Open House International
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Volume 46
Factors influencing collective action of gated communities: a systematic review using an SES framework
Xuerui Shi, Gabriel Hoh Teck LingWithin a gated community, management of common property presents great challenges. Therefore, the diagnostic social ecological system (SES) framework proposed by Elinor…
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on architecture design studio pedagogy in Saudi Arabia
Saeed Ali Alburgawi, Mohamad Alissan Al-GamdiThe purpose of this paper is to determine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture education during the lockdown in Saudi Arabia, as well as the new normal…
Housing affordability crisis and vulnerable social groups in Turkey
Yener CoskunThis paper investigates the housing affordability crisis from the perspective of vulnerable social groups (VSG) in Turkey and Turkey's megacities, Istanbul, Ankara, and…
Vernacular architecture of Turkish eastern Black Sea region: a case study in Senoz (Büyükdere) Valley
Salih CeylanThis paper aims to elaborate on the characteristics of vernacular architecture, particularly the architecture of the Turkish eastern Black Sea region, through a case study…
The evolution of privacy in contemporary houses in Iran using space syntax techniques: a case study of Kerman
Ali Zabihi, Reza MirzaeiThe house not only provides shelter and security but also is a reflection of human privacy. One of the important factors involved in house design is privacy. The current…
Carbon emissions and in-building open public spaces: a case study on hypothetical building models in Shanghai
Tian Feng, Yiru Huang, Bo ZhouCurrent policies and research on carbon emissions focus on operational emission but overlook the importance of embodied and user-transport emissions in residential…
Re-considering core housing: transformations by aided self-help residents in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Dawod Abdie IndrisHousing transformation is not part of the Ethiopian urban housing policy, but it is a reality for city dwellers. The objective of this study was to find out what, why, and…
Numerical evaluation of pedestrian-level wind and indoor thermal comfort of a historical monument, Muğla, Turkey
Funda Gençer, İlker KaradağThe study aims to analyze both thermal and wind comfort conditions of a historical mosque's interior and outdoor spaces for the planning of further conservation decisions.
An evaluation on the adaptive reuse of monuments with a focus on sustainability
Serap Faiz Büyükçam, Hande EyüboğluThis study aims to evaluate the reuse of monumental structures through sustainability components, with the aim of emphasizing the sustainability of re-functional…
Root factors limiting BIM implementation in developing countries: sampling the Turkish AEC industry
Seda Tan, Gulden Gumusburun AyalpDespite several advantages of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, BIM has not been adopted and implemented extensively in developing countries. Consequently…
Assessing the European Union capitals in the context of smart sustainable cities
Indrė Lapinskaitė, Viktorija Stasytytė, Viktorija SkvarcianyThe concept of a smart city, which is relatively new, is analysed from different aspects, including sustainability. Due to rapid urban development, smart city and…
Findings from a field study of urban microclimate in Korea using mobile meteorological measurements
Hyoungsub Kim, Se Woong Kim, Yongjun Jo, Eujin Julia KimFirst, the contributions of spatial characteristics to microclimate were analyzed. And the results from mobile measurements were compared to those from fixed measurements…
Users' role in applying biophilic attributes to the interiors of residential spaces
Donia M. Bettaieb, Reem F. AlsabbanStudies related to biophilic design (BD) have not clarified the user's role in applying its elements and features to improve quality of life (physical and mental health)…
Revisiting learning styles and autonomy in the design studio: an undergraduate assessment
Duaa Al MaaniThis cross-sectional study investigated differences in the learning styles of 127 undergraduate architectural students (first year through to final year) to examine the…
Exploring the sense of place of traditional shopping streets through Instagram’s visual images and narratives
Astrid Kusumowidagdo, Norsidah Ujang, Melania Rahadiyanti, Nurul Atikah RamliThis study aims to capture a sense of place by analysing the physical attributes of the traditional shopping streets located in Indonesia and Malaysia through Instagram posts.
Transformations and appropriations of the in-between spaces in Cairo
Sarah Aboualy, Yasser Mansour, Sherif El-FikiThe paper aims to study the applicability of Lefebvre's everyday life theory “production of space” in Sheraton's in-between spaces upon local residents' daily practices…
Biomimicry in the built environment: energy-saving assessment of a novel biomimetic window system
Juntae Jake Son, Suk-Kyung Kim, M.G. Matt SyalThe purpose of this study is to examine the energy savings in the indoor environment, using strategies that adopt the characteristics of nature, called biomimetic…
Exploring immersive learning technology as learning tools in experiential learning for architecture design education
Annisa Ummihusna, Mohd ZairulFormal architecture curriculum necessitates students to observe their architectural experience and environment, which cannot be comprehended entirely in a classroom alone…
Application of green building concepts and technologies for sustainable building development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Ghana
Lee Felix Anzagira, Daniel Duah, Edward Badu, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Samuel Amos-Abanyie, Alexander MarfulGreen building (GB) is globally acclaimed as the most formidable solution to the adverse effects that buildings and construction activities have on the climate and…
Assessing community awareness for participatory conservation of cultural heritage: the case of Tepebağ Tumulus and its surroundings in Adana Turkey
Nur Umar, Hülya Yüceer, Rozelin AydınThe purpose of this paper is to identify the levels of awareness of locals about conservation and cultural heritage, in order to develop suggestions and methods for them…
Performance-based identity in a BIM environment: an architect's perceptions and experiences
Syafizal Shahruddin, Mohd Zairul, Ahmad Tarmizi Haron, Meor Mohammad FaredInterpreting the meaning structure of architects' actions, behaviours and performances enacted in a building information modelling (BIM) environment is implausible by…
Developing climate-responsive passive strategies for residential envelopes in the warm humid climate of South India
Lakshmi Visakha Vishnubhotla, Sornambiga Shanmugam, Srinivas TadepalliEnergy codes for residential buildings in India prescribe design guidelines for each climate zone. However, these guidelines are broad and similar for different cities…
An explorative study on the potential of green roofs providing thermal comfort conditions for indoor spaces in Kumasi, Ghana
Christian Koranteng, David Nyame-Tawiah, Kwabena Abrokwa Gyimah, Barbara SimonsAs the global population keeps increasing with its associated urbanisation and climate change issues being experienced in various degrees worldwide, there is the need to…
Aspects of contextual architecture regarding traditional/contemporary architecture, physical/cultural and place identity: a systematic literature review
Nessma A. Q. Al-Hammadi, Kokan GrchevAdopting Mapping Literature, the purpose of this study is to notice the tendency in defining contextualism through extrinsic aspects neglecting the intrinsic ones…
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hybridEditors:
- Dr. Chaham Alalouch
- Prof. Yonca Hurol
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