Architectural memory between phenomenology and critical theory: A comparative framework
Available online 6 February 2026
This article examines how architectural memory is produced and contested in the context of phenomenological accounts and critical theory. It proposes a comparative framework structured around five analytic...
Utilizing remembrance in architecture: Innovative design strategies for converting schools into nursing homes—Evidence from China and Japan
Available online 6 February 2026
The combined challenges of declining birth rates and rapid population ageing have prompted many countries to consider adaptive reuse of vacant schools into nursing homes. Drawing inspiration from the...
Visual fidelity of different immersive displays: An evaluation based on psychophysiological human responses to virtual built environments
Available online 4 February 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....
Identification the determining factors in Mashhad industrial heritage assessment with emphasis on world heritage criteria
Available online 3 February 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...
When the frontier lost the Great Wall: The spatial planning of the Northern Song Northwest Fortress System
Available online 30 January 2026
Based on spatial data on fort elements from the historical–geographical database of the Northern Song Northwest Fortress System, this study used an integrated method combining historical document analysis...
Generating floor plan diagrams using a self-organising adjacency graph
Available online 30 January 2026
In this study, we introduce a novel self-organising map algorithm-based approach to floor plan diagram generation. A graph distance function was used instead of the standard Euclidean distance, together...
Designing a retractable roof module based on the kinematics of Class IV mechanism
Available online 30 January 2026
This paper presents a new approach to the design of foldable structures—retractable roofs that implements a Class IV mechanism as a movable frame beneath three roof panels. The purpose of the study...
The naval origin of classical entablature in the light of the clay model of a galley from Gytheion
Available online 30 January 2026
Seeking an explanation for some striking formal characteristics of classical Greek temples, the author hypothesize that the temple (naos in Greek) derives from an upturned rowing ship (naus) stored...
Deliquescence-driven moisture sorption in salt-contaminated sintered bricks: Experimental analysis and implications for building heritage conservation
Available online 27 January 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...
Regeneration or degeneration? Living heritage evaluation for traditional villages by GWPCA model: Evidence from 60 cases in southeast Shanxi, China
Available online 16 January 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)....
“Wise city” approach for architectural design in historical contexts: Visual integrity and decision support with 3D GIS
Available online 14 January 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...
Communal spaces in multi-unit housing renovation: A systematic literature review
Available online 12 January 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...
The correlation between spatial vitality and multi-alienation in the exterior spaces of large-scale public buildings: A case study of three sites in Shanghai
Available online 12 January 2026
In an era of pervasive alienation, examining spatial alienation and its potential positive roles has become essential for understanding the evolution of human settlements and the built urban environment....
From buildings to blocks: Graph contrastive learning for integrated urban architectural morphology classification
Available online 12 January 2026
Urban block classification is fundamental for understanding urban morphology and guiding renewal strategies, yet traditional methods based on morphological indicators fall short in capturing complex...
High-rise timber buildings: Benchmarks in structural systems, fire safety, prefabrication efficiency and environmental insights of world's 10 tallest completed mass timber projects
Available online 9 January 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...
Repurposing leftover transport infrastructure spaces: Case studies from the Netherlands, USA, and China through an urban design governance lens
Available online 8 January 2026
Transport infrastructure spaces embody multidimensional complexity, balancing mobility with public life functions, all shaped by fragmented governance arrangements across transport and municipal authorities....
Exploring public experiences in urban green spaces: A social media analysis of Amsterdam
Available online 3 January 2026
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are increasingly recognised for their ecological, social, and psychological benefits, particularly within rapidly urbanising contexts. Understanding public perceptions and...
Timeless aspects in designing field hospitals, in search of innovation—A case study
Available online 2 January 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...
Prefabricated lightweight construction with post-tensioning: A conceptual design prototype of 3D-printed polymer slab system
Available online 2 January 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...
AI approaches to architectural design
December 2025
A dual-aspect evaluation framework for architectural-like plan generation via pix2pix series algorithms
December 2025
Architectural plan generation via pix2pix series algorithms faces dual challenges: the absence of domain-specific evaluation metrics and a lack of systematic insights into the joint impact of training...
A new frontier in design studio: AI and human collaboration in conceptual design
December 2025
This study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the conceptual design phase of interior design education, focusing on AI's potential to help students visualise and refine creative ideas....
Study on the spatiotemporal evolution of urban spatial structure in Nanjing's main urban area: A coupling study of POI and nighttime light data
December 2025
The urban spatial structure reflects a city's development history, cultural heritage, and socio-economic conditions. A rational urban spatial structure is crucial for urban development. This study focuses...
A generative artificial intelligence approach to modular skeletal framework modeling: Bamboo stilt houses as a case study
December 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...
Theorising the contemporary architectural trends in the context of the twenty-first century variables
Available online 31 December 2025
No one could have anticipated the tremendous changes that occurred to the natural and built environment throughout the last few decades. Climate change, the spread of pandemics, natural disasters, the...