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
A Methodological Framework for Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost of Passive Energy Renovation of Residential Buildings in Serbia
This paper develops a methodological framework for the integrated assessment of life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costs (LCC) in the decision-making process for passive energy renovation of multi-family residential buildings in Serbia. The proposed framework enables a systematic selection of building materials and components for energy ren...
By Bojana Lević, Ljiljana Đukanović
POSSIBILITY OF APPLICATION OF ASH, SLAG AND FLOOD GYPSUM AS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM THE KOSTOLAC THERMAL POWER PLANT IN CONSTRUCTION
The use of ash, slag and waste gypsum resulting from the flue gas desulfurization process as a combustion by-product from thermal power plants is becoming increasingly relevant in the context of sustainable waste management and reducing negative environmental impacts. The use of ash, slag and waste gypsum resulting from the flue gas desulfurization...
By Dragan Milošević, Tanja Miladinović
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
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
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