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{"title":"Reflection and importance of user interventions in changes and or transformations in temporary housing after the earthquake","authors":"Ayşe Merve Duru,&nbsp;Özlem Şenyiğit Sarıkaya","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Temporary housing is one of the most important elements in disaster recovery and reconstruction activities in emergency situations. This study predicts that post-disaster housing and social life needs can be improved through user satisfaction analyses and underlines that user experiences can guide the achievement of better design solutions in temporary housing. In this context, the case study is based on an evaluation of the changes and/or transformations that took place as a result of the Lagoon Hobby Houses campus, built in the Kahramanmaraş Expo area, being opened to the use of disaster victims as temporary housing after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. The findings suggest that improvements can be made in evidence- and experience-based design and post-disaster temporary housing design criteria by creating reserve areas for residences, designing common areas that encourage socialization and interaction, and providing access to green areas to overcome post-earthquake traumas more easily.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1001-1016"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Choice preferences in drum tower design among the Dong people: Evidence from the five villages in Guangxi, China","authors":"Siyi Jia ,&nbsp;Wanyu Guo ,&nbsp;Mohd Hafizal Bin Mohd Isa ,&nbsp;Zalena Binti Abdul Aziz ,&nbsp;Muhamad Azhar bin Ghazali","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chengyang Eight Village is renowned as a gathering site for the Dong ethnic group and the most prominent area for wooden architecture. Drum tower is an extremely important representative of wooden architecture that can influence the economic and tourism development of the region, providing functions of public activities, communication, and ethnic identity. However, widespread issues such as damage, abandonment, or disappearance threaten drum towers, which are crucial spiritual centres for Dong villages. Despite the social and functional significance of drum towers, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of how people interact with them. This study aims to analyse Dong people's choice preferences in drum tower design, to examine the importance of 84 practices and influencing factors and propose a research path for study choice preferences. This study selected five villages among the Chengyang Eight Village as the research sites. Based on data from literature, field investigations, questionnaires and statistical analysis methods, this study analysed the choice preferences of local villagers regarding drum tower design. Five steps, 24 elements and 84 practices of drum towers were studied, and the impacts of the four influencing factors (Practicality, Economy, Decoration, and Belonging) on the three levels of the 84 practices were examined. Results showed that drum towers are a part of a complex, mutually reinforcing system where villagers and the towers mutually promote and influence each other. Villagers exhibited ambivalence towards drum tower design, navigating between deep-rooted traditions and evolving functional needs in contemporary contexts. Drawing on the Space-Behaviour Interaction Theory, this study examined the interaction between villagers and drum towers through a comprehensive approach of qualitative and quantitative methods, and established a research path for choice preferences. This study significantly enriches the discourse on minority village studies and traditional architecture, and provides valuable references for cultural heritage preservation and policy formulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 946-964"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cognitive preferences for architectural renovation strategies in traditional villages combining subjective evaluation and eye tracking","authors":"Yu Xing ,&nbsp;Jiawei Leng ,&nbsp;Haifei Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the implementation of the “rural revitalization” strategy, many traditional villages face the challenges of renewal and revitalization. A scientific and effective understanding of these renovation strategies is crucial in the renewal design process. This study integrates eye-tracking technology and subjective evaluation methods to construct a research framework for assessing cognitive preferences regarding architectural renovation strategies in traditional villages. Three villages in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China—She Village, Lixiang Village, and Sujia Ideal Village—were selected as case studies. Subjective evaluation scores were obtained using a semantic differentiation (SD) questionnaire, and the weights of various evaluation dimensions were determined based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Eye-tracking experiments recorded subjects' observation processes of different remodeling spaces, producing focus heatmaps, areas of interest (AOI) maps, and corresponding eye movement data. The comprehensive analysis of these two aspects provides a more thorough understanding and evaluation of renovation strategies in traditional villages: (1) In architectural renovation, the most effective strategies are ranked as follows: block addition, facade renovation, juxtaposition of old and new, and overall reshaping. (2) The metrics of richness and recognizability show significant correlations with eye-tracking data, suggesting their importance in comprehensive analysis. (3) Both high and low subjective evaluation scores attract attention, indicating the need to integrate subjective evaluation results with eye-tracking data for accurate judgment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1017-1034"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating preferences and influencing factors of age-friendly housing environments across different age groups using the Delphi-Kano model and entropy weight TOPSIS method","authors":"Erxin Tu ,&nbsp;Ying Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>China's escalating aging population has made home-based care the primary means of elderly support. However, current residential environments frequently fail to meet seniors' needs. Research on elderly housing lacks comparative studies across different demographic groups. This study employs the Delphi method to identify improvements for Age-Friendly Housing (AFH) and develops a Kano model questionnaire to analyze preferences among various age groups of elderly individuals. Additionally, it evaluates how living arrangements and health conditions impact these preferences. Results show that individuals aged 60–74 prioritize visual connections with the external environment and monitoring the surroundings outside their homes, while those aged 75 and above focus more on bathroom safety and indoor mobility. Seniors aged 60–74 living with children, and those aged 75 and above living with caregivers or in nursing homes, generally exhibit less concern for most design strategies. Conversely, seniors with arthritis, visual impairments, or hearing disabilities tend to favor design improvements more. Policymaking and implementation related to AFH should account for elderly individuals' diverse ages and living arrangements to set appropriate priorities, thereby aiding in optimizing resources and enhancing residents' satisfaction and quality of life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 899-913"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Linear cultural heritage eco-cultural spatial system: A case study of the Great Tea Route in Shanxi","authors":"Tianyi Zhang ,&nbsp;Xinyi Chen ,&nbsp;Tianqi Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The preservation of linear cultural heritage currently stands as a critical issue within the realm of global cultural heritage protection. The integration of cultural and ecological factors, as well as protection policies and implementation strategies, are facing great challenges. In 2019, the linear heritage “the Great Tea Route” was added to the Tentative List of China's World Cultural Heritage, underscoring its cultural and ecological significance. This study presents the construction of an expansive cultural and ecological corridor network across the Shanxi Province section of the route, employing morpho-spatial pattern analysis, the MaxEnt model, and the MCR model to effectively integrate cultural and ecological resources. And explores the establishment of cultural landscape nodes and the enhancement of cultural and ecological services, advocating a community co-construction model. This not only facilitates the development of a corridor-based economy but also addresses administrative challenges, thus promoting the preservation and management of cultural and ecological resources. The network developed comprises 43 cultural ecology points, 86 cultural source points, and 21 ecological sources, forming a foundation for the corridor's conservation and use. This study aims to provide new insights for the sustainable management of linear cultural heritage and promote the comprehensive protection of resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1063-1075"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143911936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From empty to empowering: Leveraging vacant land for urban socio-ecological resilience","authors":"Maryam Naghibi ,&nbsp;Mohsen Faizi ,&nbsp;HamidReza Yazdani ,&nbsp;Ahmad Ekhlassi","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban vacancy, often seen as a challenge, offers unique opportunities for ecological and social enhancements in cityscapes. This study explores the role of small green spaces in urban resilience, particularly in high-density metropolises, through a social-ecological lens. We began with a critical review to develop and validate a questionnaire, drawing on theoretical frameworks and confirming the derived criteria with twenty-two experts. Key resilience attributes identified for urban landscapes included flexibility, efficiency, activity, connectivity, and diversity. Utilizing the Best-Worst Method (BWM), we discerned the most and least significant of these attributes. The study then employed Hierarchical Bayes analysis via XLSTAT software to analyze questionnaire responses (<em>n</em> = 386, 60.36% female) and calculate the part-worth utility and importance ratings for each attribute. Results highlighted water presence, high tree density, and activity areas as vital attributes for small urban parks. These insights are crucial for landscape architects, emphasizing attributes that enhance park visitation and usability. Additionally, the innovative methodological approach of this study offers a new pathway for research in urban planning and the built environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1076-1089"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143911937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of commercial space accessibility in tourist town: A case research of Maotai Town in China","authors":"Lai Xu ,&nbsp;Yuwei Liu ,&nbsp;Jingmi Shen ,&nbsp;Jie Tan ,&nbsp;Akos Hutter","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accessibility is a crucial indicator for evaluating the spatial rationalization of commercial facilities in an area, impacting both commercial development and service efficiency. The objective of this research is to analyze the commercial space layout of Maotai Town in Guizhou Province, China, and to design an evaluation system for commercial space accessibility to enhance the efficiency of commercial space use. Firstly, POI (Point of Interest) Data Visualization Analysis will be employed to identify major commercial hotspots and areas not covered by their service reach. Secondly, the spatial accessibility of commercial spaces will be evaluated using Space Syntax and the Cost-Weighted Model in the topological grid dimension and geometric grid dimension. Finally, we will establish a Minimum Cumulative Resistance Model (MCR Model) based on the analysis results obtained to identify the resistance paths that tourists navigate within the research area. This method will provide a precise framework for evaluating the accessibility of commercial spaces throughout the area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 965-982"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on the gene mapping and formation mechanism of historical buildings influenced by multiculturalism: A case of Gulangyu, China","authors":"Na Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuan Li ,&nbsp;Jingge Liu ,&nbsp;Long Zhao ,&nbsp;Mengsheng Yang ,&nbsp;Huanxia Bai","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Historical buildings influenced by multiculturalism exhibit characteristics of stylistic integration and cultural complexity. Research on multicultural architecture is significant for understanding the collision and fusion of diverse cultures. Currently, studies in this field primarily focus on the qualitative descriptions of architectural styles. In this study, we analyze the floor plans of historical buildings located in the World Cultural Heritage site of Gulangyu Island. Utilizing methods such as typology, spatial schema, space syntax, cluster analysis, and regression analysis, we investigate their gene mapping and formation mechanisms. The results indicate the following: The gene mapping of multicultural plan variants (denoted as \"V\"), can be expressed as follows: V = L × <span><math><mrow><mi>X</mi><mo>%</mo></mrow></math></span> + F × <span><math><mi>Y</mi><mo>%</mo></math></span>, where \"L\" represents the local planar prototype, and \"F\" denotes the foreign planar prototype, and <span><math><mrow><mi>X</mi><mo>+</mo><mi>Y</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>100</mn></mrow></math></span>). These variants can be classified into three types. Multicultural plan variants include three generative mechanisms: \"Imitation,\" \"Compromise,\" and \"Variation.\" The spatial layout, central positioning, and traffic flow lines reflect the \"Imitation\" of local planar prototypes. Connectivity and integration illustrate the \"Compromise\" between local and foreign planar prototypes. Topological structures and topological depth represent the \"Variation\" influenced by foreign planar prototypes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1108-1131"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan","authors":"Samirah Pervaiz ,&nbsp;Fariha Tariq ,&nbsp;Farah Jamil ,&nbsp;Faiqa Khilat ,&nbsp;Sarosh Tariq ,&nbsp;Muhammad Aamir Basheer","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In planning and design, the concept of “place” has always been fundamental. Current patterns show a greater emphasis on influencing and improving community dynamics through altering the “experience” and “feeling” of locations, especially in local commercial centers and markets that play an important role in the economic growth of cities. The research focuses on the significance of placemaking, a critical component in design, for boosting economic activity in the market(s) and simultaneously fostering a place for social engagement and cohesion. A mixed-methods approach was employed to strengthen the connection between placemaking and the local informal economy in urban areas. This research through a case study outlines the placemaking principle that can convert local commercial areas into more socially cohesive, diverse, and vibrant public spaces. It is recommended that this design-based study be instrumental for local and national marketplaces in Pakistan.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 1035-1047"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research on the spatial evolution process and reconfiguration pathway of mountainous cities based on the human-water relationship in river basins—A case study of Yichang City, Hubei Province, China","authors":"Mengjie Zhang ,&nbsp;Wei Zhai ,&nbsp;Ziyang Xiong ,&nbsp;Chong Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foar.2024.12.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the earliest geographical unit of human activities, river basins have nurtured civilizations with distinct local characteristics. The \"human-water relationship\" is a key aspect of \"human-environment interaction,\" driving the evolution of urban and rural systems through human adaptation to water. Using Yichang as a case, this paper analyzes population and land use changes to explore the evolution of its \"mountain-water-city\" spatial pattern. Yichang grows incrementally along the river, forming a compact multi-cluster layout. At the same time, influenced by the significant and special event of the Three Gorges Project construction, the city has undergone rapid \"leapfrog\" development. Amid population mobility and river basin management needs, Yichang should use its \"water\" feature to integrate function, scale, and structure, focusing on water protection and utilization to ensure national and energy security. Secondly, amidst the general trend of declining total population and slowing growth, it is necessary to reasonably guide the aggregation and distribution of population within urban spaces based on the resource carrying capacity of each river basin. Finally, Yichang should break linear development inertia, focus on dual city centers, and redirect leading industries from rivers/roads to the eastern industrial city.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51662,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Architectural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"Pages 914-927"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"艺术学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}