Dimensions Of Architecture Research Articles

Collision and contiguity in the transformation of Prishtina's urban form

AbstractThe work focuses in architectural dimension of urban form, by confronting the plans of three neighborhoods in Prishtina that represent potentially three main urban paradigms of the last decades in city's urban transformation. The study aims to unfold the main elements, confront them, and expose to possible transformation. The work progressively decomposes each case into basic components and deductively to their minimal unit.The research, through interpretation and graphic illustrations, analyzes the three plans by layers: basic elements and their relational modalities, urban matrix, open space character and composing minimal units. The process will identify the main components, and their generic potentiality to be considered as future inputs in city's development.

Reclaiming Urban Space: Gordon Matta-Clark’s Artistic Approach to the Peripheral Neighborhoods

This study examines the interaction of art works and architectural interventions by Gordon Matta-Clark in the context of Tirana, analyzing through his practice the destruction of areas of the city for requalification, a relatively recent phenomenon known as gentrification in Tirana. The main question of this research is how Matta-Clark's creativity can serve as a fruitful resource for understanding urban change and advances in formal sustainability. While Tirana in recent years has experienced urban development, the city is challenging simi- lar problems that important cities like New York have experienced during the 60s and 70s. The history of the city and the social issues are different, but still there are some similarities, especially in the case of gentrification. These problems were addressed by artists who aimed to create a dialogue between community rights and public authorities. Referred to that, Matta Clark's art practice can be seen as a way for dealing with those issues. Matta-Clark's approach challenges the boundaries of the routed belief of the role of archi- tecture; he challenges the fixed rules of architecture by focusing on deconstruction and com- munity involvement. By using his works as a method to analyze urban space, this research investigates the artistic and social dimensions of architecture, urban voids, and the potential of temporary abandoned spaces to foster community engagement. The research examines the potential of Matta-Clark's methods in the context of Tirana’s urban re-qualification.

Data collecting for conservation project of Aurelian Walls of Rome – sector G20-21

Abstract Rome is one of the most sustainable cities. Aurelian Walls is part of the city, still used to this day even though it has changed functions. This important monument marks the territorial boundary and also served as a defensive wall from the third century until the fall of Western Rome. According to (Lanciani, 1892), the length of the entire circuit reached 18.837 m, or a bit more than 19 km surrounding the city of Rome and is divided into several sectors (Richmond, 2013). Each sector contains several square shape towers in every 100 Roman feet. Some of these sectors have been modified, damaged or destroyed. Including G sector, tower number 20-21, in where the research conducted. The aim of this study is to understand the principles of conservation in this monument that provides insight into conservation techniques and an overview of the sustainable maintenance of historic structures. Investigating the history and chronology of the construction with literature relating to the historical building, monument and site, is a method used coupled with direct observation and measurements. The results of direct observations are then redrawn and compiled in an observation document. This document provides an overview of the damage and architectural dimensions of the monument. This data becomes a reference for what steps need to be taken at the next stage. Conservation projects require critical evaluation before intervention is carried out.

Model of Internalization of Religious Moderation Values ​in Salafiyah Boarding Schools

This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing religious moderation values at the Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School, Rubath Al Muhibbien, Palembang. Religious moderation is crucial for maintaining stability and avoiding excessive religious interpretations that may violate humanitarian values, social agreements, and public order. Salafiyah Islamic boarding schools were chosen as the focus due to their pivotal role in fostering a moderate understanding of Islam, particularly in instilling these values in their students. The research utilized a qualitative phenomenological approach. Key informants included school leaders, administrators, teachers, students, alumni, and the general community. Activities observed encompassed the internalization process of religious moderation values, with classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning) serving as supporting documents: data collection methods involved observations, in-depth interviews, and written and oral documentation. The Miles and Huberman data analysis method, known for its three primary activities, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification was employed. The findings reveal a model of internalizing religious moderation values at the Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School, consisting of three stages: value transformation, transaction, and internalization. The first stage involves value transformation through conceptual, institutional, operational, and architectural dimensions. The second stage consists of implementing advisory strategies and customary practices to instil values among students. The third stage incorporates role modelling, habituation, exemplification, advisory roles, promises, threats, and disciplinary measures. By focusing on one Islamic boarding school, the research results may not fully reflect the internalizing religious moderation values ​​in other Islamic boarding schools with different characteristics, cultures, and teaching methods. The originality lies in the model of internalizing religious moderation values ​​that have been developed. This holistic approach combines unique conceptual, institutional, operational, and architectural aspects and strategies relevant to the culture and traditions of Islamic boarding school education.

Cultural and social dimensions of green architecture: Designing for sustainability and community well-being

Cultural and social dimensions of green architecture: Designing for sustainability and community well-being

Social Cluster and Heritage Memory: A Study on the Space Perception of Zhaozhou Basin Horse Caravan Vernacular Architecture

Located in Dali, Yunnan, the Zhaozhou basin is home to many precious architectural heritages, particularly the historical horse caravan architecture. These buildings face the challenge of renewal and transformation. It is of great significance to explore the local population’s awareness of the architectural heritage of the horse caravan in order to protect the architectural heritage and facilitate rural revitalization. This study reviews the related research on “space perception”, establishes a theoretical framework of space perception under the architectural dimension, and develops hypotheses. The social cluster of typical settlements in the Zhaozhou basin is selected as the research object, and empirical analyses are carried out using SPSS and AMOS software. An analytical framework model of empirical research is constructed to evaluate the space perception of the current social population. The results of the reliability and validity tests of the questionnaire show that the CR is greater than 0.7 and that the AVE is greater than 0.5. The value of the structural equation model fitting index χ2/df is 1.863, which is less than 3. The model test results show that research hypotheses H1–H5 are supported; that is, space perception has a significant positive impact on cognition and local identity, cognition has a significant positive impact on local identity and space function, and place identity has a significant positive impact on space appeal. This study demonstrates the relationship between space perception and the architectural remains of the horse caravan, and it analyzes the human psychological perception behind the material space. The findings support the need for further conservation of the horse caravan architecture. This study further deepens the theory of space perception and its application in the study of vernacular architecture, which can provide a research path for the protection and development of vernacular architectural heritage.

Enterprise Integration as a Driving Factor for Guiding Digitalization in a Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprise

In the face of rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer demands, businesses increasingly turn to digitalization to remain competitive and redefine industry standards. This article delves into the crucial role of enterprise integration within the context of digital transformation, with a specific focus on manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Based on fieldwork within the Innovation Factory North project in Denmark, the study presents a three-dimensional framework – architecture, capabilities, and governance – that is instrumental in guiding manufacturing SMEs through the complexities of digitalization. The architecture dimension explores the dichotomy between monolithic and fog (edge) architectures, highlighting their respective merits and challenges. The capabilities dimension introduces the concept of operational capability stacking, demonstrating how specific information systems, when integrated, yield new capabilities. A list of common capabilities in manufacturing enterprises is provided, offering inspiration for manufacturing SMEs to enhance their operational efficiency. The governance dimension injects a strategic dimension into the digitalization process, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between technology-driven and process-driven optimization methodologies. The research underscores the strategic nature of digitalization in manufacturing SMEs, recognizing the interconnectedness of architecture, capabilities, and governance in achieving sustained success in the digital landscape. The proposed three-dimensional framework is substantiated through real-world applications within Denmark’s Innovation Factory North project, providing tangible insights and scenarios to navigate the intricacies of the digital landscape effectively.

Business model innovations amidst adverse economic conditions: the role of CEO values

Purpose The current business environment is characterized by high levels of uncertainty that affect the global economic system and have the greatest impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an elevated degree of perceived uncertainty, Chief executive officers' (CEOs) of SMEs find themselves in a situation where the old approaches to decision-making are irrelevant and the time to create new ones is limited. The purpose of this study is to examine whether appealing to personal values helps CEOs cope with a high level of perceived uncertainty and make decisions about the further development of the firm by undertaking business model innovations (BMI). Design/methodology/approach This study follows a multiple case study research design drawing on data collected from 10 Russian SMEs. Findings The authors show that CEOs’ communion values lead to innovations in the revenue model and value architecture dimensions of the business model. CEOs who are inclined to agentic values introduce innovations in the revenue model and value offering dimensions. Those executives who balance between the two types of values tend to also balance between different types of innovations in the elements of the business model. Originality/value The results indicate that personal values of CEOs play an important role in managerial processes and the strategic choice of a BMI type. Moreover, personal temporal focus orientation serves as a translation mechanism in the relationship between CEO values and BMI in SME settings.

The impact of the colonial architecture on the urban sustainability of Laghouat city in Algeria: ksar of Laghouat as a case

Among the risks that cities are exposed to, colonization emerges as a multifaceted concern representing historical and modern dimensions that can significantly impact a city’s urban sustainability. This study explores the diverse implications of colonization on the urban sustainability with a focus on the Ksar of Laghouat in Laghouat city, Algeria. It examines the urban adaptation cycle and the imprint left by the colonial era on the fabric of the city. Utilizing the method of adaptive cycle approach and transfer entropy analysis, our goal is to quantify interaction on the historical and urban development of potential, connectedness, and resilience of Laghouat city. This study enhances the understanding of the Architectural heritage of Algeria and highlights dynamics between traditional and colonial architectural dimensions of Ksar of Laghouat. By assimilating the impact of colonization on the urban development of the city, we aim to improve the resilience and sustainability of Laghouat, through empowering its local community, and providing decision-makers with valuable sustainable strategies and adaptation mechanisms for future urban visions of the city.

Strategies for multi-case physics-informed neural networks for tube flows: a study using 2D flow scenarios

Fluid dynamics computations for tube-like geometries are crucial in biomedical evaluations of vascular and airways fluid dynamics. Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods. However, vanilla PINNs often demand longer training times than conventional CFD methods for each specific flow scenario, limiting their widespread use. To address this, multi-case PINN approach has been proposed, where varied geometry cases are parameterized and pre-trained on the PINN. This allows for quick generation of flow results in unseen geometries. In this study, we compare three network architectures to optimize the multi-case PINN through experiments on a series of idealized 2D stenotic tube flows. The evaluated architectures include the ‘Mixed Network’, treating case parameters as additional dimensions in the vanilla PINN architecture; the “Hypernetwork”, incorporating case parameters into a side network that computes weights in the main PINN network; and the “Modes” network, where case parameters input into a side network contribute to the final output via an inner product, similar to DeepONet. Results confirm the viability of the multi-case parametric PINN approach, with the Modes network exhibiting superior performance in terms of accuracy, convergence efficiency, and computational speed. To further enhance the multi-case PINN, we explored two strategies. First, incorporating coordinate parameters relevant to tube geometry, such as distance to wall and centerline distance, as inputs to PINN, significantly enhanced accuracy and reduced computational burden. Second, the addition of extra loss terms, enforcing zero derivatives of existing physics constraints in the PINN (similar to gPINN), improved the performance of the Mixed Network and Hypernetwork, but not that of the Modes network. In conclusion, our work identified strategies crucial for future scaling up to 3D, wider geometry ranges, and additional flow conditions, ultimately aiming towards clinical utility.

Effect of Highly Crosslinked Domains on the Dimensions of Network Polymers

AbstractThe effect of spatial inhomogeneity on the dimensions of network polymers is investigated by using model networks containing highly crosslinked domains. It is found that the dimensions of network architecture consisting of densely crosslinked domains connected by long chains are larger than those of loosely crosslinked domains connected by short chains, given the cycle rank is the same. The cases with the domains connected by the domains are also investigated. In all cases, the dimensions are larger than the corresponding randomly crosslinked homogeneous networks. This is because the loosely crosslinked regions dominate the dimensions of network polymers. The master curve relationship found for the statistical networks is applicable also for the present types of spatial inhomogeneous network polymers when the cycle rank is increased to make the network well‐developed in a homologous series of networks.

Staging Sovereignty: Ephemeral Architecture and the Entry of Maria Teresa Rafaela into France, 1745

Abstract This article examines the architectural dimensions of the remise, a courtly ceremony that marked the moment when a royal bride departed her homeland to be given into her new husband’s possession. Staged in frontier zones, this ritual was often facilitated by ephemeral structures such as bridges and pavilions that, as part of their ritual function, marked out firm boundaries where none existed before. This study focuses on the remise staged in 1745 on a disputed island, the Isle of Pheasants, for the marriage of Princess Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain to the French dauphin Louis-Ferdinand. Using state papers, contracts, and ceremonial texts, the article reconstructs the ephemeral spaces in which the handover was transacted. In doing so, this study reveals both the architectural stage management of the Franco-Spanish relationship and, more broadly, the spatial and ritual practices that undergirded early modern European diplomacy.

The influence of islamic banking digital service quality on intention to continue using islamic banking: a case of Indonesia

Research aims: Technological advances impact every aspect of daily life, including in Islamic banking. To keep its customers, the Islamic banking industry continues improving the quality of its digital services. Using the DBSQual model, this research aims to examine the quality of Islamic banking digital services, which encompasses seven dimensions: application architecture, application efficiency, responsiveness, user-friendliness, security, reliability, and personalization, towards the intention to continue using Islamic banking.Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of this research was Islamic bank customers in Indonesia. The sample was then selected based on the criteria of Islamic bank customers using mobile banking services. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires developed from previous research. To validate the questionnaire, consultations were conducted with four survey accounting experts. Also, a pilot study was performed. Hypothesis testing was then done using the Structural Equation Modelling technique based on Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).Research findings: The results demonstrated that three dimensions of digital service quality significantly influenced the intention to continue using Islamic banks, namely application efficiency, security, and reliability. Meanwhile, the dimensions of application architecture and responsiveness had no effect.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study covers the gap related to empirical studies that examine the role of digital service quality development on intentions to continue using Islamic banking services.

Bioclimatic approaches of modern residential architecture in Cyprus, 1952-1974

. In terms of energy efficiency, bioclimatic architecture aims at minimizing the energy consumption of the building and at achieving control of the microclimate of the indoor spaces. The bioclimatic dimension of residential architecture in Cyprus is examined on the basis of residential buildings, designed in the period 1952-1974 by the Cypriot architect Neoptolemos Michaelides. The selected projects are of a high national architectural significance, as they represent in a most distinct way a critical introduction of modern architecture in Cyprus. In architectural terms, the designs follow the functional disposition, without relying on symbolic or decorative parameters. Following an overview of modern architecture in Cyprus, in the specific period, the main climatic conditions of the region and the thermal comfort criteria are briefly presented. The analysis of five residential buildings, situated in the broader Nicosia district refers to the architectural design strategies, and the construction materials and systems, applied for achieving human comfort, as regards cooling and natural lighting. The study proves that a series of strategic design actions ensure thermal improvements of the buildings and lead to optimum levels of thermal comfort, enabling thus substantial energy profits.

ВОЗМОЖНЫЕ ОСНОВЫ ДЛЯ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЯ СТРУКТУРНЫХ И ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ АРХИТЕКТУРНЫХ ОБЪЕКТОВ В РАМКАХ ФЛОРИСТИЧЕСКОЙ МОДЕЛИ

Although several buildings of cultural and commercial significance have emerged in different parts of the world, imbibing the structural and functional features of floral anatomy, floristry is still at an evolutionary stage as a new dimension of biomimetic architecture. In response to the worldwide adoption of flower-oriented architectural designs, this paper proposes a framework to follow in developing a floristry-based model that could be used while forming structural and functional architectural objects to suit buildings constructed under multi-dimensional urban development projects. A detailed presentation of the exercise is created, encompassing all the essential biomimetic principles based on floristry. When constructing this framework, the primary focus is on integrating sustainable and environmentally conscious architectural concepts, which are paramount to the proposal. During the development of the model, techniques for drawing inspiration from floral morphology and behavioral patterns are examined, along with guidance on how to integrate them into architectural designs. In that respect, the paper strives to identify a set of fundamental elements in a building focused on its usage, sustainability, and maintenance in an environment-friendly mode. In addition, to present an appropriate set of floristic sources to assist the design of objects of the boundary field of "biology", laying the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of floristry in contemporary architectural activity. The focus of this paper is on public multifunctional buildings

Influence of Financial Architecture, Corporate Social Responsibility on Company Value of Banking in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze and explain the influence of the dimensions of financial architecture consisting of ownership structure, capital structure, and corporate governance as well as adding other variables namely CSR to company value of banking in Indonesia. This research was conducted on banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period of 2018 - 2020 using secondary data sources, consisting of 81 banks, of which 76 banks as samples because they have complete data. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis, multiple correlation analysis, determination analysis, and t-test. The results showed that the ownership structure, capital structure, corporate governance, and CSR had a positive and significant effect on company value of banking in Indonesia.

The Impact of Information Architecture on Final User Benefits

The study aims to define information architecture and its dimensions and measure the role of the relationship between the dimensions of information architecture and the end user. Additionally, the study seeks to assess the impact of indicators of information architecture dimensions on achieving benefits for the end user. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology as a specialized approach for execution, utilizing questionnaires, observation, and structured interviews as data collection methods. The statistical software SPSS was employed for analyzing the study’s results. The study yielded several notable outcomes. The study’s findings indicated a statistically significant impact between the elements of organizational knowledge as one of the dimensions of information architecture. Information technology emerged as the most influential factor, whereas organizational culture had the least impact on achieving benefits for the end user. The results affirmed a statistically significant positive relationship between information technology and achieving benefits for the end user, with a correlation coefficient of (0.68). This indicates that as information technology increases within the organization (study field), the benefits for the end user also increase.

Green Hospital Standards in the Teaching Hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences: Compliance Status and Providing Solutions

Background: A Green Hospital is a hospital that sees the environment as a part of its service quality processes and reduces environmental risks by applying effective measures in all dimensions, including management, water, energy, and waste. This study aimed to investigate the status of Green Hospital standards in the teaching hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences (UMSU). Methods: This descriptive study was conducted cross-sectionally on eight teaching hospitals associated with UMSU in 2022. The information collection tool was the Green Hospital Checklist, which consists of seven dimensions: energy, waste management, architecture, water, chemicals, supplies, and medicine. Data were collected through field observation and interviews with hospital executives. Descriptive statistics were used in SPSS 22 software for data analysis. Results: According to the results, among the eight hospitals covered by UMSU, four hospitals in the energy consumption dimension, two hospitals in the architecture dimension, one hospital in the waste management dimension, six hospitals in the chemicals dimension, and five hospitals in the medicine consumption dimension met 50% or more of the Green Hospital standards. Regarding water conservation and purchasing supplies, no hospital met the Green Hospital standards. Only one hospital met more than 50% of the Green Hospital standards overall. Conclusion: Considering that the score obtained from the studied hospitals was lower than the desired level, identifying the challenges of achieving standards in implementing Green Hospital programs is paramount. Implementing these standards requires creating a green management team and planning for the seven studied variables.

La roulotte comme médiatope mobile. Un art de vivre transporté

The article explores the literary representation of the nomadic living-wagon by comparing its significance in the auto-representational œuvres of the sintizze Philomena Franz and Sandra Jayat, as well as in the hetero-representational work of Alain-Fournier. The works emphasise the architectural dimension of the mobile houses as “dual machines” to the detriment of their practical usage as a means of transport. However, the dynamic nature of the roulotte is bestowed on the inhabitants during their stays at stopping places. The protagonists thus embark on inner journeys which, through their continuity with the mobile nomadic home, become transformative.

René Furer’s Semantic and Syntactic Analysis: Venturi and Vignola at ETH Zurich

This paper explores the response of the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zurich) to the student unrest of 1968. Specifically, it analyses the teaching of Swiss architect and educator René Furer on architectural theory. One of the key examples is Furer’s lecture on mannerism, in which both sixteenth-century and contemporary projects were used to illustrate “semantic” and “syntactic” dimensions of architecture. The terminology and pluralist content of the lecture show how mannerism was related to the notion of architecture as language and to nascent postmodernism. By highlighting this episode, the paper challenges the prevailing narrative of Swiss architecture as a bastion of modernism, suggesting that teaching at ETH was more in tune with international developments than previously thought.