The built heritage of the rural areas of the Balkans is characterized by decades of neglect, which developed as a consequence of the abandonment of rural areas, strong urbanization of cities, emigration of residents, and low birth rates. Most of the built heritage fund consists of residential and auxiliary buildings dating from the 19th and 20th ce...

By Milena Metalkova-Markova, Ana Stanojević, Antonela Karapandzheva, Boris Rančev, Alexander Mladenov, Sam Brooks, Musab Ak, Kremena Dimitrova

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

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 This presents a significant challenge in modern construction, as most existing buildings were designed according to outdated regulations, making them non-compliant wi...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

Circulation within urban spaces refers to how people move through environments, and it plays a vital role in the design of pedestrian-friendly areas. The concept of circulation in architecture and urbanism is frequently equated with communication, as it enables the easy movement and connection between various elements of the urban landscape. Unders...

By Tanja Mitrovic

The potential of Vlasotince, a small town in southern Serbia, along with that of similar settlements, remains largely unrecognized and underutilized. Until recently, the town's significant architectural heritage had been almost entirely unexplored. However, in 2023 and 2024, comprehensive research was conducted on the architectural heritage of Vlas...

By Ana Momčilović Petronijević, Ivana Cvetkovic, Đorđe Stošić, Mirko Stanimirović

Analysis of floods in the part of the West Morava river basin, particularly in the area of the E-761 highway under construction, aims to assess the impact of floods on infrastructure and the environment, as well as to evaluate the influence of the highway structure on the flood waters flow, with the goal of identifying risk reduction etc. mitigatio...

By Borko Radivojevic, Ilija Ilić, Dragan Radivojević, Aleksandra Ilić

The development of software tools has enabled more detailed analysis of the acoustic properties of a space. Therefore, this research explores the possibility of improving the acoustic and aesthetic qualities of a space through the implementation of parametric wall panels. The research was conducted in two phases. As part of the first phase, the abs...

By Predrag Radomirović, Momir Praščević, Ivana Nikolić, Petar Jovanović

The paper examines the main types of dormitories in Bulgaria: those for high-school students, university students and workers. The author’s classification is based on the differences in resident characteristics including age, educational degree, financial resources, duration of residence and other relevant factors. Despite certain similariti...

By Snezhina Georgieva

The global housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, land shortages, labour limitations and even climate change, has underscored the need to experiment with designs to deliver quality accommodation. Pre-fab construction technologies present a promising solution, targeting these problems by reducing construction time, material waste,...

By Konstantina Hristova

Intensive urbanization often threatens the spatial identity of cities and the value of existing urban landscapes. The development of gray infrastructure is usually not accompanied by the increase of the city's green spaces, which negatively impacts the aesthetics of urban areas and the perception of the urban landscape by the urban population. Fact...

By Jovana Petrović, Marija Pešikan, Nenad Stavretović