Effects of scenery frame on visual depth perception in classical Chinese gardens: A case study of the Lvyin Pavilion in Lingering Garden
April 2025
Visual depth (distance) perception is a fundamental aspect of environmental cognition, as it allows people to judge the spatial scale of their surroundings. However, estimating the depth of classical...
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Landscape transparency: An approach to elucidating and harmonizing contradictions in contemporary landscape design
April 2025
The concept of “transparency” has evolved from a spatial aesthetic to a spatial property that describes the underlying organization of things and derives its “contradiction” from the combination of...
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The New Bridge of Ronda (Spain): History of the construction of a landmark in the development of this city
April 2025
The municipality of Ronda, in Spain, has a rich architectural heritage, treasured by its inhabitants over the centuries. Among its numerous buildings of great heritage value, one stands out: the monumental...
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Impact of floor plans on visibility among healthcare members in inpatient care units: Employing agent-based simulation and social network analysis
April 2025
Healthcare collaboration is crucial for reducing medical errors and ensuring patient safety, and effective collaboration is closely linked to visibility. However, research on how floor plans affect...
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Spatial scaling effects analysis of existing historical streets in Chinese cities based on the Ping Ge type map—In case study of Quanzhou East‒West Street
April 2025
In response to the lack of objective evaluation criteria for interpreting the spatial scales of historical streets, as well as the problem of fragmented and complex textures, this research proposes...
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Quantitative evaluation of color system of small and medium-sized cities based on color recognition of street view images: A case study of Feng County, China
April 2025
The research on color planning for small and medium-sized cities in China started relatively late, and has not formed a scientific planning, design and control method, which is yet to be analyzed in...
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Towards a transformation in urban commuting analysis with high-precision mobile phone signaling data: Identifying commuting characteristics based on individual scale
April 2025
Due to the widespread use of navigational satellites, the ubiquity of mobile phones, and the rapid advancement of mobile communication technologies, high-precision mobile phone signaling data (HMPSD)...
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Study on the spatiotemporal evolution of urban spatial structure in Nanjing's main urban area: A coupling study of POI and nighttime light data
Available online 24 April 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...
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The critical conservation paradigms of archaeological sites: The typological models of Scottish dry-stone brochs
Available online 22 April 2025
Northern Scotland's advanced dry-stone Iron-Age brochs, also known as broch towers, exhibit a relatively advanced technological culture. However, the uncertainty prevails because there is no consensus...
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A constructal poly-narrative of architectural and urban practices and theories across history
Available online 22 April 2025
The history of architectural and urban practices reflects humanity's enduring quest to comprehend and shape its environment, often through the lens of unifying meta-narratives. This paper critiques...
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An analysis of spatial vitality distribution and formation mechanisms in historical urban areas based on multi-source big data: A case study of Changsha
Available online 22 April 2025
As global urbanization accelerates, the spatial vitality of historical urban areas has become a critical issue in urban regeneration and sustainable development. Some existing spatial vitality evaluation...
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Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation
Available online 12 April 2025
This study explores the interaction between spatial configuration, natural mobility, and visual accessibility in exhibition spaces, an area that remains underexplored. By integrating visibility graph...
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Developing a bottom-up approach to assess energy challenges in urban residential buildings of China
Available online 12 April 2025
Accurate evaluation on residential energy demand is crucial for sustainable energy systems and urban development. Bottom-up approaches are reliable to capture the building energy characteristics. However,...
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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
Available online 10 April 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...
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Urban vitality transfer: Analysis of 50 factors based on 24-h weekday activity in Nanjing
Available online 4 April 2025
Vitality transfer patterns are essential for creating vibrant, sustainable cities, yet their dynamic changes over time remain underexplored. Taking Nanjing as a case study, this study employed 24 h...
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Techniques and craftsmanship of the hybrid framing cantilever bridges in Tengchong, Yunnan, China: A case study of the Yezhuqing Bridge
Available online 27 March 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...
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Application of machine learning and genetic algorithms in environmental performance assessment and optimization of traditional Huizhou houses in China
Available online 24 March 2025
China's rapid urbanization presents significant challenges for rural construction and resource management, often prioritizing economic gains over climate adaptability and energy efficiency. This study...
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Coupling coordination evaluation and driving factor analysis of economic performance and social equity in rail transit station areas
Available online 22 March 2025
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for enhancing transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality while fostering inclusive...
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Optimized design and thermal performance study of solar heating composite exterior wall panels
Available online 19 March 2025
This paper presents the design of a unit-type solar self-insulating composite exterior wall panel, which integrates a solar collector panel, photovoltaic (PV) panel, and insulation board into a single...
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How do residents perceive urban parks? A cross-geographic comparison based on online reviews
Available online 19 March 2025
Clarifying the quality elements that have a significant impact on public perception is a prerequisite for improving the quality of parks, and comparative cross-regional studies can help to identify...
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Contemplative neuroaesthetics in architecture: A real-world mobile EEG study in the ancient city of Ghardaïa, Algeria
Available online 18 March 2025
This study investigates the potential of built environments to induce contemplative states, contributing to the emerging field of contemplative neuroaesthetics. While the psychological benefits of these...
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Neurological benefits of third places for young adults in healthy urban environments
Available online 17 March 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...
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Architectural phenomenology: Past, present, future of an interdisciplinarity
Available online 17 March 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...
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A new frontier in design studio: AI and human collaboration in conceptual design
Available online 15 March 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....
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The impact of crowds on visibility in emergency department: Integrating agent-based simulation and space syntax analysis
Available online 13 March 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,...
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