Conceptual Architecture Research Articles

6G communication systems: concept, trends, physical level technologies

A review and analysis of scientific papers published to date on various aspects of 6G is presented. The emphasis is on physical layer technologies, since they are the ones that largely form the basis and determine the potential of the future system. These include multiple access, multi-user multi-antenna systems, reconfigurable reflective surfaces, and modulation and channel coding techniques. In addition, promising application scenarios, new services and services, predicted requirements, concepts of 6G network architecture, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as new frequency ranges are considered.

Power, youth, and temporality: capitalising on the symbolic in resourcing social entrepreneurship

PurposeUsing elements of Bourdieu’s (1986) capitals framework as an underpinning conceptual architecture, this paper theorises the role of symbolic capital in resourcing a specific example of socially entrepreneurial behaviour.Design/methodology/approachThis paper relies on data collected via a qualitative variant of the critical incident technique.FindingsThe analysis resulted in three focal themes: power (a dynamic of cooperation rather than domination), age (youth as a means of legitimation) and temporality (as both lever and conduit).Research limitations/implicationsThese themes further current understanding of socially entrepreneurial behaviour and potentially catalyse additional questioning and investigation specific to the construct of symbolic capital in this context.Practical implicationsThe insights offered in the paper may assist those tasked with supporting success (policymakers and practitioners) in the social entrepreneurship domain.Originality/valueRelatively little is known about the operationalisation of capitals in the context of social entrepreneurship, and even less about symbolic capital specifically. Particular emphasis is given to moving beyond a focus on the simple mechanics of capital exchange and conversion.

Cognitive Principles for Remote Condition Monitoring Applied to a Rail Pantograph System

Remote condition monitoring (RCM) aims to ensure the availability of railway assets. Previous work has indicated the importance of a user-centred RCM design approach based on cognitive principles, but there has been no known demonstration of the application of these principles. The following paper takes this theory-based approach and applies it to the design of an RCM system for the rail pantograph/Overhead Line (OHL) system. The paper first presents a high-level conceptual architecture, based on four stages of cognitive decision-making (notification, acceptance, analysis and clearance), linked to the wider monitoring architecture. Second, the paper uses cognitive principles to propose demonstration Human–Machine Interface designs for the OHL system. These HMIs were presented in an evaluation with subject matter experts. The outcomes of the process generated user-centred design recommendations for RCM. Furthermore, the evaluation suggested the importance of multiple paths through the HMI dependent on the type and urgency of fault. Finally, the outcomes of the evaluation also highlighted the importance of considering context when deploying user-centred RCM.

A bibliometric and systematic review of scientific publications on metaverse research in architecture: web of science (WoS)

AbstractThe global trends related to the concept of Metaverse in architecture have significantly expanded in recent years, thanks to the increasing number of scientific publications. Systematically examining the literature on this topic and identifying research trends and potential directions provides comprehensive data maps, thus charting a roadmap for researchers interested in working in this field. In this context, the research aims to identify the trends and tendencies of the concept of the Metaverse in the scientific literature over time at the primary analysis levels, such as countries, institutions, resources, articles, authors, and research topics. The research conducted with this aim involves a dynamic, visual, and systematic examination of the academic literature on academic publishing using data accessed without year limitations from the Web of Science Core Collection-Citation database. In the research conducted without year limitations, a sample comprising 334 articles published/planned to be published between 2005 and 2024 is analyzed. The bibliometrix R-Tool was used to enhance the analysis, and metadata was obtained from the WoS database. This analysis analyzed publications, citations, and information sources, including the most published journals, the most used keywords, the most cited and leading articles, the most cited academics, and the most contributing institutions and countries. In conclusion, this study aims to define the profile of international academic publishing in the field of the Metaverse, present its development, identify research fronts, detect emerging trends, and uncover the working themes and trends in the Metaverse specific to architecture. This study describes the profile of international academic publishing on the metaverse, presents its development, identifies research frontiers, identifies emerging trends, and reveals metaverse study themes and trends in architecture. As a result, education, virtual perception of space, building operation and maintenance, building evacuation, BIM (Building Information Modeling), cultural heritage, physical environment, built environment/planning, smart home, design and creativity, universal design/accessibility, sustainability, smart city/GIS, urban transportation systems, and in-use evaluation are identified as themes that have been studied in relation to the metaverse concept in architecture and design disciplines.

Definition of the requirements architecture for IT solution as a business analytics product

The subject of research in the article is approaches to understanding and interpreting the concept of the architecture of requirements for an IT solution. The purpose of the work is to define the architecture of software requirements for a better understanding and further implementation of this concept in the practice of software development. The article addresses the following tasks: analyze approaches to the classification of requirements to determine common and distinctive characteristics and their impact on the definition of the architecture of requirements; examine requirements engineering standards to find the definition and any relationship to the requirements architecture; consider approaches to building a set of requirements and using templates to describe them to identify optimal strategies for business analytical processes and their impact on the architecture of requirements. The following methods are used: comparative analysis, including comparison and generalization of different classifications of requirements taking into account their impact on the definition of requirements architecture, review of literature and standards related to requirements engineering, as well as analysis of their impact on the process of formation of requirements architecture, analysis of documentation with the aim identifying optimal strategies for building the requirements architecture, as well as analyzing the use of templates for describing requirements and their importance in defining the requirements architecture. In addition, the requirements quality criteria analysis results were interpolated to identify relationships between the quality of requirements and their architecture, which made it possible to determine the optimal approaches to building the architecture of requirements that meet the requirements of software quality. The following results were obtained: approaches to understanding requirements in software development were investigated, generally accepted classifications of requirements and characteristics of quality requirements were given, and links of the chain "requirements – quality of requirements – approaches to description of requirements – standards – architecture of requirements" were analyzed with further logical interpolation of the studied context on the architecture of requirements, the author's definition of the concept of architecture of requirements is proposed. Conclusions. Requirements architecture can be based on different architectural frameworks and depends on software development methodologies, but at the same time, it can vary depending on industry standards and the needs of a specific project. Also, requirements architecture can use certain document templates, but it is not limited to them.

AN EXPLORATION OF BIG DATA AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPING A FLUID AND ADAPTABLE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMMING

Many discussions have been devoted to the use of big data in architecture, particularly as atool for data predictive analysis. Interpretation of big data rules, however, is rarely discussed. This paper explores the use of big data as a basis for programming architectures. It emphasizes the use of big data in design beyond predicting the future. Instead, it is a descriptive resource that transcends rigid data dependencies. This allows architectural program development to become more flexible and adaptable. This study was conducted using exploratory qualitative methodology. A variety of sources in Google were used to collect the data. By using the tracing method, a rule inquiry is conducted. To gain a better understanding of how big data can be applied in architectural programming, a rules-based design exploration was conducted. Based on the results of this study, the following methods may be used to determine the rules: (1) data collection for reading patterns, (2) trace lines as a basis for discovering rules, and (3) exploration of rules as a basis for programming design. The concept of architecture can be considered asa component that incorporates digital technology, which enhances efficiency and adaptability

Expo Gallery Batik Bakaran in Pati Regency with Neo Vernacular Architecture Approach

Bakaran Batik is a cultural heritage originating from Pati Regency. Burnt Batik has now been designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTb) on a national scale. However, as time goes by, its existence among the community is starting to decline in Bakaran Batik. The planning of the Bakaran Batik Expo Gallery in Pati Regency is aimed at preserving the art of batik itself and presenting Bakaran Batik as batik which has its own characteristics, both in terms of motifs, patterns and colors, to the public. wide. The site used in planning the Bakaran Batik Expo Gallery in Pati Regency is located on Jalan Raya Sunan-Ngerang, Bakaran Kulon Village, Juwana District, Pati Regency, 59185. The Expo Gallery Batik Bakaran building applies the Neo-Vernacular architectural concept which adopts the form of a Joglo Traditional House. The environmental aspects used in designing the Bakaran Batik Expo Gallery include rain water harvesting, and the processing of batik waste that does not pollute the surrounding environment. From several planning and design approaches, a planning and design concept was obtained which was used as the basis for planning the design of the Bakaran Batik Expo Gallery in Pati Regency. Some of these approaches include the functional approach, structural approach, performance aspects approach, and architectural approach.

‘안도다다오 건축에서 나타난 기하학적 공간 특성’에 관한 연구

This study is a research paper that derives the geometric design characteristics that appear in Tadao Ando's architecture. The purpose of this study is to theoretically analyze Tadao Ando's architecture and geometry and derive those characteristics through examples of recent domestic buildings since 2010 by Tadao Ando. . The method of this study is to study literature related to theory and analyze cases through architectural collections. Based on Tadao Ando's architectural concept and the meaning of geometry, the characteristics of combined geometry, disconnected geometry, and independent geometry were derived. In addition, a building case analysis was conducted based on geometric spatial characteristics. Tadao Ando's architecture is composed of six methods: juxtaposition, separation, expansion, overlap, transformation, and absorption, and the substantial form of space becomes existential meaning through spatial recognition and becomes essential architecture. Based on this study, we hope to develop research into the essential concepts of geometric space characteristics that appear in architectural space.

Implementation of artificial intelligence methods to the processes of automated metrics forecasting for software systems development projects

The subject matter of the article is the process of automated forecasting of project metrics for software development projects that are typically subject to evaluation. It also covers AI methods and models that can be used to generate basic roadmap templates and operational work lists, as well as alternative estimates depending on the context. The goal of the work is to study the foundations of creating a system for automated predicting of alternative evaluations of a software product. The following tasks were solved in the article: determining the stages of evaluation related to the assessment of alternatives in the life cycle of a software development project; investigating the problems of predicting and the main factors affecting the final indicators; exploring predicting methods that can be used to implement multivariate assessment of a software development project. The following methods are used: methods for evaluating and predicting labor costs in software development projects, machine and deep learning, and assessing their effectiveness for solving the prediction problem. The following results were obtained: the conceptual foundations for creating automated evaluation and prediction systems based on the analysis of the effectiveness of selected machine learning models were determined, the areas of application for artificial intelligence methods in the process of evaluating software development project indicators were identified, the performance indicators of various machine learning models were assessed based on certain model evaluation parameters that characterize prediction accuracy; a conceptual architecture of a project roadmap generation software tool based on the GPT language model was proposed. Conclusions: the use of machine and deep learning methods can improve the accuracy of predictions for key project indicators, provide the possibility of flexible generation of various alternative roadmap templates and operational work lists, making the planning and management process more efficient and transparent under conditions of high uncertainty of project requirements.

From nature to buildings: a biomimetic approach as an alternative against structures’ humidity issues in Jijel – Algeria

Purpose. This study aims to explore the plants’ potential to adjust to humid climates and understand their acclimation processes to inspire building designs and develop moisture-resistant building materials. It’s based on the top-down biomimetic approach and proposes a method for applying biological processes to architectural concepts, referring to the anatomical diagnoses of moisture-resistant plants. Results. The study revealed that mimicking the hierarchical structuring observed in leaf venation patterns significantly improved the mechanical strength and flexibility of the biomimetic materials. The results indicated that plants had evolved several morphological and physiological adaptations and validated the importance of considering both the cuticle and stomata as essential adaptive factors in developing a biomimetic process. Plant adaptation mechanisms led to a focus on porosity, external textures, hydrophobic additives, and multilayer structures of building materials to produce compositions suitable for humid climates inspired by these principles. Scientific novelty. This research contributes to our understanding of how plants adapt to high humidity levels and underlines the importance of adopting the principles developed by biological systems to survive and cope with changing conditions. Practical value. This study opens insights for more resilient bio-inspired architecture that responds adaptively to humid climatic environments and highlights the significance of creating suitable building materials for different climates and those adapted for climate change.

Eco-Public Installation Through Landscape Architecture for Sustainability in the Urban Space

Sustainable art in landscape architecture encompasses activities like installing works of art that are durable, functional, decorative, iconographic, interpretative, integrated, ephemeral, or temporary. Projects of sustainable installation in landscape architecture have highlighted the contributions of public arts in social, cultural, and economic aspects. Studying the environmental impacts of public art in cities is still lacking. The purpose of this article is to highlight the contribution of eco-art in urban space to the development of sustainable cities, through the exam of a selection of sustainable installation from the word. Therefore, peer-reviewed articles and online resources were used to analyze sustainability, awareness, and environmental values associated with eco-public art and sustainable installations in order to inspire other directions, such as a dialogue between art and the public, landscape architecture, and environmental sustainability through public art. Despite landscape architecture studies are often focused on sustainability; however, there is little research on how to create durable installations through the synergy between art, design, and architecture. Based on the analysis of selected projects using a combination between art, design, and architecture concepts, to create an eco-installation in the urban space, it was highlighted that, during the early phases of promoting the green city concept, Eco-Public Art promotes visual support, tools, and the form of knowledge. All the analyzed sustainable projects were developed to demonstrate the best approach to public art because of their attitude and behavior toward the major issues.

А. N. Aristov's Concept «Kyiv as an Architectural & Artistic City» and the Evolution of Approaches to the Historical City in Ukrainian Architectural Science

The article examines the evolution of views of domestic planners and researchers of urban development on the so-called «historical city» during the 20th century. The design of the opposition «old»/ «new city» at the beginning of the 20th century is traced. Special attention is paid to the first conceptual work on the mentioned topic by the Kyiv municipal official A. N. Aristov, «Kyiv as an architectural and artistic city» (1918). Expanding his, so to speak, landscape considerations, Aristov singled out factors that must be taken into account in urban planning. Comparing the views of centuries ago with the current state of affairs, our investigation outlines the methodological prerequisites for the study of the urban development of the historical city, as well as a significant change in the views of domestic researchers and designers regarding the urban heritage of the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries, which is the most actively took place in the 1970s and 1980s. An important summary of the research of the last quarter of the 20th century. was the formation of historical and architectural protection zones of Kyiv, the allocation of the confluence of the Dnieper and Lybіd rivers as a natural border of the conscious development of the city at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries, where the most valuable and integral urban development that took place before the beginning of the 20th century is located. and covers the plateau between the Dnieper and the Lybіd valley. The urban planning analysis of this planning structure, which stretched across the plateau along the Dnieper from north to south, determines the main distinguishing feature of Kyiv is its expedient urban planning linear system. Highlighting the natural-organic and four-dimensional spatio-temporal character of this system, this position is illustrated by a peculiar parade of hills: high-altitude dominants are located at certain spatio-temporal intervals from each other (half an hour or an hour's walk) in such a way that they do not "overlap" one another with visual perception, without suppressing or obscuring anything, and flowing like different themes in a melody, they create a single architectural and artistic composition. At the same time, already in ancient times, Kyiv was a constellation of settlements – a prototype of future satellite cities. Let's emphasize that the develop­ment of urban planning opportunities embedded in this system remains an urgent modern task. The author's personal contribution is the classification of artistic, methodological and organizational proposals of A. N. Aristov's concept. Town plan­ning centers that should be taken into account in urban planning: architectural and artistic, scenic and poetic points. The article characterizes and defines the principle urban planning locations in the process of building the architectural and artistic structure of Kyiv; clarified the organizational provisions of Aristov's architectural and artistic concept with the proposal of new management structures up to the creation of modern structures such as the City Architectural and Planning Office.

The Application of Therapeutic Architecture Concepts in the Proposed Design of a Safe House in Tangerang City

The Application of Therapeutic Architecture Concepts in the Proposed Design of a Safe House in Tangerang City

STRATEGIC SELECTION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE GREEN BUILDINGS CONCEPT FOR THE CITY OF TURKESTAN

Explores the importance of adopting green technology in Kazakhstan for energy efficiency and operational sustainability in the business sector, in response to the growing global trend towards environmentally conscious practices. This research aims to analyse the movement towards green technology and its important role in promoting sustainable development in modern economies. The inquiry focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of green buildings, recognizing them as environmentally friendly constructions and commercially important assets that enhance sustainable business development. By analysing worldwide data, we explore the wider consequences of embracing green building principles, highlighting their ability to create economic benefits and encourage sustainable behaviours. Turkestan, with its potential for significant development as a prominent tourist destination, was emphasised as an important and advantageous city for incorporating green building principles into the expansion plans. Our analysis highlights the strategic alignment between Turkestan's development initiatives and the adoption of green buildings in the city. Turkestan's environmentally sustainable architectural designs, together with the integration of cultural, historical, natural, and modern components, make it a model for sustainable urban development and increase its attractiveness to foreign tourists. The diverse advantages that green buildings provide to different stakeholders, such as government agencies, enterprises, hotels, and tourist destinations, have been examined. Meanwhile, the attractiveness of the city and the practical benefits of green architecture concepts to appeal to foreign tourists highlight a unique experience that blends architectural innovation with the historic legacy of Turkestan. Research recommends strategically choosing green technology, namely integrating green building principles, to enhance Turkestan's status as a premier tourist destination in Kazakhstan.

Kajian Aspek-Aspek Pesantren Tahfidz Khusus Putri di Kabupaten Deli Serdang Dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Islam

Education plays an important role in the progress of a nation, the high number of Islamic communities in Indonesia, including in Deli Serdang Regency, can be ensured that Muslims in Indonesia have an important role in the progress of a nation. Professor Toshiko Kinosita stated that Indonesia's human resources are still very weak to support industrial and economic development, the reason is because the government has never placed education as the most important priority, there are still various education problems that have not been resolved, such as limited education funds. , shortage of teaching materials, low number of skilled teaching staff, and inadequate facilities. To advance the nation's education, development is needed both in terms of physical and learning methods. Therefore, one effective solution is to build a Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School based on General Education. The development of science requires society to choose between focusing on knowledge in the field of religion or academics in general. Often people dream of mastering balanced knowledge, but many schools only focus education on one scientific field and reduce the quota in other fields so that knowledge becomes unbalanced. Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School is designed to provide knowledge and comfort in the learning process, equipped with adequate facilities and infrastructure as well as a more aesthetic building shape. This research aims to analyze the challenges and obstacles in developing the Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School based on General Education, and develop an inclusive and friendly solution environment. The focus is on meeting the needs of varying user abilities, while ensuring good accessibility and sustainability. In the design, building design innovations are also proposed to achieve this goal, taking into account aesthetics and Islamic values ​​in accordance with the function of the building. The methods used include mixed qualitative methods with observation, comparative studies, case studies, interviews and document analysis. The building which applies Islamic architectural concepts in the design of the Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School will also consider Islamic aesthetics and values ​​in its application.

The flow of information in the creation of a microlearningon circular economy

Introduction: The area of education is important for a Circular Economy, as the transition to circular models requires individuals and organizations that learn to innovate and put into practice what they have learned in the real world. This area, from elementary school to graduate school, plays a vital role in ensuring that students of all ages are equipped with the key skills and knowledge to execute circular thinking in their careers. Objective: Map the information flow stages present in the MOOC production process on Circular Economy. Methodology: This research is characterized as exploratory in terms of its objectives and analyzes the flow of information in the process of creating an informational product with regard to procedures. Results: This research showed that an activity of an interdisciplinary nature, such as Information Management - which evolves over time, mainly due to technological innovations - contributed to mapping the stages of needs, obtaining, treatment, distribution, use, storage and disposal of information from the information flow within the process of developing an information product – in this case, the IEC MOOC. Conclusion: Associated with the concepts of information architecture, information design and information ergonomics, GI helped in the structuring, organization and presentation of educational information, optimizing the transmission of knowledge and user experience.

A Comprehensive Model to Assess Sustainable Architecture in Emerged Megacities: A Closer Look at Cairo’s New Administrative Capital (NAC)

The concept of sustainable architecture plays a pivotal role in developing prosperous and environmentally friendly cities. The New Administrative Capital, as depicted in state media, incorporates many sustainable design elements. This includes the use of environmentally friendly building materials, energy-efficient infrastructure, water conservation and recycling, waste reduction, and the provision of green spaces along with efficient public transportation networks. The successful integration of these sustainable features within the NAC highlights the positive outcomes that can be achieved through sustainable urban architecture in major cities. These results not only reduce the environmental footprint but also improve the quality of life and provide economic benefits. However, to encourage the widespread adoption of sustainable urban architecture practices in major cities, further research, policy adjustments, and community engagement are essential. Therefore, this paper aims to present a framework specifically designed to evaluate sustainable initiatives within the New Administrative Capital of Cairo, focusing on its government district and examining the environmental, economic, and societal dimensions. This study will use a qualitative descriptive case study design complemented by a content analysis method.

Non-Traditional Finance and the Infrastructural Imagination of Geoeconomic Hegemony: The Case of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Abstract Against the background of the war waged by Russia against Ukraine, this paper addresses the role of non-traditional financial infrastructures in geopolitical struggles that are conducted by geoeconomic means. Non-traditional finance (in the following: NTF),1 like cryptocurrencies, crypto exchanges, and related services, promises to provide financial security—for instance, in terms of payments—outside of traditional financial infrastructures. NTF gains geopolitical significance in the wake of the US and EU-led financial sanctions against Russian institutions and individuals. The paper investigates this potentially new role of NTF through a theoretical and conceptual architecture that views hegemony, including geopolitical hegemony, from a social-theoretical standpoint: Hegemony is conceptualized as the result of “articulations”—that is, contingent interrelations encompassing both linkages and distinctions—between heterogeneous elements in which the respective role and function of those elements is re-defined through the articulation. With regard to the emerging role of NTF in geopolitical conflicts, the question is how political perceptions of geopolitical conflict and agency are iterated in terms of non-traditional financial infrastructures, and how, in turn, those infrastructures are articulated with respect to their political weight. The paper empirically analyzes the ways in which NTF agents and organizations have been addressed as geopolitical factors in the war confrontation between Russia and Ukraine by political institutions (focusing on the United States, the EU, Russia, and Ukraine), and how they understand their role themselves. Findings show that NTF, in spite of its rising prominence, use, and promise of autonomy, has effectively been articulated as an infrastructure whose concerns with financial and payment security must be subordinated to considerations of political security and international supremacy. In that articulation, Western, Russian, and Ukrainian governments significantly differ with respect to the ways they deploy an infrastructural imagination to define their interests and their views on NTF in the conflict.

AUTOTELICITY AS A CAPACITY OF ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT: ARCHITECTURE OF CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN'S SPACES

<p>This paper explores the intricate relationship between architecture and creativity, with a particular emphasis on the concept of autotelicity. Autotelicity, defined as a state where an individual fully immerses themselves in an activity within a spatial context, is examined as a crucial element in the creative process and appreciation of architecture. The investigation revolves around how autotelicity can form the basis for architectural concepts and how architecture, in turn, can encourage user creativity through this lens. Through case studies of children's spaces, this research aims to illuminate these concepts and provide fresh insights into how architecture influences our spatial perception while fostering creative thought and behavior. The emphasis on autotelicity underscores architecture's potential to inspire creativity and enjoyment in everyday spatial use.</p>

Maurice Blanchot’s troubling geography: Neutralizing key spatial and temporal concepts in the wake of deconstruction

In dialogue with recent studies that have sought to foreground the negative and the abyssal in human geography and that have struggled in vain to prevent their foreclosure, we introduce the work of the French theorist Maurice Blanchot, whose challenging and thought-provoking writings remain largely unknown within our discipline despite their significance for deconstructing geography’s conceptual architecture. After explicating Blanchot’s neutralization of the problem of negativity and positivity, the paper brings Blanchot’s neutral writings to bear on three areas of contemporary geographical concern: the trouble with subjectivity and identity; the unhinging of space and time; and the disaster of writing.