Modelling and visualization behavior simulation in public open spaces based on MLP and SFM

Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 140, P. 103076 - 103076

Published: Jan. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Improving equity through barrier-free transportation: an evaluation of Shanghai metro stations

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

As urbanization progresses and vulnerable populations increase, equitable accessibility remains a critical issue. This study evaluates the of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Shanghai, focusing on barrier-free facilities metro stations. A comprehensive evaluation framework combining Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) System Usability Scale (SUS) was developed to assess station accessibility. Thirteen factors formed composite index. case two Shanghai stations, Xinzhuang Xujiahui, conducted using quantitative metrics, surveys, interviews. strong correlation between AHP scores SUS ratings validated framework's reliability. The provides recommendations for enhancing proposed offers robust tool evaluating improving urban transit accessibility, with implications inclusive mobility policy design.

Language: Английский

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Design Optimization Approach for Residential Outdoor Environments Based on Seasonal Variations in Local Thermal Perception

Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 876 - 876

Published: March 12, 2025

Outdoor thermal environments significantly influence residents’ outdoor activities, yet current urban design often lacks sufficient attention to comfort, and existing methods remain inadequate. This study addresses these gaps by first demonstrating the crucial impact of on human activity through a combination field measurements resident surveys. Using Yangtze River Delta region as case study, we propose set optimization strategies based local perception characteristics. By conducting quantitative analysis perception, this identifies their seasonal comfort needs translates insights into refined space strategies. The results highlight significant variations in preferences, with autumn providing highest satisfaction, followed winter summer. Based findings, precision-driven optimizations that align spatial configurations thresholds. Strategies such dynamic shading arrangements for summer cooling wind-shielding structures warmth were tailored actual usage patterns, enhancing functionality livability spaces. research offers data-driven approach climate-responsive human-centered residential design, valuable guidance planners designers.

Language: Английский

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Beyond aesthetics: courtyards as vital components of educational infrastructure in Al Ain, UAE

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 16, 2025

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of courtyards in enhancing educational infrastructure at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). It address gap knowledge regarding courtyard design and utilization university settings, particularly UAE, aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 4, “Quality Education,” 11, “Sustainable Cities” Communities. Design/methodology/approach The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing ethnographic methods, systematic observations interviews. focuses on three selected within UAEU female campus understand their patterns, assess physical environment, examine impact academic social activities explore user satisfaction. Findings findings reveal that well-designed play significant fostering vibrant inclusive learning environments. Specifically, integration well-being into experience enhances student engagement, motivation performance. Insights from emphasize how thoughtful effective management can optimize use institutions. Originality/value provides novel contribution by examining intersection design, sustainability outcomes UAE context. highlights importance sustainable higher education, offering actionable insights for architects, educators policymakers.

Language: Английский

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From single to multi-risk perspective: How heatwaves risk mitigation solutions can reduce terrorist risk in historic outdoor open areas

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106412 - 106412

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Revisiting Gehl’s urban design principles with computer vision and webcam data: Associations between public space and public life

Environment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 20, 2025

Understanding pedestrian behavior is crucial to inform public space design. However, being laborious, Gehl’s Public Space and Life (PSPL) framework restricted a small scale. Although prior studies have utilized computer vision (CV), they either focused on monitoring social distancing or measuring urban vitality, ignoring the subtle interplay between life. This study utilizes webcam data track walk stay behaviors, investigating their associations with features including point of interest, façade quality, street furniture. Our findings extend PSPL principles. First, pedestrians tend stand in less private places good visual connectivity, indicating that privacy matters standing than sitting. Second, along edge large-scale spaces while keeping middle spaces. Third, although all POIs affect certain types are more effective (i.e., catering). Fourth, place must be convenient through. CV partially automates without incurring labor costs. Urban design can use operationalized pipeline draw evidence-based recommendations monitor people-space interactions at large

Language: Английский

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Building for Human Experiences: An In-depth Exploration of Human-Centric Design

Journal of Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 112493 - 112493

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Investigating Women’s Preferences for Urban Green Spaces by Using the Fuzzy-Set Quantitative Comparative Analysis Method: The Case of Chengdu, China

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 716 - 716

Published: March 27, 2025

Urban green spaces (UGSs) for women align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and contribute positively to women’s well-being. However, research on preferences is lacking. This study uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis explore causal complexity of multiple built environment characteristics that drive UGS at different times. Results show no single characteristic necessary sufficient determine preferred UGS. Six configurational paths are identified as driving female preferences, among which time, security, public service facilities have strongest impact. aims offer novel perspectives methodological support development inclusive sustainable

Language: Английский

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Thermal comfort in Algeria’s vernacular built environment – a systematic review

International Journal of Environmental Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: March 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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From Block to City Scale: Greenery’s Contribution to Cooling the Urban Environment

Urban Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 41 - 41

Published: April 25, 2024

Urban greenery is a strategy to improve the thermal environment in urban areas affected by heat islands and global warming. These phenomena can harm citizens’ quality of life. Researchers have investigated benefits vegetation, but only few explored its complexities across diverse scales. Understanding these variations critical for precise analysis, customized solutions, efficient resource allocation, enhancing living while promoting sustainability climate resilience. This paper reviews 250 scientific articles about relationship between greenspace published 2010 2023 through It summarizes parameters findings greenery’s contribution cooling environment. The data reveal that most studies concentrated on block scale, public open spaces, neighborhoods, parks, grouped mixed arrangements, high spatial parameters, use air temperature report their findings. cooling-effect evidence shows scale has an average mitigation range 0.7–2.7 °C, neighborhood 1.1–2.9 city 0.5–2.2 °C. Furthermore, it define reliable research methods perform thorough software validation assess model performance establish guidelines urban-landscape design accurately.

Language: Английский

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