Linear cultural heritage eco-cultural spatial system: A case study of the Great Tea Route in Shanxi
August 2025
The preservation of linear cultural heritage currently stands as a critical issue within the realm of global cultural heritage protection. The integration of cultural and ecological factors, as well...
Study on the gene mapping and formation mechanism of historical buildings influenced by multiculturalism: A case of Gulangyu, China
August 2025
Historical buildings influenced by multiculturalism exhibit characteristics of stylistic integration and cultural complexity. Research on multicultural architecture is significant for understanding...
An approach for heritage settlement classification using block patterns: The study of 37 typical colonial heritage settlements in the Americas
August 2025
Settlements serve as the tangible carriers of civilization, with historic urban blocks reflecting distinct cultural attributes that are essential for analyzing settlement types, exploring urban form...
Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan
August 2025
In planning and design, the concept of “place” has always been fundamental. Current patterns show a greater emphasis on influencing and improving community dynamics through altering the “experience”...
Investigating preferences and influencing factors of age-friendly housing environments across different age groups using the Delphi-Kano model and entropy weight TOPSIS method
August 2025
China's escalating aging population has made home-based care the primary means of elderly support. However, current residential environments frequently fail to meet seniors' needs. Research on elderly...
Balancing priorities: An importance-performance analysis of architectural heritage protection in China's historical cities
August 2025
Architectural heritage protection is closely linked to residents, but there is a lack of in-depth research on evaluation systems that integrate public feedback. This study used Importance-Performance...
Choice preferences in drum tower design among the Dong people: Evidence from the five villages in Guangxi, China
August 2025
Chengyang Eight Village is renowned as a gathering site for the Dong ethnic group and the most prominent area for wooden architecture. Drum tower is an extremely important representative of wooden architecture...
Multi-objective optimization of EMS facilities using multi-source data: A case study in Dangtu, China
August 2025
In recent decades, rapid urbanization has introduced significant challenges to urban planning, exacerbated by ongoing urban expansion and population growth. Among these challenges is the critical need...
The appropriation of autopoiesis in architecture
August 2025
This study investigates the merits of the cross-disciplinary appropriation of the theory of autopoiesis in Patrik Schumacher's The Autopoiesis of Architecture. In this two-volume work, Schumacher builds...
Spatio-temporal continuity in post-earthquake architecture of Francesco Venezia's anomalous monuments in the Belice Valley
Available online 30 August 2025
This study investigates the architectural interventions of Francesco Venezia in the Belice Valley after the 1968 earthquake, with a particular focus on the c and the Open-Air Theatre in Salemi. Employing...
Projecting resistance: A study on the architectural practice strategies of Kunming's Nanping Theater in 1939
Available online 26 August 2025
Architectural practice in Yunnan during the Second Sino-Japanese War exhibits characteristics of diversity, openness, and pragmatic rationality, fundamentally representing a creative breakthrough amid...
Evaluating visual experience in heritage-rich areas: A case study of the Inner Ring Road of West Lake, Hangzhou
Available online 20 August 2025
Streets constitute dynamic landscape perception essential in heritage-rich area planning. They facilitate immersive user experiences. However, urbanization intensifies infrastructure-heritage conflicts....
Architectural features and typological analysis of historical Syriac churches in Mardin rural area
Available online 9 August 2025
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,...
ArchiBuilder: A virtual reality-based gamified experience design for architectural images in Dunhuang murals
Available online 7 August 2025
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...
Multi-scale analysis of motivational mechanisms in rural tourism behavior
Available online 5 August 2025
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...
Machine learning-based study on factors influencing street vitality in urban fringe commercial districts: a case of Wuhan
Available online 5 August 2025
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...
A Stanislavskian and Barthesian deconstructive analysis of Thinking Architecture of Peter Zumthor: The case of Therme Vals
Available online 31 July 2025
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...
The use of artificial intelligence in damage assessment of historical buildings
Available online 29 July 2025
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...
Characteristics and periodization of self-built houses in the Quanzhou coastal area based on archaeological typology method (late 19th century to early 21st century)
Available online 19 July 2025
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...
Unraveling nonlinear relationship of built environment on pre-sale and second-hand housing prices using multi-source big data and machine learning
Available online 19 July 2025
Pre-sale and second-hand housing transaction modes dominate China's real estate market. However, many existing studies tend to treat the housing market as a homogeneous entity, overlooking the heterogeneity...
Micro-resilience assessment tool for living streets: Development, testing, and application in Chinese Jiangnan’s small and medium-sized cities
Available online 18 July 2025
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...
How site-specific spatial morphology influences healthy activities in urban green spaces: A case study of Lovers' Garden
Available online 18 July 2025
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....
Analysis and constructing the formation of volumetric light space in the works of Louis I. Kahn
Available online 17 July 2025
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...
A generative artificial intelligence approach to modular skeletal framework modeling: Bamboo stilt houses as a case study
Available online 16 July 2025
This paper presents a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) approach for creating modular skeletal frameworks, using vernacular bamboo stilt houses as examples to investigate an innovative methodological...
Spatiotemporal characteristics and influencing factors of pop-up activities in Beijing based on artistic ecosystem framework
Available online 14 July 2025
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...
