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...
Collage Community: Design strategies for peri-urban areas with heterogeneous morphologies—A case study of Xinglong Town, Chengdu, China
October 2026
Under rapid urbanization, peri-urban communities emerge as transitional zones characterized by spatial heterogeneity, where traditional settlements, new developments, and vacant land coexist. This complexity...
“Wise city” approach for architectural design in historical contexts: Visual integrity and decision support with 3D GIS
October 2026
The spread of digital technologies has advanced data-driven planning, promoting the “smart city” model. Yet it often neglects cultural and contextual continuity in historic areas. This study proposes...
Deliquescence-driven moisture sorption in salt-contaminated sintered bricks: Experimental analysis and implications for building heritage conservation
October 2026
Isothermal hygroscopicity is crucial for analyzing heat and moisture transfer in porous building materials. This study investigates how sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) affect the...
AI-Enhanced quantitative urban morphology: A comparison of metric-based and vision-based representations
October 2026
Fueled by data-intensive science, urban morphology studies have shifted from small-scale case studies to large-scale pattern recognition, thus an effective, machine-readable representation of complex...
The architectural spatial complexity index (A-SCI): Assessment of cognitive enrichment for hippocampal neurogenesis
October 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....
Research on a ControlNet-based facade generation methodology for rural self-built houses with the goal of optimizing government-issued general-purpose design atlases
October 2026
In response to the rapid urbanization of China and the surge in demand for rural self-built housing, the Chinese government has implemented a policy of government-issued general-purpose design atlas...
Prefabricated lightweight construction with post-tensioning: A conceptual design prototype of 3D-printed polymer slab system
October 2026
The confluence of structural optimization and additive manufacturing (AM) has significantly expanded the design space of architectural tectonics. This research explores the integration of architectural...
Timeless aspects in designing field hospitals, in search of innovation—A case study
October 2026
The subject of this research is the design of field hospitals. In defining the topic, the following research gap was identified: there is a lack of in-depth analyses comparing contemporary facilities...
High-rise timber buildings: Benchmarks in structural systems, fire safety, prefabrication efficiency and environmental insights of world's 10 tallest completed mass timber projects
October 2026
This study provides a systematic comparative overview of the world's 10 tallest completed timber buildings, moving beyond descriptive reports to establish a synthesized framework of benchmarks for structural...
Regeneration or degeneration? Living heritage evaluation for traditional villages by GWPCA model: Evidence from 60 cases in southeast Shanxi, China
October 2026
Given the challenges of declining rural heritage vitality due to global urbanization, it is crucial to scientifically construct an evaluation system for traditional village living heritage value (TVLHV)....
Visual fidelity of different immersive displays: An evaluation based on psychophysiological human responses to virtual built environments
October 2026
Virtual environment is increasingly served as a pre-occupancy method for assessing human responses to built spaces, making it important to understand how environmental medium affects human responses....
DeepCanvas: Sequential design strategy acquisition in context-aware building footprint synthesis using vision-based deep reinforcement learning
October 2026
Building footprint synthesis in architectural design is a complex task that involves constraint satisfaction and objective optimization, traditionally relying on human expertise. This paper presents...
Enhancing elderly passenger safety in within-station metro transfers: A case study of Xujiapeng Station, Wuhan
October 2026
Withurban population aging, optimizing metro transfer systems for elderly passengers has become a pressing issue. This study employed Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create a detailed 3D model...
User-experience-oriented convenience assessment framework in public transport hub areas
October 2026
The convenience of Public Transport Hub Areas (PTHAs) is pivotal for promoting public transport use and sustainable urban development. Existing research primarily concentrates on factors such as the...
Communal spaces in multi-unit housing renovation: A systematic literature review
October 2026
Communal spaces are essential for quality living, social interaction, and community cohesion in multi-unit housing. As housing undergoes renovation, it is crucial to evaluate these spaces and their...
Repurposing leftover transport infrastructure spaces: Case studies from the Netherlands, USA, and China through an urban design governance lens
October 2026
Transport infrastructure spaces embody multidimensional complexity, balancing mobility with public life functions, all shaped by fragmented governance arrangements across transport and municipal authorities....
Introducing a Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) for cultural landscapes’ route optimization: The case of Chengde Mountain Resort
October 2026
As cultural landscapes increasingly evolve within urban environments, a persistent gap has emerged between their heritage spatial characteristics and public heritage value perception, undermining urban...
Technological continuity and innovation of city gates from the Han to Yuan dynasties in the Central Plains and Northeast China
October 2026
Treating the city gate archaeological sites of the Central Plains and Northeast China as two separate systems, potentially overlooking technological exchanges between two regions, as well as technological...
Exploring public experiences in urban green spaces: A social media analysis of Amsterdam
October 2026
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are increasingly recognised for their ecological, social, and psychological benefits, particularly within rapidly urbanising contexts. Understanding public perceptions and...
A case study of the railway line: Speculative urbanism and the urban planning process in Nairobi, Kenya
August 2026
Speculative urbanism, defined by the practice of purchasing land with the expectation of realizing a profit when urban value is generated in the future, is becoming more prominent in structuring cities...
The influence of urban residential block morphology on seasonal outdoor thermal comfort in severely cold regions: A case study of Harbin, China
August 2026
Outdoor thermal comfort in urban residential blocks significantly affects residents' quality of life and health, and this effect varies seasonally. Severely cold regions experience harsh winters, and...
Quantifying walkability's non-linear and synergistic effect on metro station area vitality: An empirical study in Shanghai
August 2026
High-vitality metro station areas significantly enhance public transit efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve public life. With walkability closely linked to station area vitality, pedestrian-friendly...
