationalities grounded in lived spatial...
Architecture as an ecosystem: A ten-year review of biodiversity integration in a building
Available online 11 March 2026
As cities densify, integrating biodiversity into architecture has become a growing concern for design and ecological practice. Yet few buildings place biodiversity at the core of conception rather than...
Adaptive boundaries at the shop-street interface: informal thresholds and micro-practices in Harajuku, Tokyo
Available online 10 March 2026
Harajuku’s Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian shopping street where informal overspill into the alleyway is central to its atmosphere and commercial performance. Yet the micro-practices and governance...
The architectural spatial complexity index (A-SCI): Assessment of cognitive enrichment for hippocampal neurogenesis
Available online 6 March 2026
Adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) is associated with cognitive reserve and mental health, and can be supported by environmental enrichment, such as spatial complexity, as a form of cognitive enrichment....
Gendered spatial practices in the spontaneous transformation of traditional houses: A case study of Goulan Yao Village in China
Available online 5 March 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...
Novel 3D printable yeast-based materials for architectural applications
Available online 5 March 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...
Buildings as macro-cognitive artefacts: Material engagement theory and the architecture of thinking-through-things—The case of Moriyama House
Available online 5 March 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...
An interface–visual–dwelling mediation pathway in historic commercial streets: Insights from eye-tracking
Available online 3 March 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....
Analysis of neighborhood identity and socio-spatial relations with typo-morphogical analysis and spatial intelligence: A case study of Zile historic city
Available online 3 March 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...
The critical conservation paradigms of archaeological sites: The typological models of Scottish dry-stone brochs
February 2026
Northern Scotland's advanced dry-stone Iron-Age brochs, also known as broch towers, exhibit a relatively advanced technological culture. However, the uncertainty prevails because there is no consensus...
A cultural geographic perspective on the site selection of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in mountainous regions of China
February 2026
The site selection of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in ancient China was determined by a comprehensive evaluation of multiple factors, and numerous studies have demonstrated that religious culture and...
Conceptualising a model for understanding socio-cultural and spatial factors in housing: Insights from a systematic scoping review
February 2026
Fulfilling socio-cultural needs is crucial for resident's satisfaction, quality of life, and sustainable development. The relationship between socio-cultural dynamics and housing preferences and forms...
Reimagining tourism pedestrian street aesthetics through machine learning: Understanding the role of spatial form based on a case study in Luoyang, China
February 2026
Pedestrian streets are vital for urban livability, tourism, and cultural identity. This research examines how human-perspective spatial form influences aesthetic perception, using a tourist street in...
Path exploration for the conservation of regional cultural heritage
February 2026
At present, historical and cultural conservation presents a regional, holistic, and synergistic development trend. Moreover, the previous theories and methods are no longer applicable and need to be...
Fire detection strategies for heritage buildings in different microclimates: A case study of Baoguo Monastery in Ningbo, China
February 2026
To achieve fire prevention in heritage buildings, it is crucial to identify, analyse, and assess fire risks prior to fires due to the complexity of fire causes and risk factors influenced by various...
Revealing urban lingering pattern at lake front: A spatial information mapping approach through public participatory GIS
February 2026
“Urban lingering” implies an extended stay of users in urban public spaces, which has physical, emotional, and social benefits. In recent times, lingering in public spaces has been increasingly taken...
Public transport vs. private vehicles: Spatial heterogeneity of accessibility to urban centers
February 2026
Urban transportation systems critically influence energy consumption and carbon emissions. To evaluate urban accessibility, it is essential to systematically compare the spatiotemporal efficiency of...
Study the nighttime visual attention in urban waterfront public space: Insights using mobile eye-tracking
February 2026
The study aims to explore people's nighttime visual attention in urban waterfront public space during leisure activities, and analyze the impact of artificial lighting on visual attention. The study...
Carbon-neutral building conceptual evolution, research advancement and practical application: A systematic review
February 2026
Carbon-neutral building is an important step to reach the target of carbon peak and carbon neutrality in the society. Therefore, many scholars have conducted studies on different aspects of carbon-neutral...
Temporal and spatial analysis of activity patterns: A case study of neighborhood park in the Orio–Hibikino area, Kitakyushu, Japan
February 2026
This research explores how the park's design features and temporal conditions, such as weather and season, affect user activity in parks near neighborhood communities. The hypothesis is that user behavior...
Demre St. Nicholas Church: Russian repairs and conservation in the longest century
February 2026
This study investigates the 19th-century Russian restoration of the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, within the framework of evolving international conservation practices and Ottoman heritage...
Interaction of nursing efficiency and spatial design in different departments: An agent-based modeling approach
February 2026
The spatial design of nursing units can significantly enhance nurses' work efficiency. However, existing studies primarily focus on optimizing space for individual department, often overlooking the...
Investigating visual stress within family and domestic violence refuges in Australia
February 2026
Family and domestic violence (FDV) is an issue that impacts on the health and wellbeing of women and children worldwide. Research shows that trauma-exposed individuals commonly experience heightened...
Research on local knowledge categories and formation mechanisms of traditional village landscapes: A case study of Jiangjin District, Chongqing, China
February 2026
Locality embodies the spiritual essence and cultural heritage of regional historical development. Traditional villages, as crucial carriers of this “memory,” are essential for preserving regional identity...
Unraveling equilibrium effect between traffic supply and land use in transit-oriented development
February 2026
The Node-Place model is a classic tool in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) typologies that it illustrates the synergistic equilibrium between traffic supply (Node) and land use (Place). However, practical...