Characteristics and periodization of self-built houses in the Quanzhou coastal area based on archaeological typology method (late 19th century to early 21st century)
April 2026
This study examines the typological evolution and classification of self-built houses in the coastal region of Quanzhou from the late 19th century to the early 21st century. Using archaeological typology...
Multi-scale analysis of motivational mechanisms in rural tourism behavior
April 2026
Rural tourism (RT) is gaining popularity as emerging mode of tourism, attracting a growing number of tourists. From a data-driven perspective, this study constructed and compared multiple spatial regression...
Architectural features and typological analysis of historical Syriac churches in Mardin rural area
April 2026
This study deals with the architectural features, typological diversity and sustainability of the historical Syriac churches in the rural areas of Mardin province in southeastern Turkey. Mardin countryside,...
Morphological resilience evaluation research on the conservation and renewal of historic districts: A case study on Xijie Historic District, Quanzhou
April 2026
In recent years, the focus of tangible cultural heritage conservation has gradually shifted from static protection to the stimulation of dynamic vitality and refined guidance. Historic districts frequently...
Micro-resilience assessment tool for living streets: Development, testing, and application in Chinese Jiangnan’s small and medium-sized cities
April 2026
Improving micro-resilience in living streets enhances the daily quality of life for residents and contributes to the city’s overall resilience. However, current research on urban resilience primarily...
Spatiotemporal characteristics and influencing factors of pop-up activities in Beijing based on artistic ecosystem framework
April 2026
Pop-up activities connecting online initiations with offline gatherings are crucial in the vibrancy of Chinese cities. However, the spatial and temporal dynamics influencing their distribution remain...
ArchiBuilder: A virtual reality-based gamified experience design for architectural images in Dunhuang murals
April 2026
Historical architectural images serve as vital carriers of architectural heritage, preserving visual information about structural forms. However, due to the complexity of architectural knowledge, the...
Projecting resistance: A study on the architectural practice strategies of Kunming's Nanping Theater in 1939
April 2026
Architectural practice in Yunnan during the Second Sino-Japanese War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression exhibits characteristics of diversity, openness, and pragmatic rationality, fundamentally...
A Stanislavskian and Barthesian deconstructive analysis of Thinking Architecture of Peter Zumthor: The case of Therme Vals
April 2026
In 21st-century architectural literature, Therme Vals stands out for its spatialization of theory and art. This study is based on the thesis that Therme Vals is structured under the influence of Roland...
Design method based on modularization and customization for rural dwellings: A case study in Nanjing, China
April 2026
Rural dwelling is a significant part of rural architecture, serving not only as a place for residents to live and conduct a variety of activities, such as agricultural work and gathering, but also as...
Modelling hidden geometry in Madrid “malice houses” (1561–1788): Reversing traces in enlargements to discover original, ingenious designs
April 2026
This paper introduces a pioneering 2D analytical framework for unveiling unique “malice houses” (1561–1788)—low-rise, ugly, and uneven in appearance—in Madrid's historic city. The research focuses on...
Machine learning-based study on factors influencing street vitality in urban fringe commercial districts: a case of Wuhan
April 2026
Under the context of megacity decentralization, street vitality in urban fringe commercial districts becomes a key indicator for assessing population attraction and sustainability. However, most existing...
Traditional village preservation status evaluation and optimization based on YOLOv10 and random forest model—take the Tibetan-Qiang region in northwest Sichuan as an example
April 2026
This study proposes a framework to automate the evaluation of traditional village preservation status and analyze the major influential factors (MIFs) of preservation status and influencing mechanisms...
A comparative study on the spatial vitality of national squares: A visualization analysis based on multi-source data
April 2026
As urbanization advances into its later stages, the need for critical reflection and reform in the design of urban public spaces becomes increasingly important. National squares, as symbolic examples...
Analysis and constructing the formation of volumetric light space in the works of Louis I. Kahn
April 2026
This article takes a look at Louis I. Kahn's volumetric light space as a clue to the unique process and construction of his volumetric light space. Specifically, the article analyzes Kahn's early travels...
Evaluating visual experience in heritage-rich areas: A case study of the Inner Ring Road of West Lake, Hangzhou
April 2026
Streets constitute dynamic landscape perception essential in heritage-rich area planning. They facilitate immersive user experiences. However, urbanization intensifies infrastructure-heritage conflicts....
How site-specific spatial morphology influences healthy activities in urban green spaces: A case study of Lovers' Garden
April 2026
Urban green spaces serve as key places for outdoor activities. Understanding how spatial morphology influences where and how people engage in activities is essential for landscape design and optimization....
The use of artificial intelligence in damage assessment of historical buildings
April 2026
Historical buildings are indispensable for maintaining cultural continuity. Proper restoration is the only way to preserve their original character. At this stage, early and accurate diagnosis of the...
Navigating CLIPedia: Architectonic instruments for querying and questing a latent encyclopedia
April 2026
This paper introduces CLIPedia, an entirely local, highly scalable, multimodal search engine that integrates the structured knowledge of Wikipedia into the latent embedding space of OpenCLIP. Alongside...
Ranking and sorting the Pareto front in optimal shell structure design
April 2026
The Pareto front is a collection of optimal solutions and trade-offs between objective functions without hierarchy. The challenge lies in selecting a single solution from this set for design development....
Tibetan Archive: Exploring meta-ethnic intangible cultural heritage through VR gamification and AI-driven public education
Available online 25 March 2026
This paper presents the “Tibetan Archive” project, a digital framework designed to facilitate public engagement with Tibetan intangible cultural heritage (ICH) through the integration of immersive Virtual...
Assessing multimodal transport and spatial disparities in urban park accessibility for the elderly: A case study of inner and outer London
Available online 24 March 2026
The accessibility of parks is critical to the health and well-being of older persons in urban settings, as they are often vulnerable due to mobility limitations, health issues, and social isolation....
Indigeneity, architectural niches and design: A qualitative study on local housing of sub-Saharan African indigenous territories
Available online 24 March 2026
Indigenous architecture embodies sophisticated ecological, material, and cultural knowledge. However, previous research has not sufficiently analysed how housing design, materials, and construction...
Defining urban heat island management boundary in urban agglomerations based on dynamic intensity and governance demand
Available online 23 March 2026
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect poses a major challenge to climate adaptation in urban agglomerations. Most studies evaluate Surface Urban Heat Island Intensity (SUHII) within predefined extents,...
Effects of urban greenway built-environment on spatio-temporal pedestrian activity patterns: Insights from the Dasha River Greenway, Shenzhen, China
Available online 22 March 2026
Urban greenways are increasingly recognized as critical public spaces, providing continuous and nature-oriented environments that promote physical activity and public health. However, existing studies...