Aesthetics as a philosophical discipline arose during the 18th century, while important aesthetic questions arose in its pre-philosophical period in antiquity. Separating aesthetic thoughts about architecture from the general development of philosophical aesthetics is still an unfinished task that few architects have tackled. One of the pioneers in...

By Irena Kuletin Ćulafić

Buildings affect the wind flow pattern over an urban area. The wind has a significant effect on the comfort and safety of pedestrians, urban microclimate, and pollutant dispersion. It is important to include wind flow modeling in the early urban design to minimize wind safety issues and ensure pedestrian comfort. In this paper, numerical simulation...

By Danka Kostadinović, Dragana Dimitrijević Jovanović, Vladan Jovanović

Evapotranspiration is a key parameter of the agrohydrological systems and is critical factor for water resources planning. The objective of the study is to analyze the sensitivity of the monthly reference evapotranspiration (ET0) to climate variables. Data were used for Nis urban conditions, for the period from July 2022 to December 2024. Sensitivi...

By Mladen Milanovic, Slavisa Trajkovic, Dragan Milicevic

A common characteristic of concrete as a material used in the construction of dams and the surrounding rock mass, on which such structures are typically founded, is the presence of voids within the material. Buoyancy, as the load exerted by water in the voids of the foundation medium and concrete that presses against the structure, must be reduced ...

By Dušan Stevanović, Nikola Mirković, Uroš Mirković

One of the architectural jewels of the 20th century in Bulgaria - the Mineral Bath in Bankya - is located in the immediate vicinity of Sofia. It was designed by the Bavarian architect Carl Hocheder and opened for visitors in 1911. The architect's overall intention to merge the function of a spa, equipped with the most modern technical facilities of...

By Blagovesta Ivanova, Alexandra Ivanova, Stanislav Georgiev

The free-edge effects are related to singular stress states at the interfaces between dissimilar layers in the vicinity of geometrical or mechanical discontinuities within the laminar composite. Stress concentration at free edges can further lead to delamination and a significant drop in stiffness, with fracture occurring at lower loads than expect...

By Milica Živković, Emilija Jočić, Miroslav Marjanović

The paper examines the main types of dormitories in Bulgaria: those for high-school students, university students and workers. The author’s classification is based on the differences in resident characteristics including age, educational degree, financial resources, duration of residence and other relevant factors. Despite certain similariti...

By Snezhina Georgieva

One of the innovative and promising approaches to the stabilization of fine-grained soils with low bearing capacity is electrokinetic treatment which can be integrated with other techniques to enhance soil properties. This method could involve applying a low direct current through electrodes inserted into the soil while simultaneously introducing s...

By Snežana Đoric-Veljkovic, Nemanja Marinković, Dragan Đordjevic, Branimir Stanković, Nebojša Davidović

The current trends in the construction industry show that sustainable materials are increasing instead of traditional construction materials. Since the construction industry is one of the largest consumers of energy and emitters of carbon dioxide, there is a need for more sustainable materials to be applied in construction. With the advanced techno...

By Jelena Andrić, Aleksandar Pujović

Recent studies emphasize the importance of energy efficiency in public buildings, with particular attention to school facilities. While much research focuses on enhancing the thermal performance of building envelopes, it is equally crucial to analyze the indoor environment, especially thermal comfort. Since classrooms are designed for younger popul...

By Milija Radović, Mirjana Miletić, Rada Radulović, Ružica Božović