This paper examines how digital tools have transformed the architectural design process – from early CAD systems and parametric modeling to generative design and modern AI-based algorithms. The focus is on the relationship between the architect and the algorithm in shaping architectural solutions. Over time, digital tools have enhanced the pr...

By JOVANA TOMIĆ, SONJA KRASIĆ, ISIDORA MITROVIĆ

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a key process in hydrology, agriculture, and managing waterresources. It affects things like irrigation planning and climate research. In this study, we useda temperature-based variation of the Penman-Monteit (PMtl) equation and the Hargreaves(HARG) equation to compare with the standard Penman-Monteith (PM) method foresti...

By RASTISLAV TRAJKOVIC, MARIJA MILIĆEVIĆ

The most significant amount of electrical energy is obtained by burning fossil fuels, which release substantial amounts of harmful gases, that contribute to environmental degradation. Because the most crucial part of the energy produced is used during the construction and operation of buildings, it is necessary to build buildings that can provide t...

By JELENA JOVIĆ, DUŠAN RANĐELOVIĆ, VLADAN JOVANOVIĆ, JELENA STEVANOVIĆ

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

Public open spaces (POS) in residential areas are vital components of urban environments, contributing to quality of life, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.  Effective management models are crucial for ensuring POS are well-maintained, accessible, and responsive to community needs. This paper examines three prominent organisa...

By MILICA LJUBENOVIĆ, JELENA ĐEKIĆ, MILENA DINIĆ BRANKOVIĆ, MILICA IGIĆ

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

Recycling of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) provides new raw materials, reducing the use of natural resources and the amount of waste for disposal. The aim of this work is to increase the recycling rate of C&DW by building a recycling yard with a mobile plant, with minimal negative environmental impacts. Primary separation at sour...

By IVAN STOJKOVIĆ, PREDRAG STANKOVIĆ, MILICA TRPKOVA

In order to ensure the durability of masonry structures, prevent their deterioration and serious damage, it is necessary to carry out regular inspections of the condition of building elements. Determining the condition of masonry structures is most often done manually, by visual inspection, which is a time-consuming process, the quality of which la...

By BOJAN MILOSEVIC, ZARKO PETROVIC, NENAD KOJIC

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

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

Contemporary challenges in monitoring and preserving civil and infrastructure structures require the application of intelligent, digitally supported systems. This paper presents the possibilities and benefits of applying Industry 4.0 concepts in the field of geotechnical and geodetic structural monitoring, with a particular focus on sensor networks...

By ANKICA MILINKOVIC, SANJA TUCIKEŠIĆ, TANJA ĐUKANOVIĆ, KORNELIJA KLJEČANIN

Natural daylighting is a sustainable and cost-effective technique for improving indoor environmental quality in educational buildings, particularly in tropical regions such as Nigeria. University libraries, as centres of knowledge and extended student activity, require excellent visual comfort and low energy consumption. The aim of this study is to...

By OLUWAFEMI AKANDE, ABDULLAHI YUSUF

Adaptive reuse is a significant strategy for the conservation and long-term sustainability of historical buildings like khans, which may become obsolete due to changing economic and social conditions. Traditionally serving as centers for trade, accommodation, and social interaction, khans carry the historical accumulation of their period and contri...

By ANDREAS SAVVIDES, DESPINA PARPA

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

The construction industry, as a significant and expansive sector of the global economy, is distinguished by a high level of market risk and competitiveness. In such a demanding environment, construction firms must effectively identify and address emerging needs and challenges in order to enhance their visibility in both domestic and international m...

By VINKO ŽNIDARŠIČ, DEJAN VASOVIC, STEVAN MUŠICKI

With the rise of green building projects in the construction industry, questions of risks in project implementation have become increasingly prominent. The green building industry showcases new design concepts, material applications, innovations in green technologies, energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emission reduction. This study adopts the gr...

By JELENA ANDRIĆ, QIMING ZHAO

The construction industry experiences many issues, including high interest rates for project loans, difficulties from carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. Since the number of theatre projects is rising, risk management of theatre-style buildings has become important. This research investigates how to successfully manage risk using the Analy...

By JELENA ANDRIĆ, BOYA YANG

Lifting equipment must be in accordance with safety standards that require conditions or the adoption or use of one or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes that are necessary or appropriate to ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As a result, to guarantee the free flow of technical products, the European Commission proposed to th...

By ŽELJANA KUŽET, DEJAN LUKIĆ, VLADIMIR MUČENSKI

Airborne particulate matter, particularly PM10 represents a significant environmental and occupational health concern on construction sites. The research explores how different construction materials effects PM10 generation during handling activities. In the absence of field measurements, a simulation-based approach was applied using emission facto...

By MILJAN ŠUNJEVIĆ, BORIS OBROVSKI, VLADIMIR RAJS, SANJA DUBLJEVIĆ, NATAŠA ELEZOVIĆ, ALEKSANDRA ČAVIĆ

As architecture education requires more dynamic, collaborative, and technologically linked environments, many Nigerian institutions continue to rely on traditional pedagogical models and ineffective physical infrastructure, limiting innovation and engagement. This study seeks to critically examine and improve the learning environment and user exper...

By EKEME ANGELA OTEMEATA, OLUWAFEMI KEHINDE AKANDE, EZINNE ORJIAKO

The steady rise in energy usage within Nigeria's residential building sector has raised concerns about sustainability, cost-efficiency, and environmental damage. This paper examined the architectural features that contribute to energy efficiency in residential structures in Asokoro, an affluent neighbourhood in Abuja, Nigeria. The objective was to ...

By EZINNE CHINWE ORJIAKO, OLUWAFEMI AKANDE, EKEME ANGELA OTEMEATA

This study focuses on the site characterization of strong motion stations in North Macedonia using H/V spectral ratio analysis of both microtremor measurements and recorded earthquake data. It presents a methodology for calculating the H/V spectral ratio from earthquake recordings, with results compared to those obtained from microtremor measuremen...

By MARINA POPOSKA, DAVOR STANKO, IRENA GJORGJESKA, MATIJA OREŠKOVIĆ, MARTA STOJMANOVSKA, DRAGI DOJCHINOVSKI

The expansion of cultural centre construction in underdeveloped areas was an integral part of the cultural policy pursued by the new political and social order in Yugoslavia following the end of the Second World War. The conceptual aim was to foster the cultural life of rural populations while simultaneously promoting the principles of collectivism...

By DIMITRA JEZDIMIROVIĆ

Although prefabricated buildings have long been present in modern civil engineering and architectural practice, they still have strong supporters and opponents. This paper explores the achievements of prefabricated construction in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century by presenting two significant buildings: Joseph Paxton’s ...

By DANIJELA ĐURIĆ MIJOVIĆ, VUK MILOŠEVIĆ, DANIJELA MILANOVIĆ, ALEKSANDRA CILIĆ, MILOŠ NEDELJKOVIĆ

The development of a country is often reflected in its road infrastructure, but true civilization is measured by how well it prioritizes the health and safety of its people. As roads expand, traffic increases, and speeds rise, ensuring human well-being must remain a key focus. Road design plays a crucial role in safety, with vehicle speed being a d...

By ZLATKO ZAFIROVSKI, MAJA VITANOVA, SLOBODAN OGNJENOVIC, RISTE RISTOV, IVONA NEDEVSKA TRAJKOVA, VASKO GACEVSKI

Previous studies in the field of architectural and interior design of patient rooms in secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions in the Republic of Serbia have highlighted the need for access to regulatory documents that legally define the requirements for the planning, design, and construction of such facilities. A key issue identified is the...

By OLIVERA NIKOLIĆ, ALEKSANDAR KEKOVIC, VLADAN NIKOLIĆ, SANJA SPASIĆ ĐORĐEVIĆ, JASMINA TAMBURIĆ

The primary goal of this paper is to develop a mathematical model that describes groundwater flow within a porous medium. By employing mathematical modelling techniques for fluid flow analysis, valuable insights can be gained into complex flow conditions that are often difficult to assess using conventional analytical methods. Given that the spatia...

By MARIJANA MILIĆ, TAMARA PANTIĆ, GORAN JEFTENIC, LJUBOMIR BUDINSKI

This paper investigates the natural frequencies of square and rectangular cross-laminated timber–concrete composite plates using the approximate analytical Rayleigh method and finite element analysis in Abaqus/Standard. Determining the natural frequency, as dynamic characteristic, is important for verifying the serviceability limit state rega...

By NIKOLA JANKOVIĆ, ANDRIJA ZORIĆ, RADOVAN CVETKOVIĆ, LAZAR ŽIVKOVIĆ, IVAN NEŠOVIĆ

Rethinking contemporary construction goes beyond conventional building techniques and is conditioned by the context of technological progress.The aim of this paper is to analyze the transformation of the city, the impact of contemporary design solutions, and the assessment of their effectiveness after implementation in modern projects. Transformati...

By VUKAŠIN STEFANOVIĆ, ANĐELA STEVČIĆ

The paper presents a study on the transformability of architectural form under the influence of light and shadow as key elements of visual perception, experience, art, and architecture. Through the analysis of examples where these factors are the primary determinants of the appearance of architectural form, the study demonstrates the principle of s...

By JASMINA TAMBURIĆ, OLIVERA NIKOLIĆ

Visual elements in the design of architectural forms are crucial in shaping space and creating the final architectural composition. The shape and proportion of the object determine how the architectural form will fit into the environment and how users will perceive the space. The colors and materials used in construction can significantly influence...

By SANJA SPASIĆ ĐORĐEVIĆ, VLADAN NIKOLIĆ, SANJA JANKOVIĆ RAKIĆ, OLIVERA NIKOLIĆ, JASMINA TAMBURIĆ

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

Numerical simulations of laboratory tests in triaxial apparatus have become increasingly important for modeling soil behavior in geotechnical earthquake engineering. These simulations provide valuable insights into soil mechanics and help validate experimental results. The constitutive models in numerical simualtions should provide a mathematical d...

By VLATKO SHESHOV, ELEFTERIJA ZLATANOVIC, JULIJANA BOJADJIEVA, ALEKSANDRA BOGDANOVIC, KEMAL EDIP, TONI KITANOVSKI, DEJAN IVANOVSKI

Stabilization of clayey soil with an inadequate physical and mechanical properties in its natural state represents one of the actual challenges in contemporary geotechnical engineering. Among numerous stabilization techniques, chemical stabilization stands out as an effective technique for stabilizing clayey soils. By applying this technique, vario...

By NEMANJA MARINKOVIĆ, ELEFTERIJA ZLATANOVIĆ, VLATKO SHESHOV, KEMAL EDIP, ZORAN BONIĆ, NIKOLA ROMIĆ, JULIJANA BOJADJIEVA, DEJAN IVANOVSKI, TONI KITANOVSKI

Piles, as a type of deep foundations, are primarily intended to accept the vertical load from the superstructure; however, under certain circumstances, they are also exposed to significant lateral loads. This is the case with retaining structures, bridge piers, transmission line poles, chimneys, tall buildings, dock facilities, oil platforms, etc. ...

By ANDRIJA VLAŠKOVIĆ, ZORAN BONIĆ, NIKOLA ROMIĆ

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

Previous research demonstrated a link between wood strength and brightness intensity in X-ray images. Wood samples were subjected to compression testing along and across the grain, with X-ray imaging performed on the same specimens before the mechanical tests. Differences in the brightness of X-ray images of test specimens were clearly noticeable, ...

By ANDREJ JOSIFOVSKI, IRINA ŽIVKOVIĆ, NEBOJŠA TODOROVIĆ, MARKO VEIZOVIĆ, JELENA MILOŠEVIĆ, ALEKSANDAR RAJČIĆ