Urban Planning

In the heart of bustling cities, a silent revolution is brewing. Urban green spaces, long cherished for their aesthetic and ecological benefits, are now poised to become powerhouses of renewable energy. This shift, driven by the urgent need for carbo

In the heart of Xi’an, a city that has seen rapid urban growth, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of how to combat the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Led by Weiying Kong from the College of Landscape Architecture at Northeast For

In the heart of China’s historic cities, a silent struggle is unfolding between the past and the present. As urbanization marches forward, the preservation of architectural heritage often takes a backseat to commercial interests. However, a groundbre

In the heart of Istanbul, Nazire Papatya Seçkin, a professor at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, is delving into the past to shape the future of urban drainage systems. Her recent research, published in the Journal of Technology in Architecture, Des

In the heart of Pekalongan City, Central Java, a transformative approach to urban development is taking root, offering a beacon of hope for slum areas worldwide. A recent study published in ARTEKS: Journal of Architecture, led by I Gede Oka Sindhu Pr

In the bustling city of Nanjing, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of how university students interact with their urban environments, and the implications for commercial development are profound. Led by Yang Zhou from Soochow Univ

In the heart of the Balkans, a quiet revolution is underway, one that could reshape urban landscapes and energy consumption patterns across the globe. A groundbreaking study, published in the journal ‘Architectural Studies’ (translated from Albanian

In the heart of urban landscapes, where concrete jungles meet the sky, a silent revolution is brewing. Green roofs, once a niche concept, are increasingly becoming a mainstream solution to combat climate change and reduce energy consumption. But how

In the wake of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction and urban development sectors are undergoing a seismic shift. As cities grapple with the urgent need for sustainability, technological integration, and social resilience, a new

In the heart of Europe, a groundbreaking development is set to revolutionize how we understand and manage urban spaces, with significant implications for the energy sector. Mara Vogrinec, a researcher at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Archi