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

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

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

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

The paper deals with the analysis of open spaces in newly built apartments in Serbia. The research was conducted as a case study of selected examples of newly built or under-construction apartments in the city of Niš. Considering the trends in residential construction from the post-socialist period to the present day, as well as the investor...

By Hristina Krstić, Branislava Stoiljković, Nataša Petković

Focusing on their existence and purpose in multi-family housing complexes, this study analyzes the significance of green spaces in urban environments, using the city of Niš as a critical case. Niš has experienced a continuous decline in green areas due to rapid urbanization and weak planning enforcement, which has negatively impacted ...

By Anđela Stevčić, Vukašin Stefanović

In the city of Skopje there are many existing residential buildings which have been subjected to lateral and vertical extensions. This research paper questions the role of urban planning in the practice of adding surface area and additional floors to existing residential buildings, while considering the concept of sustainable urban development. Th...

By Kefajet Edip

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

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

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