A methodological framework for adaptive reuse integrating structural and spatial coordination: Evidence from the Xiaoxihu Historic Block, Nanjing, China
Available online 18 May 2026
Adaptive reuse stands as a core strategy for sustainable urban regeneration, with spatial transformation and structural alternation as its inherently intertwined core components. Practical renewal projects...
Complex systems and traditional village governance in China’s mountain transition zones: Spatial differentiation, cultural adaptation, and policy leverage points
Available online 16 May 2026
Traditional villages in high-altitude transition zones function as socio-ecological systems shaped by the interaction between environmental constraints and social institutions. This study examines 146...
Action/reaction: Neighbourhood improvement and informal morphogenesis between urban interventions and informal settlements in Ibero-America
Available online 16 May 2026
Contemporary urban regeneration initiatives in Latin America's informal context have focused on neighbourhood improvement and on policies that promote a partial “healing” of degraded neighbourhoods....
Analyzing spatial layout of coastal historic cities based on terrestrial-celestial positioning logic: In case study of Quanzhou
Available online 15 May 2026
Conventional formal analysis based on Cartesian coordinates is often insufficient to explain terrestrial-celestial observational relationships in spatial layout, as it detaches the positioning from...
Intelligent architectural design generation for townscape continuity based on knowledge-guided AIGC: A case of Jiangnan water town
Available online 15 May 2026
Townscape continuity, which integrates modern architecture with traditional building features, is vital to preserving urban identity. Nevertheless, current architectural practice, particularly façade...
Unpacking the “wow” experience: Exploring profound emotional responses to evocative works of architecture
Available online 15 May 2026
Architecture, at its highest aspiration, transcends its functional purpose to evoke emotional and psychological experiences of its users. Buildings shape our health, safety, and well-being, inspiring...
Classroom planning from the viewpoints of spatial configuration and children's learning: a case study on “education campuses” in Vienna
Available online 12 May 2026
This study examined classroom planning in Vienna's “Education Campuses” (ECs) from the perspectives of spatial configuration and children's learning, with comparative insights from Japanese schools....
3D walking network shapes social cohesion of the elderly in aging communities: Evidence from Nanjing, China
Available online 12 May 2026
Vertical development in compact cities profoundly reshapes the daily mobility and accessibility of older adults, thereby altering neighborhood social cohesion (NSC). This study surveyed 852 residents...
Cultural heritage image classification and integrated comprehensive value prediction based on deep learning
Available online 8 May 2026
Architectural heritage assessment increasingly relies on automated visual analysis, yet existing deep learning approaches often lack interpretability and provide limited insight into how cultural value...
Diagnosing bottlenecks in sports space satisfaction of commercial complexes based on IPA analysis and accurate enhancement strategies: A case study of Shanghai, China
Available online 8 May 2026
Embedding sports functions in commercial complexes revitalizes urban spaces, yet traditional evaluation methods struggle to capture dynamic user experiences in these hybrid environments. To address...
Textual Analysis–Based Cognitive evaluation of places of memory in Nanjing’s Riverside Urban District
Available online 8 May 2026
Balancing urban development with the continuity of cultural and memory has become a critical issue in contemporary urban studies. In the context of digitalization, digital platforms have emerged as...
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...