In light of the rapid global urbanization urban design has been shown to contribute largely to promoting the health and wellbeing of urban citizens.

This study investigates liveability in the context of sustainable public housing in Niger State Nigeria where existing housing efforts have fallen short of residents satisfaction Recognizing the critical link between liveability indicators and environmental sustainability this research aims to identify key liveability variables that could be integrated into the design and construction of sustai

Revitalization is an important process in action area planning especially in the heritage sites located within urban area contexts Varied techniques and tools of revitalization are applied at various spatial levels some are suitable for the urban scope and others suit the architectural building scope Urban DNA is a term used academically to reflect social economic and urban characteristics but

In the late 20th century Dohas rapid urbanization and globalization led to the loss of housing and the compact traditional urban fabric in the old city center The Qatari government and Msheireb Properties developed Msheireb Downtown Doha to bring urban living back with a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional urban fabric and modern life conveniences Our studys primary objective is to

Landsea interactions extending inland and towards the marine spaces are affected by major management and design transformations Globalization processes port expansion projects and extensive energy transition requests have recently led port institutions to demand more land engaging deeply with logistics platforms and radically restructuring forms of port governance In this competitive context th

North African cities have been undergoing major transformation over the past two decades following protracted instability civic uprising and conflicts changing their perception from havens to territories of displacements with social psychological and physical problems Historic public spaces in those cities in particular form a critical part of urban environments as they have the identity liveli

The study delves into the realm of adaptive reuse exploring its potential in sustainable urban development particularly focusing on public buildings within the cultural and creative sectors Through a multiple case study analysis both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to scrutinize design strategies and spatial transformations in recent adaptive reuse projects of existing struct

As urbanization accelerates sustainable approaches are necessary to counter the adverse environmental impacts The study investigates the multifaceted challenges of Lagos City due to urbanization and evaluates the effectiveness of sustainable urban development in tackling these problems It employed a mixedmethods approach to provide informed decisions for liveable urban environments Census data

The research focused on simulating wind patterns in urban planning design offers substantial contributions to both the social and economic aspects of the urban planning and design field To begin with it addresses a critical factor in urban development especially in Mediterranean climates where natural ventilation significantly influences summer comfort By incorporating predictive numerical simu

Fear has been a fundamental aspect of human existence throughout history and its connection with architecture has evolved as cities and the built environment have changed Megaprojects such as Canal Istanbul play a significant role in shaping urban fear Considering this fact this study explores the relationship between fear and architecture in the context of megaprojects with a focus on the case

Sustainable rural development is a challenging issue considering the pressure of change brought by the demands of globalisation and intensified tourism activities in rural vernacular settlements While studies in this field often focus on historical centres research on the distinctive urban and architectural identity of village development areas in rural vernacular settlements remains scarce To

Promoting positive mental health is of utmost importance especially in todays urban context as recognized by the World Health Organization However the scarcity of green spaces in urban areas presents challenges for fostering a connection with nature To address this gap this study investigates the distinctive contribution of urban home gardens to the mental wellbeing of women in the Greater Jaka