Investment decision-making in construction development is a multi-layered process shaped by market dynamics, financial risk assessments, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends. In an era of rapid urbanization, digital transformation, and increasing sustainability concerns, investors must integrate diverse data sources and analytical me...

By PREDRAG PETRONIJEVIĆ, ŽELJKO MARINKOVIĆ, MIHAJLO LAZIĆ

Contemporary aesthetics is facing an identity issue with being truly original and rather reviving trends from the past. This nostalgia-forward approach to style has made its way to every aspect of human culture, including music, fashion, and ultimately, space. Increasingly, we are witnessing a growing trend of transforming abandoned urban spaces an...

By DAMJAN TRIFUNOVIĆ, JOVANA STEFANOVIĆ

Atmospheric influences, mainly caused by ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, lead to delays and distortions of GNSS signals that travel from satellites to receivers on Earth. This impact must be considered for projects that require high positioning and navigation accuracy. The troposphere dominates in areas with a large amount of water vapour ...

By SANJA TUCIKEŠIĆ, TANJA ĐUKANOVIĆ, ANKICA MILINKOVIĆ, BRANKO BOŽIĆ

Deposited river sediment represents a mixture of fine clay, silt, and sand particles that accumulate at the bottom of aquatic ecosystems due to erosion of riverbanks and soil within the river basin, decomposition of plant and animal matter, as well as the accumulation of industrial and municipal waste. This process leads to large amounts of sedimen...

By PANTA KRSTIĆ, MILOŠ ŠEŠLIJA, NIKOLINA ĆIRIĆ, SARA KRSMANOVIĆ

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

The seismic refraction method belongs to the group of non-destructive testing techniques and represents an efficient geophysical approach for determining the propagation velocity of seismic waves through different geological environments. This allows for the assessment of key geomechanical parameters of the terrain. In this study, measurements were...

By EKREM BEKTAŠEVIĆ, AHMED MUŠIJA, KEMAL GUTIĆ, NORIS SAKIĆ

Koenigs meshes should be more explored in the field of architectural design due to their various fabrication efficiency factors for doubly curved grid-shells. Beside being planar quad meshes (PQ-meshes) they have additional property of duality and are closely linked to graphical statics: their diagonals and those of their dual mesh represent form a...

By ZLATA TOŠIĆ, AHMED ELSHAFEI, DANIEL LORDICK

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

An increasing trend of urban floods in Macedonia from past several years causes major damages on the infrastructure, agriculture and human life. Uncontrolled urbanization, inadequate exploitation and management of forest and agricultural land in combination with climate change increase the possibility of more frequent and more intense floods, espec...

By BOJAN ILIOSKI, VIOLETA GJESHOVSKA, DENIS JANKULOVSKI

Every city has pockets of underutilized land, underdeveloped urban areas, or areas that are currently in a state of disrepair. Such spaces weaken the image of the city as well as the living conditions. Also, in addition to the shortcomings of the physical structure, one of the main problems of the multi-family housing areas (MFHA) is caused by indi...

By MAŠA RANĐELOVIĆ, NATALIJA STANKOVIĆ

Le Corbusier, a leading figure of modern architecture, introduced revolutionary principles that redefined spatial composition and living environments. His work significantly influenced Greek architects during both the interwar and postwar periods, shaping the evolution of Modern Greek architecture. This study explores how Le Corbusier’s desig...

By DIMITRIOS GRIGORIADIS, DIMITRIS GRIGORIOU, MARIA GIANNIKAKI, GEORGIOS TSIOROLIS

The degradation of the rivers and river basins caused by natural and/or anthropogenic factors can be prevented or significantly reduced by taking restoration measures. To define the restoration measures, it is necessary to perform a hydrological analysis of the river basin as well as a hydraulic analysis of the watercourse in the river basin. In t...

By VIOLETA GJESHOVSKA, BOJAN ILIOSKI, SIMONA JANKULOVSKA

This paper deals with the analysis of the time series of GNSS coordinates from station SRJV00BIH and their connection with seismic activity along key faults in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By using data on a time series of GNSS coordinates, the possibility of detecting tectonic movements in the context of specific earthquakes that occurred on a certain ...

By SLAĐANA STANIŠIĆ, SANJA TUCIKEŠIĆ, SLAVKO VASILJEVIĆ, TANJA ĐUKANOVIĆ

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

The goal of this paper is to underscore the importance of synergizing legal norms, energy standards and urban planning strategies to advance the principles of bioclimatic architecture for its broader practical application. Contemporary climate changes and the growing imperative to preserve the environment, inevitably calls for a paradigm shift in c...

By MARIJA STOJANOVIĆ, MIROSLAV SOKIĆ, MILICA MIŠIĆ, ALEKSANDAR JOVANOVIĆ

This paper investigates the potential of recycled brick powder as a sustainable alternative for partial replacement of Portland cement in cement composites. Given the significant impact of the cement industry on global CO2 emissions, finding environmentally friendly solutions has become a key goal in the construction industry. Recycled brick powder...

By ALEKSANDAR PUJOVIĆ, TIANA MILOVIĆ, ANKA STARČEV-ĆURČIN

This study investigates the influence of torsional effects on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) ductile buildings and provides a framework for their analysis and design. Key considerations include the relative positions of the center of mass (CM) and center of stiffness (CS), stiffness distribution, and the control of lateral disp...

By BURBUQE SHATRI, GOLUBKA NECHEVSKA-CVETANOVSKA

Bulgaria's industrial heritage, encompassing both tangible and intangible aspects, forms an integral part of the nation's historical legacy. However, the discourse surrounding this heritage remains divisive, primarily owing to two transformative events in its history: nationalization and privatization. Although its place in the current reality is o...

By POLINA SAVCHEVA

On March 18, 2015, the Member States of the United Nations (UN) adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015) in Sendai, Japan. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda and provides Member St...

By ANA STOJANOVIC, DEJAN VASOVIC

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

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

Strategy for sustainable urban development of cultural buildings along the Cultural Route identifies urban mapping strategy for restoring circulation by activating social aspects and developing cultural activities at the cultural buildings, monuments and urban squares located along the Cultural Route in Skopje. The methodology of this scientific pa...

By FULL PROF. DR VIKTORIJA MANGAROSKA, LILJANA MANGAROSKA, FULL PROF. DR KOSTA MANGAROSKI

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

Natural lighting is a key factor in the organisation of residential space, influencing visual comfort, psychological well-being, and energy efficiency. This paper analyses spatial configurations of apartments in Serbia, focusing on the retreat of residential rooms, particularly kitchens, into interior zones lacking direct access to natural light. D...

By ĐORĐE ALFIREVIĆ, SANJA SIMONOVIĆ ALFIREVIĆ, SANJA NIKOLIĆ

A smart city represents an urban environment in which the application of digital technologies enables the improvement of the efficiency of city services such as energy, water management, waste disposal, and public safety. Its primary goals are to promote economic growth and innovation, improve the quality of life for residents, and create a more li...

By ALEKSANDRA ILIĆ, ALEKSANDAR DJORDJEVIĆ, ANDJELA DJORDJEVIĆ, LJILJANA JEVREMOVIĆ, MILAN GOCIĆ

This article examines the cantilever method for constructing bridge superstructures and highlights the lack of specific accuracy requirements in Bulgarian regulations for this technique. The study defines the necessary accuracy for building bridge superstructures using the cantilever concreting and assembly methods and calculates the precision requ...

By ANI STEFANOVA

When temperatures of geothermal resource are high enough, i.e. exceeding 150 degrees Celsius, one can engage into electricity production from geothermal. In some cases, lower fluid temperatures are used in so called Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) or Kalina cycle to generate electricity. This complex mechanical process makes use of turbines which utili...

By ALEKSANDAR JOVANOVIĆ

Different manuscripts on the importance of energy planning at a community level explain why energy planning should go hand-in -hand with urban planning. They put emphasis on self-sufficient heat and electric power supply of communities, with locally available renewable energy such as geothermal energy (GTE). It also emphasized that this transition ...

By ALEKSANDAR JOVANOVIĆ

In this paper an investigation of marble powder (MP) as partial replacement for cement and marble waste (MW) as partial replacement for sand is presented. MP replaced the cement at the rate of 5%, 10% and 15% of cement by mass. MW was used as a replacement for sand at constant 50% replacement level. Control mixture was prepared without MP and MW. W...

By AZRA MAHINIC VRCE, MARKO CECEZ, MERIMA SALCIN, MERIMA SAHINAGIC-ISOVIC

The research objective is to determine the context of the natural environment and the built environment in it, through the prism of the author of the memorial complex as the sender of the message to the visitor who is its recipient. The paper will be focused on the memorial complex Tjentište in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Hercegovina and ...

By STEFAN SLAVIC

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

In this paper structural assessment of Partizan sports complex in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is presented. The sports complex was damaged during 1993., and since then did not had significant rehabilitation activities. The complex is composed of three parts: main building,  sports ground and locker rooms. Main building and locker rooms are...

By AZRA MAHINIC VRCE, MERIMA SALCIN, MARKO CECEZ, MERIMA SAHINAGIC-ISOVIC

Because of their construction efficiency, regular tessellations are standardly applied in the design of discrete spatial structures. However, digital fabrication enables the application of intricate patterns that may be structurally even more rational, such as patterns based on isostatic (principal stress) lines or the application of patterns inspi...

By JELENA MILOŠEVIĆ, MAŠA ŽUJOVIĆ, MILIJANA ŽIVKOVIĆ, MARKO GAVRILOVIĆ, ANDREJ JOSIFOVSKI

This study examines the effectiveness of three regression methods – multiple linear, random forest, and log-linear (gamma) when applied to annual maximum daily precipitation data sets to fill in missing values. Gridded observations data of extreme daily precipitation, sourced from the Digital Climate Atlas of Serbia platform, were utilized fo...

By NIKOLA ĐOKIĆ

Housing is not only a physical structure, but also a process that has an important function in the lives of individuals. Do-it-yourself (DIY) concept in multi-family residential architecture involves apartment users conceptualizing, planning and executing a range of activities related to functional, structural, energy, aesthetic, or other home im...

By BRANISLAVA STOILJKOVIĆ, NATAŠA PETKOVIĆ, VLADANA PETROVIĆ

Growing demand for sustainable construction methods has led to increased interest in using environmentally friendly materials in foundation engineering. This paper explores the potential applications, advantages, and challenges of using sustainable materials in foundation construction. The aim of the study is to compare sustainable alternative mate...

By ANDRIJA VLAŠKOVIĆ, RADA RADULOVIĆ, MIRJANA MILETIC, JELENA VUKIĆEVIĆ NEŠIĆ

A large amount of aggressive ions, especially sulfate ions, is present in the soil and groundwater as well as in marine environment, which could lead to the deterioration of underground and offshore concrete structures in those areas. In the last few decades, the problem of the sulfate attack on building materials and structures has attracted consi...

By VESNA BULATOVIĆ, TIANA MILOVIĆ, JOVANA BOJKOVIĆ