Functional Optimism Bias in EMS planning: Structural distortions of accessibility in high-density megacities
Available online 8 September 2026
Current evaluations of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) accessibility rely on Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ), yet the bias introduced by this unit remains poorly quantified. Using Shanghai as a case study,...
Gradient-based representation for open-plan residential layout generation with architectural evaluation
Available online 8 September 2026
Open-plan layouts challenge conventional representation and evaluation methods due to their ambiguous boundaries and overlapping functional zones. Existing generative approaches commonly rely on discrete...
Evaluation of the thermal and airflow performance of a Coanda-effect-based radiant air conditioning system in office spaces
Available online 7 September 2026
Achieving both energy conservation and improved indoor environmental quality in buildings is a critical challenge in architectural engineering. This study proposes a line-type Coanda air-conditioning...
Complexity-based analysis of Tirana’s urban patterns as a step toward co-evolutionary planning and design
Available online 7 September 2026
In this article, we examine the urban patterns of Tirana, their specificities as complex systems, and the interactions that produce specific patterns as emergent phenomena rooted in historical and socio-cultural...
Technological lineages and critical heritage implications of modern landscape architecture in Changchun, 1906–1945
Available online 3 September 2026
Modern Chinese landscape architectural history has largely emphasized humanistic and tradition-oriented narratives, leaving engineering-driven trajectories underexplored. This study examines one such...
Landscape perception through depth–semantic fusion representation: Evidence from Chinese classical private gardens
Available online 2 September 2026
Existing landscape perception studies have increasingly incorporated semantic attributes and spatial depth, yet their layer-specific coupling within the visual field remains insufficiently examined....
Localized upcycling of waste steel slag into building components: A sustainable building design and construction (SBDC) framework demonstrated in Yangxing Village
Available online 1 September 2026
The decarbonization of the construction sector and the valorization of industrial solid waste are two sustainability challenges that are rarely addressed within a single, place-based design strategy....
A case study of the railway line: Speculative urbanism and the urban planning process in Nairobi, Kenya
August 2026
Speculative urbanism, defined by the practice of purchasing land with the expectation of realizing a profit when urban value is generated in the future, is becoming more prominent in structuring cities...
The influence of urban residential block morphology on seasonal outdoor thermal comfort in severely cold regions: A case study of Harbin, China
August 2026
Outdoor thermal comfort in urban residential blocks significantly affects residents' quality of life and health, and this effect varies seasonally. Severely cold regions experience harsh winters, and...
Quantifying walkability's non-linear and synergistic effect on metro station area vitality: An empirical study in Shanghai
August 2026
High-vitality metro station areas significantly enhance public transit efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve public life. With walkability closely linked to station area vitality, pedestrian-friendly...
Theorising the contemporary architectural trends in the context of the twenty-first century variables
August 2026
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...
Nonlinear effects of built environment on living street vitality considering spatial heterogeneity: Evidence from Xiamen Island, China
August 2026
Understanding the intricate relationship between the built environment and living street vitality is crucial for guiding the revitalization of street life. Traditional linear models often oversimplify...
Energy harvest and daylighting performance of dynamic photovoltaic shading system-a comparison study in various climate zones of China
August 2026
Dynamic photovoltaic shading systems (PVSDs) that can automatically adjust PV angles according to solar altitude and azimuth to enhance solar energy utilization, have become an important research focus...
Alternative path to modernization: Research on three construction types in wartime Chongqing
August 2026
The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931–1945) witnessed the relocation of China's Construction Center from downstream Yangtze River cities such as Shanghai and Nanjing to the inland...
Neurodiverse-friendly preschools: Aligning inclusive pedagogy and spatial design
August 2026
With at least 15% of children meeting the diagnostic criteria as neurodivergent, inclusive preschool environments are crucial for supporting engagement in education and a smooth transition to mainstream...
Traditional civil charity in China: The millennial evolution of charitable estates in Southern Jiangsu (960–1949)
August 2026
As a paradigm of civil charitable organizations, charitable estates in Southern Jiangsu emerged as a unique cultural phenomenon in China since the Northern Song Dynasty, encapsulating the clans' spiritual...
DeepTagPhoto: Expert-guided unsupervised clustering of Thai architectural photography using pre-trained CNN models
August 2026
This study presents an unsupervised image clustering approach to support expert-led analysis and tagging of traditional Thai architectural photography. This study evaluates how effectively deep-feature...
An integrated and adaptive spatial module organized around inner courtyard for ash interment chamber in public columbaria: Insights from Nanjing
August 2026
Against the backdrop of urban-rural integrated development and intensifying land-use conflicts, there is an urgent need for constructing public columbaria in China. However, these facilities currently...
Architecture as an ecosystem: A ten-year review of biodiversity integration in a building
August 2026
As cities densify, integrating biodiversity into architecture has become a growing concern for design and ecological practice. Yet few buildings place biodiversity at the core of conception rather than...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity in built environment impacts on urban mobility: Insights from calendar events and new towns in Beijing
August 2026
The spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the impact of BE on urban transportation remains underexplored, especially in nonlinear dynamics and the comprehensive effects of CEs and spatial configuration in...
Study examines spatial composition of vernacular opera stage courtyards in China's Ba shu region
August 2026
From an integrated perspective of “vernacular quyi and spatial forms,” this study organizes the spatial morphology of Ba shu opera stage courtyards through documentary research, field research, and...
Has behaviour left housing design? A literature review and research agenda
August 2026
Despite previous calls for a more integrated approach to behavioural research in architecture, studies on housing design and behaviour have remained largely fragmented. While post-occupancy evaluative...
Restoration of architectural mural images under low-light conditions via Multi-level Interactive Siamese Filtering
August 2026
Architectural murals, as integral elements of built heritage, preserve rich cultural, religious, and social narratives. However, the passage of time and inadequate protective measures have led to severe...
Architectonic writing or how to write in the digital: AGI, custom search engines, and the rise of digital characters
August 2026
This paper introduces architectonic writing, a computational method of architectural inquiry emerging from interactions among general AI, domain-specific datasets, curated biases, and code-based loops....
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
August 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....
