European Journal of Architecture and Urban Planning

Sustainable Qualities of Vernacular Architecture in Quest of Sustainable Architecture in the Desert Environment: Case Study of Kesar of Timimoune

2024-04-12T09:36:13-04:00

The concept of sustainable development has won many adherents in the world, as it aims to achieve social and economic development and preserve the environment in the light of current climatic changes, which are considered one of the biggest challenges, In particular, for the desert environment in developing countries such as the Algerian desert; For decades, man has been able to survive in this nature by creating oases, It is a fragile ecosystem entirely entrusted to the care of its inhabitants. The aim of this article is to determine the qualities of sustainability in vernacular architecture of Algerian desert. Through the case study, which is the city of Timimoune, the article is divided into two parts. The first part is a morphological analysis of the Kesar of Timimoune urban pattern; the second part is to extract the sustainable qualities related to the morphological dimension of the Kesar of Timimoune, which is considered as principles and references for designing modern sustainable cities in arid environments.

Key Success Factors of Urban Infill Development: A Conceptual Framework

2024-03-07T15:23:16-05:00

Current cities, especially megacities, are going through a continuous increase in population size because the city extends beyond its urban borders, causing what is called urban sprawl, which constitutes the real problem for cities at present. Also, these megacities have many informal areas and urban dilapidated areas because of the ancient period since their establishment, from which the city has suffered greatly. Hence, the need to determine development methods that should be within the city instead of expanding outside its borders, and many methods have been reached that can be used to solve this problem, the most important of which is infill development. The research methodology focused on reviewing the literature of the study and discussing the best international practices to arrive at a first draft of a list of key success factors for infill development projects and reviewing it with a group of experts who developed it until the final approved version was reached. The result of these procedures was to arrive at a conceptual framework for the key success factors for infill development. This conceptual framework applies to any city to ensure that infill development projects are successful with the highest possible quality and reflect positively on the city and its residents.

Theoretical Modeling and Methods Devoted to Parametric Architecture Based on Cultural Heritage Identity Codes

2024-01-19T06:02:07-05:00

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical modeling and methods on the concept of Architectural/Urban Identity. The author establishes a theoretical framework based on Parametric Design Theory, particularly focusing on fractal analysis and space syntax methodologies to examine the role of Parametric Architecture in preserving and expressing cultural heritage identity codes. Through a thorough review of existing literature on Parametric Design Theory in the context of cultural heritage identity codes, the author delves into the diverse applications, critiques, and theoretical interpretations of Parametric Architecture as it intersects with cultural heritage identity codes. By elucidating the essence of Parametric Design Theory, its operationalization, the predictions it generates, and the empirical evidence supporting its validity, the author lays the foundation for future research and open discussions regarding the potential of Parametric Architecture in preserving and expressing the unique cultural heritage identities of diverse communities around the world. Parametric design is a cutting-edge approach to architecture and building design that utilizes computer algorithms and mathematical equations to control the form and function of the design. This approach empowers designers to create intricate and organic structures that would be difficult or impossible to achieve using conventional methods. Parametric architecture has found its way into the design of a diverse range of buildings and structures, encompassing museums, concert halls, and office buildings. This new design methodology has garnered considerable attention in recent years.

Hierarchy of User’s Need for Spatial Organisation in Public Open Spaces

2023-11-22T06:27:46-05:00

The research aims to identify the hierarchy of users’ need for spatial organization in public open spaces of New Delhi by quantifying user preferences to produce a perceptual estimation in conclusion. The research will generate a better understanding of the effective utilization of spatial organization in public open spaces by incorporating the user’s perception. The study acquires a qualitative method comprising content analysis as a line of inquiry. Interviews with users from different demographic profiles were conducted in public open spaces in New Delhi. The designed interview questions are based on the hierarchy of needs in which interviewees were asked to answer which attribute of the spatial organization they prefer above others. To analyze the user preferences, 12 interviews were conducted at three distinctive sites in New Delhi. The study concludes that; ‘Accessibility and Linkages’ and ‘Security’ are the imminent attributes considered as a basic need for spatial organization in public open spaces of New Delhi, followed by ‘Facilities,’ ‘Uses and Activities,’ and ‘Microclimate.’

Application of the Heritage Urbanism Model on the Example of the Renovation and Revitalisation of the Town Parks of Opatija

2023-11-09T09:53:35-05:00

Opatija, the first climatic health resort on the eastern coast of the Adriatic and the elegant center of the tourist riviera of the same name in Croatia, is characterized by an impressive identity and a unique image of the town formed in the unity of urbanism, architecture and park architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Town authorities strive to protect, restore and revitalize their rich park heritage, especially town parks and promenades. Therefore, Opatija's town parks were considered as a case study in the scientific project Heritage Urbanism (HERU), which defined general and special models for the renovation and revitalization of cultural-historical heritage. This paper provides an overview of appropriate models of renovation and revitalization of all ten Opatija's town parks using the HERU method, based on established factors of their identity and criteria for preserving their values, improving their condition and possible new interventions in them. It is concluded that it would be necessary to apply a certain combination of 14 general and special models. The results of the research are applicable in urban planning and tourist development planning in Opatija and other similar tourist resorts in Croatia and abroad.