Industrial heritage is widely recognized as an essential part of the built environment, reflecting human achievements in technical culture. In sustainable development, the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage structures has emerged as a pivotal strategy for safeguarding historical edifices while seamlessly integrating them into the fabric of moder...

By Ljiljana Jevremović, Ana Stanojević, Uroš Antić, Isidora Đorđević, Aleksandar Milojković

Fly ash is a by-product of coal combustion in thermal power plants. While the European Union recycles and utilizes almost all of its fly ash across various industries, only 2.7% is used in our country. This paper researchs the potential applications of fly ash in road construction, including its use in embankment layers, enhancement of mechanical p...

By Milan Draganovic, Nenad Ristic, Dusan Grdic

In urban areas, which are increasingly facing environmental and spatial challenges such as the urban heat island effect, air pollution, and a decline in quality of life, there are often neglected and underutilized spaces with the potential to become valuable public resources. In this context, pocket parks represent one of the key micro-intervention...

By Natalija Stanković, Maša Ranđelović

Strategy for sustainable urban development of cultural buildings along the Cultural Route identifies urban mapping strategy for restoring circulation by activating social aspects and developing cultural activities at the cultural buildings, monuments and urban squares located along the Cultural Route in Skopje. The methodology of this scientific pa...

By Full Prof. Dr Viktorija Mangaroska, Liljana Mangaroska, Full Prof. Dr Kosta Mangaroski

Contemporary aesthetics is facing an identity issue with being truly original and rather reviving trends from the past. This nostalgia-forward approach to style has made its way to every aspect of human culture, including music, fashion, and ultimately, space. Increasingly, we are witnessing a growing trend of transforming abandoned urban spaces an...

By Damjan Trifunović, Jovana Stefanović

Modern architectural solutions in densely populated areas require structures with multiple underground levels. With advancements in construction technology, numerous solutions have been developed to secure the excavation of foundation pits and adjacent structures. The most rational solution adopted is the securing of the excavation and adjacent str...

By Radovan Perić, Srđan Živković, Dragana Turnić, Marija Spasojević Šurdilović

This study investigates contemporary housing trends in Niš, Serbia, focusing on urban planning, architectural practices, and socio-economic conditions influencing the local housing market. The primary objectives are to identify prevailing housing trends, assess their conformity with current regulatory frameworks, and propose improvements to ...

By Slavisa Kondic, Katarina Medar, Milica Zivkovic, Vojislav Nikolic, Mirko Stanimirovic

Recycling of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) provides new raw materials, reducing the use of natural resources and the amount of waste for disposal. The aim of this work is to increase the recycling rate of C&DW by building a recycling yard with a mobile plant, with minimal negative environmental impacts. Primary separation at sour...

By Ivan Stojković, Predrag Stanković, Milica Trpkova

The paper presents a study on the transformability of architectural form under the influence of light and shadow as key elements of visual perception, experience, art, and architecture. Through the analysis of examples where these factors are the primary determinants of the appearance of architectural form, the study demonstrates the principle of s...

By Jasmina Tamburić, Olivera Nikolić

This paper investigates the natural frequencies of square and rectangular cross-laminated timber–concrete composite plates using the approximate analytical Rayleigh method and finite element analysis in Abaqus/Standard. Determining the natural frequency, as dynamic characteristic, is important for verifying the serviceability limit state rega...

By Nikola Janković, Andrija Zorić, Radovan Cvetković, Lazar Živković, Ivan Nešović