Multi-objective optimization of spatial morphology for highrise residential buildings in cold-climate regions of China
June 2026
In response to demands for improved living standards and sustainable development, optimizing the spatial morphology of residential districts is crucial for reducing energy use and enhancing indoor environmental...
An analytical study of Chinese urban cemeteries based on urban morphology and spatial vitality: Case studies in Nanjing
June 2026
Under the dual influences of traditional Life-Death views and four decades of urban expansion, urban cemeteries, as unique elements of urban form, have transformed, inevitably impacting land planning...
Spatial structure and accessibility of urban parks: A multi-scale integration of GIS and space syntax in Xi'an
June 2026
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...
Disconnects and synergies: A review of engineering and social science approaches to studying occupant window behaviour in office building
June 2026
To reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change, energy-efficient buildings are essential. Natural ventilation, facilitated by occupant-controlled windows, is an effective solution. In naturally...
How does the TOD pattern affect urban tourism vitality? Insights from Nanjing based on land use and urban form
June 2026
A transit-oriented development (TOD) pattern important for alleviating urban traffic congestion and enhancing the intensive use of land. It is also a key factor for promoting the sustainable development...
The lifecycle of railway stations and its effect on property prices: Empirical evidence from Japan
June 2026
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...
Rethinking the landscape perception of traditional built environment from the perspective of depth
June 2026
The traditional built environments are inevitably affected by globalization and digitalization, with homogenization gradually becoming their hallmark. Perception studies can enhance the understanding...
Provincial interpretations and regional diversification dynamics in the classical period of Ottoman architecture: The case of Vezirhan Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque
June 2026
This study investigates the transformation of Ottoman classical-period mosque architecture as it moved from its centralized, geometrically codified form in 16th–17th century Istanbul to the Anatolian...
Ritual, Ceremony, Dwelling: A function-space analysis of Iranian columned Halls from Hasanlu to Pasargadae (1300–540 BC)
June 2026
This study aimes to investigate the influence of function on the space organization of columned halls in ancient Iran, from the earliest examples at Hasanlu to Pasargadae (1300‒540 BC). The main questions...
Rethinking the basic plan types of architecture
June 2026
The types of architectural plan determine the overall style of a building and the efficiency of its internal functions, making it one of the core issues in architectural research. Previous research...
The construction wisdom and inheritance mechanism of human settlements unit in Xizang border in China: A case study of Kejia Village in Ali
June 2026
In view of the characteristics of small scale and sparse distribution of Xizang border settlements, and the weak ability of suitability inheritance of traditional construction experience, the concept...
Nonlinear effects of built environment perception and objective features on street vitality in historic districts
June 2026
Historical districts face dual pressures of preserving cultural heritage and sustaining socioeconomic vitality, yet many suffer declining street vitality due to homogenized commercialization or limited...
Definition of the architectural style metric: An approach to quantitative analysis of design using language-image model
June 2026
This study proposes Architectural Style Metrics (ASM), a CLIP (Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training)-based methodology for quantification of architectural design's visual characteristics. To address...
Assessing urban park services for children's wellbeing using user-generated content (UGC): A case study of Shanghai, China
June 2026
Urban parks play a crucial role in children's development. With UGC demonstrating their value in capturing granular user experiences, they have become an increasingly important data source in park research....
How to generate a museum floor plan: LoRA for diffusion models, or GANs?
June 2026
This study utilized a comparative methodology to explore the generative design of museum floor plans, addressing the complexity of meeting curatorial, designer, and visitor demands. A dataset of 263...
Generating floor plan diagrams using a self-organising adjacency graph
June 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...
Data-driven heritage revitalization: Exploring the paradigm of Lifen adaptive renovation evaluation based on space syntax
June 2026
Urban historical heritage conservation and adaptive reuse constitute a critical issue in urban renewal. Addressing the lack of effective evaluation tools for functional and spatial renovations of historical...
Seokguram Grotto and the Lacanian triad: Imaginary, symbolic, and Real dimensions of heritage interpretation
Available online 29 May 2026
This study examines the repetitive structures of interpretation surrounding Seokguram Grotto through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis. Rather than treating Seokguram as a stable architectural masterpiece,...
A national-scale deep-learning classification of apartment layouts and shapes in Korea (1970–2023)
Available online 28 May 2026
This study presents a morphological analysis of South Korean apartment complexes using deep learning to classify building layouts and shapes across 13,424 complexes (1970–2023). This study developed...
A study on the global sensitivity of early-stage design parameters on energy consumption in classroom buildings of Beijing’s universities
Available online 28 May 2026
To support early-stage energy-efficient design in university classroom buildings, this research surveyed 40 classroom buildings to establish an energy consumption characteristic parameters database...
Placemaking through perception: Measuring walkability and cultural identity in industrial heritage streets
Available online 28 May 2026
Post-industrial heritage environments often retain material form while failing to activate cultural meaning. This study investigates how spatial design and interpretive framing shape the embodied perception...
Sense of community as the production of space: The case of Din Daeng housing plot G, Bangkok
Available online 28 May 2026
This paper extends architectural sociology by introducing the “Sense of community as the production of space” framework, which integrates Lefebvre's spatial triad with sense of community theory to clarify...
AI enabled virtual architecture restoration research: A study of Tang and Song period zhang zang architectural representations in the Ba Shu rock carvings
Available online 26 May 2026
The Ba Shu rock carvings, including the UNESCO-listed Dazu sites, depict zhang zang architectural forms that indirectly reflect the xiaomuzuo technique of the Tang and Song periods. However, systematic...
Spatial thermal comfort autonomy (sTCA) for corridor–atrium buildings in cold-climate high-density contexts: UTCI-based multi-objective optimisation and sensitivity analysis
Available online 26 May 2026
High-density, multi-storey atrium buildings are increasingly adopted in cold-climate regions of northern China, yet their interior corridors often exhibit strong seasonal thermal discomfort. Conventional...
Tea–Chan culture in shaping garden spaces: Intermedial strategies for engaging literati in Buddhist temples of the Tang and Song dynasties
Available online 25 May 2026
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Buddhism adapted to indigenous culture and adopted differentiated strategies of communication for social groups, especially the literati shaped by the civil service...