This paper presents the principles and outcomes of a specific methodology conceived as a teaching tool at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Subotica. The methodology is designed to support students in developing a deeper understanding of spatial relations, applicable across all phases of architectural design education. The methodological framewo...

By Milena Grbić, Olivera Dulić

The paper deals with the analysis of open spaces in newly built apartments in Serbia. The research was conducted as a case study of selected examples of newly built or under-construction apartments in the city of Niš. Considering the trends in residential construction from the post-socialist period to the present day, as well as the investor...

By Hristina Krstić, Branislava Stoiljković, Nataša Petković

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become widely accessible, with powerful AI tools integrated into common ICT services and new AI-based applications emerging almost daily, often freely available. The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation (AECO) sector is no exception, as numerous studies highlight AI-enhanced applic...

By Mirjana Devetaković, Jelena Ivanović, Djordje Djordjević, Djordje Mitrović

This article examines the cantilever method for constructing bridge superstructures and highlights the lack of specific accuracy requirements in Bulgarian regulations for this technique. The study defines the necessary accuracy for building bridge superstructures using the cantilever concreting and assembly methods and calculates the precision requ...

By Ani Stefanova

When temperatures of geothermal resource are high enough, i.e. exceeding 150 degrees Celsius, one can engage into electricity production from geothermal. In some cases, lower fluid temperatures are used in so called Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) or Kalina cycle to generate electricity. This complex mechanical process makes use of turbines which utili...

By Aleksandar Jovanović

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are widely utilized to increase the energy efficiency of buildings by minimizing heat loss through exterior walls. However, when improperly installed, thermal bridges are formed, significantly decreasing the overall thermal performance of the façade system. This study aims to identify ins...

By Dušan Ranđelović, Miomir Vasov, Dragan Kostić, Danka Kostadinović, Dragana Dimitrijević-Jovanović

Public open spaces (POS) in residential areas are vital components of urban environments, contributing to quality of life, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.  Effective management models are crucial for ensuring POS are well-maintained, accessible, and responsive to community needs. This paper examines three prominent organisa...

By Milica Ljubenović, Jelena Đekić, Milena Dinić Branković, Milica Igić

Implementing an ESG strategy in business is one of the important steps on the path to sustainable development. In the construction sector, which is one of the largest consumers of natural resources and producers of emissions, the implementation of ESG principles is becoming a necessity. The aim of the article is to describe the issue of implementi...

By Gabriela Kocourkova, Eva Vitkova

Although prefabricated buildings have long been present in modern civil engineering and architectural practice, they still have strong supporters and opponents. This paper explores the achievements of prefabricated construction in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century by presenting two significant buildings: Joseph Paxton’s ...

By DANIJELA Đurić Mijović, Vuk Milošević, Danijela Milanović, Aleksandra Cilić, Miloš Nedeljković

Previous studies in the field of architectural and interior design of patient rooms in secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions in the Republic of Serbia have highlighted the need for access to regulatory documents that legally define the requirements for the planning, design, and construction of such facilities. A key issue identified is the...

By Olivera Nikolić, Aleksandar Kekovic, Vladan Nikolić, Sanja Spasić Đorđević, Jasmina Tamburić