This paper reframes the research question of housing by shifting the focus from the optimization of the universal housing types toward an investigation of dwelling as a dynamic, relational and experiential process. The study proposes an integrative conceptual framework based on three theoretical approaches  phenomenology (of space), performa...

By Monika Bilbija

The urban transformation of Banja Luka, which during the final period of socialism (1975–1990), was guided by the City’s Urban Plan, has proceeded without a clear strategic vision of urban development since the late 1990s. During this period, the city developed according to detailed regulatory plans and was strongly influenced by neolib...

By Brankica Milojević

Decarbonizing the existing building stock requires moving beyond an approach based solely on reducing operational energy consumption and toward an integrated life-cycle assessment perspective. The standardization framework for building renovation encompasses energy performance, life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs),...

By Slobodan Peulić, David Christian Finger

The Knićanin–Čenta subcatchment area, located in Central Banat, is a fertile agricultural region whose water regime is significantly influenced by the water levels of the surrounding rivers—the Danube, Tisa, Begej, as well as the Karaš canal. During May and June 2019, while the TurkStream gas pipeline was under construction, the ...

By Tamara Pantić, Marijana Milic, Ljubomir Budinski, Goran Jeftenic, Danilo Stipic

Prior to building retrofitting, thermal performance assessment of the building is essential. An adequate assessment can provide useful insights to heat-losses and envelope anomalies i.e. thermal bridges, mold, air infiltration etc. The most important physical quantity that needs to be defined is the thermal transmittance (U-value) which is the key ...

By Slobodan Peulić, Darija Gajić, Jelena Kljakić, Biljana Antunović

This article examines the establishment and architectural evolution of the Convent and Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary in Tolisa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from its medieval origins to its status as a National Monument and important convent in Bosna Argentina. Along with the development process from the first chapel that led to the full-size ...

By Miroslav Malinović, Jasna Guzijan, Siniša Cvijić, Milijana Okilj

The main research problem relates to the possibilities of applying contemporary principles of cultural heritage preservation in practice. Its examination is the focus of teaching in cultural heritage preservation at the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade. In the case study of the Military Kitchen within the Belgrade Fortress, and through the devel...

By Ena Takač, Jelena Šćekić, Marko Nikolić

All the neighboring countries are facing rapid depopulation, and thus decreasing number of high school graduates. On the other hand, it is needed to select the best quality candidates to enroll colleges/universities in order to be trained for future profession in shortest study time and solid passing rate. The most effective forecast for success in...

By Ljubiša Preradović, Đorđe Stojisavljević, Vladimir Mučenski

This paper outlines a method for researching and recording heritage in remote mountainous regions, using the Municipality of Pogoni, Community of Dolo, Greece, as a case study. It details the documentation of various monuments with high accuracy and precise 3D rendered models. Emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage in remote are...

By Charikleia Pagouni, Dimitrios Anastasiou, Athanasia Liberi, Eleni Vouklari, Vassilios Pagounis

The dominant spatial transformation which was indirectly supported by the social revolutions of the last century is the suburbis or the suburbs such as are widely spread today. This phenomenon, which has been studied since the mid last century, has been analyzed through different contexts and geographic areas often referred to by different terminol...

By Zoran Uljarević, Malina Čvoro, Igor Kuvač