Introducing a Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) for cultural landscapes’ route optimization: The case of Chengde Mountain Resort
Available online 30 November 2025
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...
Decoding aesthetic perception in traditional canal settlements: An AI-driven analysis of built environment influence mechanisms based on streetscape images
Available online 29 November 2025
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...
Exploring the impact of environmental–behavioral interactions on commercial performance: Evidence from open urban commercial blocks
Available online 29 November 2025
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,...
Traditional civil charity in China: The millennial evolution of charitable estates in Southern Jiangsu (960–1949)
Available online 21 November 2025
As a paradigm of civil charitable organizations, charitable estates in Southern Jiangsu emerged as a unique cultural phenomenon in China since the Northern Song Dynasty, encapsulating the clans' spiritual...
Classifying and zoning wind environments in metro station areas at the city scale: A case study of Nanjing
Available online 21 November 2025
While the “3D” principles—density, diversity, and design—remain central to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), their effectiveness in metro station areas is increasingly constrained by the complex interplay...
Energy harvest and daylighting performance of dynamic photovoltaic shading system-a comparison study in various climate zones of China
Available online 19 November 2025
Dynamic photovoltaic shading systems (PVSDs) that can automatically adjust PV angles according to solar altitude and azimuth to enhance solar energy utilization, have become an important research focus...
The lifecycle of railway stations and its effect on property prices: Empirical evidence from Japan
Available online 18 November 2025
This study investigates the nonlinear relationship between real estate prices and the age of railway stations using a hedonic price model and Generalized Additive Models. By drawing parallels between...
DeepTagPhoto: Expert-guided unsupervised clustering of Thai architectural photography using pre-trained CNN models
Available online 16 November 2025
This study presents an unsupervised image clustering approach to support expert-led analysis and tagging of traditional Thai architectural photography. This study evaluates how effectively deep-feature...
An integrated and adaptive spatial module organized around inner courtyard for ash interment chamber in public columbaria: Insights from Nanjing
Available online 14 November 2025
Against the backdrop of urban-rural integrated development and intensifying land-use conflicts, there is an urgent need for constructing public columbaria in China. However, these facilities currently...
The influence of urban residential block morphology on seasonal outdoor thermal comfort in severely cold regions: A case study of Harbin, China
Available online 10 November 2025
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...
Spatial structure and accessibility of urban parks: A multi-scale integration of GIS and space syntax in Xi'an
Available online 8 November 2025
Urban parks are critical for ecological sustainability, residents' well-being, and spatial equity. Using Xi'an, China, as a case study, this paper integrates park POI, census, and street network data...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity in built environment impacts on urban mobility: Insights from calendar events and new towns in Beijing
Available online 8 November 2025
The spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the impact of BE on urban transportation remains underexplored, especially in nonlinear dynamics and the comprehensive effects of CEs and spatial configuration in...
Nonlinear effects of built environment on living street vitality considering spatial heterogeneity: Evidence from Xiamen Island, China
Available online 5 November 2025
Understanding the intricate relationship between the built environment and living street vitality is crucial for guiding the revitalization of street life. Traditional linear models often oversimplify...
Restoration of architectural mural images under low-light conditions via Multi-level Interactive Siamese Filtering
Available online 5 November 2025
Architectural murals, as integral elements of built heritage, preserve rich cultural, religious, and social narratives. However, the passage of time and inadequate protective measures have led to severe...
Neurological benefits of third places for young adults in healthy urban environments
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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
October 2025
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)
October 2025
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...
Quantifying walkability's non-linear and synergistic effect on metro station area vitality: An empirical study in Shanghai
Available online 31 October 2025
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...