The purpose of this paper is to examine the adaption of Building Information Modeling in Albanian construction industry. It is known that BIM application in some way is halfway ineffective in terms of cost, schedule and ...
Since ancient times, agriculture in Albania has been one of the most pivotal industrial sectors that drives the economy of the country consisting of various advantages regarding trade and commerce. However, this sector has ...
Recent developments in visualization technology feature the emergence of virtual reality (VR) application. In the field of architectural design, the implementation of such technologies pushes realism to new extents, making ...
Despite of the attention given to the sense of vision architectural design is a source of human experiences beyond merely appearance. Indeed, by putting into use other senses in architecture, like olfaction, audition, ...
Maintaining the continuity of the ecosystem has become a core aspect of urban planning policies. Human-caused LF represents a serious danger to the conservation of the Earth's natural habitats. Several researchers identify ...
Recently the concept of energy efficiency in buildings is a topic of great interest due to several factors, including the expensive costs of energy and environmental issues related to pollutants emissions. Nowadays, energy ...
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process through which architects and engineers gain the ability to manage, plan, design and construct buildings in a more efficient way. This is achieved via artificial 3D computer ...
Countless buildings are being developed daily, countless of them are being
designed, and so are being inaugurated. Considering we are live in the age of
technology and competitiveness, we are constantly being challenged ...
The design of the façade determines a building’s distinctiveness, as well as its interactions with the micro-climate components, such as sun exposure. Integrating biomimicry and parametricism can lead to an optimal solution ...
Following the urbanisation of Tirana, it has become one of the most populous cities in the Balkan Peninsula. Since 1920, Tirana has served as the primary hub for politics, society, and culture in Albania. However, the ...
Designing and turning streets into playable areas for children is the primary focus of this
study. The main objective of this research is to create streets in Tirana that are secure, autonomous,
and pleasurable for ...
The way how urban environments are being used and understood is habitually changing. The complexity of political, environmental, social, and economic aspects has affected them going through a reconstruction designing process ...
Community centers are spaces that bring the community into one area and play an important role for the city by contributing to community development in urban areas. The aim is to provide activities that respond to local ...
Architecture is related with the new improvements in technology since the beginning of the civilizations. With the social evolution several problems such as poverty, unemployment and immediate need for a shelter have arisen. ...
Urban regeneration has been seen as a key process in transforming, designing, and planning territories during the late twentieth century. It was applied, especially in post-industrialized cities, as a way to give life back ...
In Tirana, reinforced concrete (RC) buildings are among the most common
types of construction. Nowadays in this high competitive industry, where there is a
constant rise in customer demand for better quality, better ...
If you ask me today what the image of our cities looks like, I will immediately think of a series of worn-out panoramas. And this is exactly how the real experience of the cities is, that even though they do not speak, ...
This thesis takes inspiration from the connection between architecture and the performing arts. It explores the relationship between body movement and architectural space through the analysis of the ballet "Giselle." By ...
As the AEC industry is focused on new buildings, the old ones are left behind in a poor condition. Leaving the old buildings in poor condition and destroying them to build new objects leads to the extinction of architectural ...
The quality of life in urban areas is greatly affected by the comfort and health of the environment there. As a result, the issue facing urban design and planning studies that attempt to improve the outdoor thermal comfort ...