Archnet-IJAR: Volume 13 Issue 2
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International Journal of Architectural ResearchTable of contents
Understanding built environment realities: Between conceptual frameworks and experimental fieldworks
Ashraf M. SalamaFollowing the successful transition of Archnet-IJAR to Emerald, the introduction of new process and editorial teams, and the production of the first issue last March (Volume 13…
The nature and extent of healthy architecture: the current state of progress
Louis RiceThe design of the built environment is a determinant of health. Accordingly, there is an increasing need for greater harmonization of the architectural profession and public…
Environmental design research in Russian architecture: Western roots and national forms of existence
Konstantin KiyanenkoThe topics “environment,” “environmental design” and “environment and behavior studies” are important and promising in architectural discourse. The academic culture of the global…
Ibn Khaldun’s ‘ilm al ‘umran: a model for planning the sustainable city in the Arab region
Ahmed O. El-KholeiSustainable development is an attempt to achieve three competing aims: economic development, social justice and environmental conservation. Localising sustainable development in…
The self-built city: theorizing urban design of informal settlements
Dorina PojaniWhile a substantial amount of study of informal settlements has been undertaken, they remain largely unstudied in terms of urban form. In this analysis, the purpose of this paper…
Slums and prosperity: a complex, dynamic pathway of intervention
Aisha Abubakar, Ombretta Romice, Ashraf M. SalamaSlums have existed as long as cities have and are a growing context in the developing world. The challenge is in their efficient, effective and inclusive management. The purpose…
A grassroots research approach for branding urban districts
Celen Pasalar, George Dewey HallowellTo produce effective urban district branding strategies, the factors impacting its unique characteristics and identity must be examined first. The purpose of this paper is to…
Planning of sport and recreational facilities informed by interdisciplinary knowledge: An attempt to make a systematic and transparent design strategy
Mikkel Hjort, W. Mike Martin, Jens TroelsenThe purpose of this paper is to develop a design strategy that investigates the systematic use of interdisciplinary knowledge through a transparent decision-making process. The…
A design studio experience: impacts of social sustainability
Salih Ceylan, Murat Deniz SoygenişSustainability, especially in terms of development and growth, has been in the agenda of the world community for several decades. However, apparently not all the aspects of…
Active learning for the promotion of students’ creativity and critical thinking: An experience in structural courses for architecture
Luca Sgambi, Lylian Kubiak, Noemi Basso, Elsa GaravagliaThe purpose of this paper is two-fold: first, it highlights the importance of the presence of active teaching experiences in architecture courses. Such experiences can lead to an…
Miniature as a way of representation in design studio: a case study
Senem Zeybekoglu, Hossein SadriLearning from traditional miniature painting and from recent studies on their modern and creative applications, the purpose of this paper is to identify the key qualifications of…
Effects of primary school’s physical environment on children’s spatial perception and behavior: The case of Kagithane, Istanbul, Turkey
Ahmet Türel, Elmira Ayşe GürThe relationship between the child and his/her physical environment is an area of interaction that includes social, psychological and cultural factors along with the spatial…
Optimization of the shading efficiency in the urban spaces in hot arid climate regions
Wael A. Khudhayer, Awni K. Shaaban, Nur Sabahiah Abdul SukorThe contemporary urban fabrics in hot climate regions have overextended urban spaces that face problems of high heat stress due to intense solar radiation and air temperature and…
De-commemoration of an urban street in Egypt: the case of Gameat-Aldowel-Alarabyia street
Mona A. AbdelwahabThe purpose of this paper is to explore the “event” of the construction of Naguib Mahfouz Square. Drawing on the memory of Gamaet-Aldowel-AlArabyia Street, it attempts to uncover…
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2631-6862Online date, start – end:
2019Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Professor Ashraf Salama