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Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space. (2024)
Journal Article
BELKOURI, D. and LAING, R. [2024]. Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space. Applied mobilities [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23800127.2024.2309742

This paper explores how co-designing urban walkability can be augmented by an innovative hybrid approach, whereby virtual records and visualisations of the walking experience can enhance the awareness, perceptions and immersion of the participant in... Read More about Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space..

Investigation toward the adoption of building information modelling in Algeria from architects' perspective. (2023)
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TEHAMI, M. and SEDDIKI, M. 2023. Investigation toward the adoption of building information modelling in Algeria from architects' perspective. Journal of construction in developing countries [online], 28(2), pages 329-352. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-08-22-0148

This study attempts to identify and assess the individual perceptions of building information modelling (BIM) benefits and implementation barriers in the construction industry in Algeria from architects' perspective. An investigation was carried out... Read More about Investigation toward the adoption of building information modelling in Algeria from architects' perspective..

Teaching strategies of research in interior design education: linking research to practice. (2023)
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ATYAH, R., FARDOUS, I. and FALLATAH, S. 2024. Teaching strategies of research in interior design education: linking research to practice. International journal of design education [online], 18(1), pages 35-56. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-128X/CGP/v18i01/35-56

Interior designers need to understand the importance of research and evidence-based solutions in design. In interior design education, senior students usually start the "research phase" of their projects before the practical phase. They often struggl... Read More about Teaching strategies of research in interior design education: linking research to practice..

Rethinking engagement in urban design: reimagining the value of co-design and participation at every stage of planning for autonomous vehicles. (2023)
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BELKOURI, D., KHAIRY, L., LAING, R. and LANNG, D.B. 2023. Rethinking engagement in urban design: reimagining the value of co-design and participation at every stage of planning for autonomous vehicles. Archnet-IJAR [online], Ahead-of-print. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/arch-04-2023-0110

The practical demonstrations and research which led to the preparation of this paper involved a combination of stakeholder engagement, policy debate and the practical demonstration and testing of autonomous vehicles. By adhering to a design approach... Read More about Rethinking engagement in urban design: reimagining the value of co-design and participation at every stage of planning for autonomous vehicles..

Evolution of recording methods: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project. (2023)
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PRITCHARD, D., GRIFFO, M., ATTENNI, M., BARNI, R., BIANCHINI, C., INGLESE, C. and LEY, Y. 2023. Evolution of recording methods: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project. International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences [online], volume XLVII-M-2-2023: proceedings of the 29th Comité International de la Photogrammétrie Architecturale symposium (CIPA 2023): documenting, understanding, preserving cultural heritage: humanities and digital technologies for shaping the future, 25-30 June 2023, Florence, Italy, pages 1241-1249. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-Archives-XLVIII-M-2-2023-1241-2023

Modern terrestrial laser scanners and photogrammetric imaging systems can provide highly accurate and objective as-built records of existing architectural, engineering, and industrial sites. This comprehensive digital recording benefits culturally si... Read More about Evolution of recording methods: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project..

The vaulting system of the Palatine Chapel: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project. (2023)
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ATTENNI, M., BARNI, R., BIANCHINI, C., GRIFFO, M., INGLESE, C., LEY, Y., PRITCHARD, D. and VILLA, G. 2023. The vaulting system of the Palatine Chapel: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project. International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences [online], volume XLVIII-M-2-2023: proceedings of the 29th CIPA (Comité International de la Photogrammétrie Architecturale) symposium 2023 (CIAP2023): document, understanding, preserving cultural heritage; humanities and digital technologies for shaping the future, 25-30 June 2023, Florence, Italy, pages 119-128. Available from: Available from: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-Archives-XLVIII-M-2-2023-119-2023

As part of a comprehensive survey and modelling project involving the Aachen Cathedral, this paper focuses on its oldest part, the Palatine Chapel, a domed octagonal hall supported by eight piers and enveloped by a sixteen-sided outer wall. Working o... Read More about The vaulting system of the Palatine Chapel: the Aachen Cathedral world heritage site documentation project..

Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA. (2023)
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OGUNMAKINDE, O.E., EGBELAKIN, T., SHER, W., OMOTAYO, T. and OGUNNUSI, M. 2023. Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA. Smart and sustainable built environment [online], Early Cite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-10-2022-0223

Establishing a more sustainable built environment is an increasing global concern for the construction industry. Despite the intrinsic and extrinsic obstacles the stakeholders face, huge efforts are required to transition to a smooth, sustainable con... Read More about Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA..

Assessment of climate change adaptation measures in tertiary buildings under the Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard within the Mediterranean context. (2023)
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ILES, S.M., SEDDIKI, M. and KADI, L. 2023. Assessment of climate change adaptation measures in tertiary buildings under the Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard within the Mediterranean context. International journal of sustainable building technology and urban development [online], 14(2), pages 169-190. Available from: https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20230014

In recent decades, climate change has received increasing interest from researchers given the growth and implications of this phenomenon. The originality of this study is in evaluating the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard for adapting buildings to climat... Read More about Assessment of climate change adaptation measures in tertiary buildings under the Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard within the Mediterranean context..

Qualitative knowledge graph for the evaluation of metaverse(s): is the metaverse hype or a promising new field for architects? (2023)
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AWAN, A., PROKOP, S., VELE, J., DOUNAS, T., LOMBARDI, D., AGKATHIDIS, A. and KURILLA, L. 2023. Qualitative knowledge graph for the evaluation of metaverse(s): is the metaverse hype or a promising new field for architects? Architecture and planning journal [online], 28(3): proceedings of the 10th International conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design 2022 (ASCAAD 2022): hybrid spaces of the metaverse: architecture in the age of the metaverse: opportunities and potentials, 12-14 October 2022, [virtual event], article 23. Available from: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8547.1218

With the advancement of augmented and virtual reality technologies both in scale as well as accessibility, the Metaverse (Stephenson, 1992, Hughes, 2022) has emerged as a new digital space with potential for the application of architectural creativit... Read More about Qualitative knowledge graph for the evaluation of metaverse(s): is the metaverse hype or a promising new field for architects?.

A crypto-twin framework for the aec industry: enabling digital twins with blockchain technologies. (2023)
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DOUNAS, T., LOMBARDI, D., VELE, J. and PROKOP, S. 2023. A crypto-twin framework for the AEC industry: enabling digital twins with blockchain technologies. Architecture and planning journal [online], 28(3): proceedings of the 10th International conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design 2022 (ASCAAD 2022): hybrid spaces of the metaverse: architecture in the age of the metaverse: opportunities and potentials, 12-14 October 2022, [virtual event], article 20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8547.1215

The paper describes a conceptual framework and the smart contract architecture for Crypto-Twins (CT) in the AEC industry, i.e. blockchain (BC) enabled digital twins. We describe the background, terminology of technologies involved, while the methodol... Read More about A crypto-twin framework for the aec industry: enabling digital twins with blockchain technologies..

Developing a design framework for the mass customisation of housing in Saudi Arabia: a critical review. (2023)
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ABDULMAJEED, A., AGKATHIDIS, A., DOUNAS, T. and LOMBARDI, D. 2023. Developing a design framework for the mass customisation of housing in Saudi Arabia: a critical review. Architecture and planning journal [online], 28(3): proceedings of the 10th International conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design 2022 (ASCAAD 2022): hybrid spaces of the metaverse: architecture in the age of the metaverse: opportunities and potentials, 12-14 October 2022, [virtual event], article 32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8547.1227

This paper explores the suitability of mass customisation (MC) technologies and techniques in order to provide affordable housing solutions for Saudi Arabia. In particular, the paper analyses ten articles filtered through 1.165 publications searched... Read More about Developing a design framework for the mass customisation of housing in Saudi Arabia: a critical review..

Life cycle carbon and cost assessment comparing milled and whole timber truss systems and insulation options for affordable housing. (2023)
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VICTORIA, M.F., DEVECI, G., MUSAU, F. and CLUBB, M. 2023. Life cycle carbon and cost assessment comparing milled and whole timber truss systems and insulation options for affordable housing. Energy and buildings [online], 285, article 112895. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.112895

Increasing demand for housing is one of the biggest challenges facing the world. Affordable housing is a key priority of the UK government in addressing this challenge, which calls for innovative constructions to address the issue of fuel poverty at... Read More about Life cycle carbon and cost assessment comparing milled and whole timber truss systems and insulation options for affordable housing..

Rubberised concrete confined with thin-walled steel profiles: a ductile composite for building structures. (2023)
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JAFARIFAR, N., BAGHERI SABBAGH, A. and UCHEHARA, I. 2023. Rubberised concrete confined with thin-walled steel profiles: a ductile composite for building structures. Structures [online], 49, pages 983-994. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.01.134

Tyre components are high-quality materials, which can be utilised and disposed into construction projects. Despite its high ductility and impact resistance, rubberised concrete (RuC) with high rubber content has a strength much lower than that of con... Read More about Rubberised concrete confined with thin-walled steel profiles: a ductile composite for building structures..

Transforming the construction industry towards the next normal. (2023)
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KULATUNGA, U., OMOTAYO, T. and VICTORIA, M. 2023. Transforming the construction industry towards the next normal. Built environment project and asset management [online], 13(1), pages 1-4. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-01-2023-197

The conjecture of the "next normal in construction industry" was catalysed by the impact and gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry in the year 2020. More significantly, principles underpinning the drive to "Construction I... Read More about Transforming the construction industry towards the next normal..

The impacts of multi-stakeholders collaboration on management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria. (2023)
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JOHNSON, F.I., LAING, R., BJEIRMI, B. and LEON, M. 2023. The impacts of multi-stakeholders collaboration on management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria. AIMS environmental science [online], 10(1), pages 93-124. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3934/environsci.2023006

Pipeline disasters have caused large losses to Nigeria in terms of economic, ecological, and human lives. A single incident can have devastating consequences for the environment, individuals, and communities. Research to date has recommended the sign... Read More about The impacts of multi-stakeholders collaboration on management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria..

Multiple identities: the civic function of architectural education in Europe. (2022)
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MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ, M.J., BROWNE, J., SARA, R. and VOWLES, H. 2022. Multiple identities: the civic function of architectural education in Europe. Charrette, 8(2), pages 1-7. Hosted on Ingenta connect [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/2rcwpdbr

Architectural education asks students to look beyond the confines of the studio to embrace global cultures, politics, and social contexts critically. Through making, digital interventions, drawing and critical analysis, architectural practices reveal... Read More about Multiple identities: the civic function of architectural education in Europe..

Interdisciplinary pedagogical environments in architectural education. (2022)
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MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ, M.J. and DUNDJEROVIC, A. 2022. Interdisciplinary pedagogical environments in architectural education. Charrette, 8(2), pages 33-43. Hosted on Ingenta connect [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/9vuhj43k

This paper proposes the creation of interdisciplinary pedagogical environments to construct creative dialogues in architecture, landscape and performance practice that can be applied to the creation of new intersectional knowledge in various fields.... Read More about Interdisciplinary pedagogical environments in architectural education..

Developing a framework for stakeholders collaboration in the management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria. (2022)
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JOHNSON, F.I., LAING, R., BJEIRMI, B. and LEON, M. 2022. Developing a framework for stakeholders collaboration in the management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria. AIMS energy [online], 10(6), pages 1230-1260. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2022058

Multi-stakeholder collaboration becomes imperative when a single agency - such as the NNPC or the oil companies - cannot by themselves adequately address a recurring menace, such as oil pipeline disasters. Thus, agencies - such as the National Emerge... Read More about Developing a framework for stakeholders collaboration in the management and mitigation of oil pipeline disasters in Nigeria..

Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. (2022)
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AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A. MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and SELLAMI, N. 2022. Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. AIP conference proceedings: proceedings of 3rd International conference on energy and power 2021 (ICEP 2021), 18-20 November 2021, Chiang Mai, Thailand [online], 2681, article 020050. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0114941

Over the past years, advanced renewable technologies such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) has transformed to become more efficient, reliable, less costly and attractive. A migration to Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and push for Green B... Read More about Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study..

Ambient topologies in the museum route (light, sound, and thermal): the method of analysis and visualization. (2022)
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SARAOUI, S., BELAKEHAL, A., ATTAR, A. and BENNADJI, A. 2022. Ambient topologies in the museum route (light, sound, and thermal): the method of analysis and visualization. Museum management and curatorship [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2022.2132990

Defining architectural space comes with multiple and diverse aspects. Our theoretical reflection aims at establishing the base for a new definition, in the sense that theoretical topology, like geometry, is an effective means to define the form of ar... Read More about Ambient topologies in the museum route (light, sound, and thermal): the method of analysis and visualization..