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View article: Gated Urbanism in the Middle East: Expert Insights from Jordanian Case Studies
Gated Urbanism in the Middle East: Expert Insights from Jordanian Case Studies Open
Across the Middle East, gated communities have become a defining feature of contemporary urban development, raising urgent questions about spatial inequality, public access, and social cohesion. This study examines the socio-spatial impact…
View article: From Data to Cultural Response: A Machine Learning–Driven Digital Twin Model for Smart Heritage Precincts in Urban Context
From Data to Cultural Response: A Machine Learning–Driven Digital Twin Model for Smart Heritage Precincts in Urban Context Open
In the context of Smart Cities, Smart Heritage has emerged as a forward-oriented strategy aimed at enhancing the construction, management, accessibility, and sustainability of culturally significant environments. Yet, within Smart Heritage…
View article: Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Insolvency in the Construction Industry—A Systematic Review and Empirical Feature Derivation
Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Insolvency in the Construction Industry—A Systematic Review and Empirical Feature Derivation Open
The construction sector is particularly prone to financial instability, with insolvencies occurring more frequently among micro- and small-scale firms. The current study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine …
View article: Integrating Occupant Behavior into Window Design: A Dynamic Simulation Study for Enhancing Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings
Integrating Occupant Behavior into Window Design: A Dynamic Simulation Study for Enhancing Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings Open
Predicted natural ventilation (NV) often diverges from actual performance in dwellings. This discrepancy arises in part because most design tools do not account for how occupants actually operate windows. This study aims to determine how w…
View article: Tex-Crete—Carbon and Cost Assessment of Concrete with Textile and Carboard Fibres—Case Studies Towards Circular Economy
Tex-Crete—Carbon and Cost Assessment of Concrete with Textile and Carboard Fibres—Case Studies Towards Circular Economy Open
Concrete and other cementitious materials are among the most widely used construction materials worldwide. However, their high embodied carbon emissions and energy-intensive manufacturing processes pose significant environmental challenges…
View article: Integrating Occupant Behavior into Window Design: A Dynamic Simulation Study for Enhancing Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings
Integrating Occupant Behavior into Window Design: A Dynamic Simulation Study for Enhancing Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings Open
Predicted natural ventilation (NV) often diverges from actual performance in dwellings. This discrepancy arises in part because most design tools do not account for how occupants actually operate windows. This study aims to determine how w…
View article: A narrative review of gated communities and the transformative social impact in Middle Eastern Cities
A narrative review of gated communities and the transformative social impact in Middle Eastern Cities Open
The rise of gated communities in the Middle East is vastly spreading, driven by socioeconomic fluctuations and a desire for exclusivity. This article aims to contribute to the scholarly debates on the socio-spatial impacts of gated communi…
View article: Reinterpreting Privacy and Community: Social and Spatial Transformations from Traditional Arabian Neighbourhoods to Contemporary Gated Communities
Reinterpreting Privacy and Community: Social and Spatial Transformations from Traditional Arabian Neighbourhoods to Contemporary Gated Communities Open
Gated communities have been widely examined as a contemporary urban phenomenon, yet their emergence in the Middle East reflects broader socioeconomic and cultural transformations rather than a direct continuation of historical spatial prac…
View article: The mechanical and microstructural investigations of concrete incorporating waste textile and cardboard fibers following thermal and freeze–thaw cycles
The mechanical and microstructural investigations of concrete incorporating waste textile and cardboard fibers following thermal and freeze–thaw cycles Open
Recent research suggests that incorporating waste fiber materials into concrete can enhance sustainable waste management practices and reduce the need for extracting natural resources. Textile and cardboard waste, which are abundantly avai…
View article: Space Syntax Analysis of Gated Communities in Jordan: Examining Urban Connectivity and Social Impact
Space Syntax Analysis of Gated Communities in Jordan: Examining Urban Connectivity and Social Impact Open
The trend of gated communities is becoming the new alternative housing for the high-end residents of Jordan, reflecting global patterns of urbanisation. However, their emergence on the outskirts of Amman on vacant lands requires an early p…
View article: Integrating Building Information Modelling into Construction Project Management Education in Australia: A Comprehensive Review of Industry Needs and Academic Gaps
Integrating Building Information Modelling into Construction Project Management Education in Australia: A Comprehensive Review of Industry Needs and Academic Gaps Open
Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) into Construction Project Management (CPM) curricula is crucial for preparing industry-ready professionals with the digital competencies needed in the rapidly evolving, technology-driven con…
View article: Adaptive Reuse of Russian-Influenced Religious Architecture in Harbin: Architectural Identity and Heritage Tourism
Adaptive Reuse of Russian-Influenced Religious Architecture in Harbin: Architectural Identity and Heritage Tourism Open
Adaptive reuse is a widely employed strategy for heritage conservation and management, especially within the context of heritage tourism. However, its application to religious architecture presents unique challenges that have not been thor…
View article: Demystifying the Use of Open-Access Data in Smart Heritage Implementations
Demystifying the Use of Open-Access Data in Smart Heritage Implementations Open
Smart Heritage, a concept closely linked to Smart Cities and Smart Tourism, is an emerging field focused on enhancing heritage identity, visitor experience, and cultural sustainability. While initial frameworks have been developed, there i…
View article: The mechanical and microstructural performance of waste textile and cardboard materials in concrete
The mechanical and microstructural performance of waste textile and cardboard materials in concrete Open
Waste fiber reinforced concrete is gaining recognition as a high‐performance construction material, offering notable load‐bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, and enhanced durability features. As the building and construction industry f…
View article: Linking Occupant Behavior and Window Design through Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Enhancing Natural Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Linking Occupant Behavior and Window Design through Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Enhancing Natural Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Open
This study investigates how window design features, such as size, placement, and orientation, might impact occupants’ behavior related to natural ventilation in residential houses and how residents manage natural ventilation to affect indo…
View article: A Review on the Effects of Waste Textile Polymer Fiber on Concrete Strength: Exploring the Key Parameters
A Review on the Effects of Waste Textile Polymer Fiber on Concrete Strength: Exploring the Key Parameters Open
The construction industry is one of the largest users of natural resources and can, thus, lead to significant environmental issues. Therefore, there is elevated interest worldwide in developing sustainable construction materials and techni…
View article: The Thermo-Phase Change Reactivity of Textile and Cardboard Fibres in Varied Concrete Composites
The Thermo-Phase Change Reactivity of Textile and Cardboard Fibres in Varied Concrete Composites Open
The building and construction industry heavily relies on the use of concrete and cementitious composites due to their exceptional attributes, including strength and durability. However, the extensive use of these materials has led to signi…
View article: The Rise of Gated Communities in Amman from the Old to the Modern: Socio-Spatial Impact on the Surrounding
The Rise of Gated Communities in Amman from the Old to the Modern: Socio-Spatial Impact on the Surrounding Open
The spread of gated communities in Amman calls for a nuanced investigation as they increasingly become the preferred housing choice for middle and upper-middle residents.This article attempts to correlate the social and spatial characteris…
View article: Microstructural attributes and physiochemical behaviours of concrete incorporating various synthetic textile and cardboard fibres: A comparative review
Microstructural attributes and physiochemical behaviours of concrete incorporating various synthetic textile and cardboard fibres: A comparative review Open
The excessive use of virgin materials for manufacturing cementitious materials in the building and construction industry creates detrimental environmental effects. The integration of waste materials in composites promote sustainable opport…
View article: Unpacking Shifts of Spatial Attributes and Typologies of Urban Identity in Heritage Assessment Post COVID-19 Using Chinatown, Melbourne, as a Case Study
Unpacking Shifts of Spatial Attributes and Typologies of Urban Identity in Heritage Assessment Post COVID-19 Using Chinatown, Melbourne, as a Case Study Open
Many studies acknowledge the significance of assessment frameworks for urban heritage sites in preserving their identities. Due to the pandemic and its impact on heritage sites and visitors, the spatial features and identities of many heri…
View article: URBAN CHARACTERISTICS, IDENTITIES, AND CONSERVATION OF CHINATOWN MELBOURNE
URBAN CHARACTERISTICS, IDENTITIES, AND CONSERVATION OF CHINATOWN MELBOURNE Open
Many unique ethnic enclaves have been established in Australia due to the country’s rich and diverse immigration history. Chinatown Melbourne is one of the oldest and most iconic examples that date back to the gold rush period in the 1850s…
View article: Thermal Characterizations of Waste Cardboard Kraft Fibres in the Context of Their Use as a Partial Cement Substitute within Concrete Composites
Thermal Characterizations of Waste Cardboard Kraft Fibres in the Context of Their Use as a Partial Cement Substitute within Concrete Composites Open
The building and construction industry consumes a significant amount of virgin resources and minimizing the demand with alternative waste materials can provide a contemporary solution. In this study, thermal components of kraft fibres (KFs…
View article: Understanding the Street Layout of Melbourne’s Chinatown as an Urban Heritage Precinct in a Grid System Using Space Syntax Methods and Field Observation
Understanding the Street Layout of Melbourne’s Chinatown as an Urban Heritage Precinct in a Grid System Using Space Syntax Methods and Field Observation Open
Melbourne’s Chinatown is the oldest in Australia. A large amount of research on this unique ethnic enclave has been conducted to elucidate its formation history, heritage significance, cultural influence and architectural features. However…
View article: Environmental Sustainability in Infrastructure Construction—A Review Study on Australian Higher Education Program Offerings
Environmental Sustainability in Infrastructure Construction—A Review Study on Australian Higher Education Program Offerings Open
Infrastructure advancement is a key attribute that defines the development and effective growth of a city or region. Since the introduction of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UN SDGs), more construction companies are f…