Small and medium-sized enterprises represent the backbone of the economy, including the construction sector. To sustain and stimulate the growth of the construction industry, it is essential to encourage entrepreneurship and the establishment of new companies. One effective approach is to provide students of technical sciences, particularly civil e...

By Aleksandar Đorđević

This paper first analyzes the current state of the various elements of sustainability in the village, and then on a representative sample of the households ie agricultural yards, according to previously defined sustainability parameters.The analysis of natural, human, spatial and economic resources gives us a clear picture of the existing situation...

By Dimitar Krsteski, Aleksandar Radevski, Goran Mickovski

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 paper explores innovative social and cultural solutions for reclaiming public open spaces (hereafter, POS) in multi-family neighbourhoods, focusing on the following aspects: 1) satisfaction with living condition and neighbourhood perception; 2) socio-economic status of residents; and 3) residents' engagement and participation in (re)claiming P...

By Ivana Bogdanovic Protic, Ljiljana Vasilevska

Narrative architecture aims to communicate meanings through spatial qualities by actively engaging users as both readers and participants in storytelling. This paper investigates narrative structures in architecture through a case study of the Museum of Apoxyomenos in Mali Lošinj, Croatia, using a qualitative methodology that combines a shor...

By Petar Mitrović

As the construction industry moves toward decarbonization, there is a growing focus on developing alternative binders with a lower carbon footprint to replace Portland cement. Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have emerged as one of the promising solutions because of the lower CO₂ emissions from their production and comparable performance. The main...

By Olivera Bedov, Suzana Draganić, Marijana Serdar

This research explores the dynamic social life of public spaces, focusing on the relationship between spatial organization, human territoriality, and community well-being. By examining the physical characteristics of public spaces such as street networks, squares, and other urban environments, the study aims to understand how these elements influen...

By Boryana Nozharova, Peter Nikolov

Durability is crucial for reinforced concrete, directly influencing the service life of structures. The presence of aggressive agents, especially chloride ions, significantly impacts durability. This study investigates the differences between ASTM C1202 and SRPS EN 12390-18 standards in concrete supplemented with recycled CRT glass as cementitious ...

By Dušan Grdić, Nenad Ristić, Zoran Grdić, Gordana Topličić - Ćurčić, Snezana Djoric-Veljkovic, Mehmet Emiroglu, Dejan Krstić

Landscape edging (barriers) play a significant role in increasing the aesthetic value and functionality of entire green areas. They provide a way to solve the transition between two different surfaces, creating border and transitional zones between green areas and the surrounding spatial elements i.e. between structural elements within green areas....

By Nenad Stavretović, Jovana Petrović, Marija Pešikan

This paper explores the spatial organization and quality of multi-storey apartments in the city of Niš, Serbia, with a focus on their potential to bridge the gap between single-family housing and traditional multi-family apartments. Through a typological and regulatory overview, the study highlights duplex and mezzanine units as architectura...

By Nataša Petković, Vladana Petrović, Hristina Krstić