Towards an integrated framework for sustainability: evaluating selected projects from Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Haitham Sadek Selim,

Abdullah Abuzaid

Frontiers in Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

The capital of Saudi Arabia is evolving into one the most attractive cities in Middle East due to various ambitious expansion projects aligned with Vision 2030. This urban development strategy requires researchers adopt evaluation approaches based on comprehensive sustainability criteria, including environmental and cultural sustainability, community involvement, economic feasibility. study utilizes Delphi methodology define criteria their importance, employing technique gather insights from a group experts through three rounds questionnaires. responses were analyzed using Top-of-Priority Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) develop an integrated model, which assessed architectural practices Riyadh key projects: King Fahad National Library, Qasr Al-Hokm, Arabia's Digital City. Data sources included extensive site visits, project documentation, expert evaluations. model demonstrated varying levels across projects. Library Al-Hokm showed high scores practices, while City lagged behind several areas, highlighting need for improvement. research enhances understanding how globalization influences renewal emphasizes importance developing effective models that address multifaceted nature sustainability. findings underscore continuous reassessment initiatives city align both international standards local contexts. proposed successfully tests frameworks at level, indicating areas future enhancements contributing valuable toward achieving sustainable Arabia.

Language: Английский

Changing needs and demand of clients vs ability to pay in architectural industry DOI Creative Commons

J. Emeka,

Francis O. Okeke,

Ajuluchukwu E. Igwe

et al.

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: Jan. 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Cultural Influence of Local Food Heritage on Sustainable Development DOI Creative Commons
Gladys O. Chukwurah, Francis O. Okeke, Matthew Ogorchukwu Isimah

et al.

World, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 10 - 10

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

This article explores relations between cultural heritage and values for sustainable development in the Enugu region. It discusses potential to advance a approach of regions by examining food relating it values. Based on empirical research, employed mixed-methods examine relationship identified major local regional planning development. The study examined primary data from 380 community elders, traders, relevant institutions—including Ministry Arts Culture Agriculture—through interviews, participant observation, questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS Pearson product–moment correlation. Findings eight heritages six findings suggest that promoting preserving can be crucial fostering contributing had statistically significant influence correlation result (p-value = 0.000) shows strong However, also several challenges threatening sustainability region, including high costs, small-scale farming, insecurity, climate change, poor transportation. recommends implementation comprehensive policies programs prioritize preservation promotion while addressing challenges.

Language: Английский

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Measures for overcoming sustainable construction barriers in the Nigerian construction industry DOI Creative Commons
H. C. O. Unegbu, Danjuma Saleh Yawas, Bashar Dan-asabe

et al.

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Suitability Evaluation of Architectural Images Built in Communities Based on the Niche-Fitness Model DOI Creative Commons
Wenjun Peng, Yanyan Huang,

Charlotte Ren

et al.

Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 881 - 881

Published: March 12, 2025

Architectural images, experienced visually and spatially, embody urban culture, aesthetics, identity, yet their suitability in communities remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by evaluating the of architectural images using niche-fitness model, combined with residents’ perception assessments. Evaluation indicators focus on form, color, features, values to assess how well buildings align residents environmental contexts. The findings reveal significant variations across six studied a high-density community Wuhan. One building showed high ecological adaptability alignment functional aesthetic preferences, while others exhibited moderate low suitability, reflecting mismatches perceptions. inharmonious these demonstrates need harmonize psychological preferences enhance livability identity. Combining Wuhan’s regional characteristics, suggestions for improving governance are proposed address mismatches. analyzes role image quality life shaping characteristics. By offering practical approach guiding renewal communities, research contributes creating livable culturally resonant environments support sustainable development.

Language: Английский

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Architectural licensing in Nigeria, a pathway to professionalism or an obstacle to practice? DOI Creative Commons
Donatus Ebere Okonta, Francis O. Okeke,

Chinedu Uchechukwu Oluigbo

et al.

Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(2)

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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ECODESIGN AS A MEANS OF REVITALIZING PORST-INDUSTRIAL URBAN LANDSCAPES: GLOBAL APPROACHES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UKRAINE DOI Creative Commons

D Protsenko,

M. Blinova

Municipal economy of cities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 1(189), P. 129 - 138

Published: April 2, 2025

This article delves into the increasing significance of eco-design as a cornerstone for revitalizing derelict industrial sites in Ukrainian cities that have undergone post-industrial transformations. In aftermath Soviet Union’s collapse and subsequent deindustrialization, considerable number extensive plots become unusable conventional purposes, generating triad interconnected challenges: environmental degradation, social disintegration, economic decline. Building on landscape-ecological architectural research, study underscores how adaptive reuse—often manifested repurposing existing structures integration natural elements—can powerful tool mitigating adverse effects abandoned territories. One specific strategy advocated by authors involves establishing “green corridors,” which not only expand urban green spaces connect isolated districts but also provide recreational zones contribute to public well-being.International precedents offer instructive lessons urbanists policymakers. Two emblematic projects are Manhattan Waterfront Greenway New York Cuernavaca Railway Linear Park Mexico City. Both examples highlight preserving historical character while incorporating ecological frameworks can galvanize community involvement, reinforce local identity, spark investment previously neglected areas. Manhattan, demonstrating underutilized be converted vibrant hubs life. Meanwhile, City’s exemplifies reuse disused rail infrastructure, shaping multifunctional corridor addresses transportation needs enriches communal ties fosters biodiversity.Within Ukraine, grassroots endeavors like “The Other Way” Kharkiv illustrate principles deployed scale. initiative sense shared ownership, cultivates awareness, revitalizes land. Likewise, “Green Corridor” concept has sought transform corridors interconnected, environmentally friendly routes bring together pedestrians, cyclists, nature. Although these resonate with international best practices, they constrained cultural, legal, financial barriers limit their scope.Ultimately, this concludes widespread adoption holds potential reshape “industrial wastelands” fully functional, inclusive landscapes. By aligning community-driven processes priorities authorities planners, municipalities safeguard cultural heritage, strengthen sustainability, stimulate socio-economic growth. Where collaborative mechanisms between government, private investors, civil society consistently maintained, may evolve decisive factor achieving Ukraine’s overarching sustainable development goals—ensuring more livable, equitable, resilient future.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Driving Factors for Low-Carbon Development of the Construction Industry in China DOI Creative Commons

Yu Geng,

Youquan Xu, Ke Ma

et al.

Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 71 - 71

Published: Dec. 29, 2024

The construction sector in China exhibits elevated levels of energy consumption and carbon emissions, which presents considerable obstacles to the attainment reduction objectives. Contemporary research predominantly focuses on advancement low-carbon building technologies measurement emissions. This study seeks driving factors development China’s industry complex relationships between different entities from perspective industrial systems. Initially, through a comprehensive literature review expert interviews, six distinct stakeholders twenty-one relevant were identified. Following this, Social Network Analysis was employed evaluate data collected surveys. findings suggest that ten critical factors, such as market demand for emerging entities, competition business needs non-governmental significantly influence industry. Within network participants, government, public, are positioned centrally, exerting substantial focal points development. insights derived this will provide guidance engagement various initiatives serve reference policymakers transformation

Language: Английский

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Towards an integrated framework for sustainability: evaluating selected projects from Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Haitham Sadek Selim,

Abdullah Abuzaid

Frontiers in Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

The capital of Saudi Arabia is evolving into one the most attractive cities in Middle East due to various ambitious expansion projects aligned with Vision 2030. This urban development strategy requires researchers adopt evaluation approaches based on comprehensive sustainability criteria, including environmental and cultural sustainability, community involvement, economic feasibility. study utilizes Delphi methodology define criteria their importance, employing technique gather insights from a group experts through three rounds questionnaires. responses were analyzed using Top-of-Priority Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) develop an integrated model, which assessed architectural practices Riyadh key projects: King Fahad National Library, Qasr Al-Hokm, Arabia's Digital City. Data sources included extensive site visits, project documentation, expert evaluations. model demonstrated varying levels across projects. Library Al-Hokm showed high scores practices, while City lagged behind several areas, highlighting need for improvement. research enhances understanding how globalization influences renewal emphasizes importance developing effective models that address multifaceted nature sustainability. findings underscore continuous reassessment initiatives city align both international standards local contexts. proposed successfully tests frameworks at level, indicating areas future enhancements contributing valuable toward achieving sustainable Arabia.

Language: Английский

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