SPATIAL DOWNSCALING OF LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE MAPS – A CASE STUDY FOR THE CITY MUNICIPALITY MEDIJANA, THE CITY OF NIŠ, SERBIA
Urban heat islands are becoming an increasingly important challenge in the 21st century. Land surface temperature is a key factor in the urban heat island risk assessment. Its monitoring is possible through satellite land surface temperature (LST) detection. However, satellite images with insufficient spatial resolution are available to monitor tem...
By Nikola Djokic, Borislava Blagojević
REUSE OF VACANT OFFICE BUILDINGS: ANALYSIS OF quantitative spatial characteristics of office buildings according to typology
Reuse of vacant office buildings represents an increasingly common practice in many cities worldwide. There are numerous examnples of successful reuse, but on the other hand there are examples of reactivation attempts which were not realized even with significant investments. The reasons for unsuccessful attempts are usually found in the lack of un...
By Damjana Nedeljkovic, Lidija Djokic, Tatjana Jurenic
ALGORITHM FOR POSITIONING CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE EXISTING PROFILE OF AN URBAN ROADWAY
This paper presents an algorithm for positioning cycling infrastructure within the existing cross-section of a roadway. The analysis focuses on roadways in urban areas, specifically city streets. The input data consists of the geometric elements of the situational plan, longitudinal profile, and cross-sections. The algorithm first classifies them b...
By Dušan Kocić, Miloš Šešlija, Nenad Stojković
Shaping the space of concert halls as cultural venues throughout history and its influence on contemporary design
The development of concert halls throughout history reflects the innovation of architectural and acoustic principles, adaptation to social, cultural and technological changes, as well as changes in the needs of performers and audiences. The design process, from the first spaces intended for musical performances to today's multifunctional concert ha...
By Marko Jeremić
Seismic performance assessment of an existing RC building in Rozaje according to EN 1998-3
Given that Montenegro is located in a region with a high seismic hazard, assessing the seismic performance and retrofitting of existing buildings is crucial for reducing seismic risk. This presents a significant challenge in modern construction, as most existing buildings were designed according to outdated regulations, making them non-compliant wi...
By Anida Muric, Jelena Pejovic
Microbial Self-Healing Concrete: A Sustainable Solution for Crack Repair
Concrete is the most commonly used material in the construction sector after water, with an annual production of approximately two tons per person worldwide. Crack formation is a significant issue in concrete structures, leading to reduced service life, increased repair costs, and increased maintenance. Although it is impossible to completely preve...
By Jelena Mirjanić, Tiana Milović, Vesna Bulatović, Olja Šovljanski, Igor Džolev
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FIBER REINFORCED SHOTCRETE
In recent years, the use of fiber-reinforced concrete has increased significantly, with significant progress being made in terms of quality and application techniques. Due to its advantage in improving certain material properties, fiber-reinforced shotcrete is widely used in tunnel construction, airport runways, slope protection, and in mining tunn...
By Sead Abazi, Bulent Suloodja
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS IN TETOVO AND POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSFORMATION
Existing industrial buildings and sites serve as reminders of the industrial past and the socio-economic transformations caused by industrialism. Nevertheless, all the architectural, cultural and historical values of these sites are being lost, as with the decline of production, abandoned buildings are demolished and replaced with new. Although ma...
By Fjolla Ibraimi, Aleksandar Radevski
Flood and drought risk management solutions in smart cities
The frequency and intensity of floods and droughts are projected to rise under future climatic conditions. Urban areas, with their increasing populations and expanding built environments, are expected to face these challenges more acutely. In response, smart cities that leverage digital technologies for data collection and service delivery are well...
By Borislava Blagojević, Snežana Đorić-Veljković, Milan Gocić, Emina Hadžić
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ARCHITECTURAL ASPECTS OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION IN LONG-SPAN STRUCTURES: A REVIEW OF SELECTED EVALUATION CRITERIA
The article presents an interdisciplinary view of long-span timber structures, combining architectural and environmental approaches. The authors, working in the field of architectural design, analyze wood not only as a structural material, but also as a means of spatial, aesthetic and cultural expression. Particular attention was paid to such aspec...
By Agnieszka Starzyk, Vuk Milošević