Public urban spaces are vital settings for fostering social interaction among people.
However, understanding how spatial layouts can promote positive social behaviors remains …

Despite numerous reviews of space syntax research, there has been little emphasis on the
field's main characteristics and tendencies, including publication trends, geographical …

The morphologies of informal settlements constantly change as they undergo processes of
incremental adaptations and transformations in relation to emerging circumstances. One of …

Understanding the relationship between urban morphology and land surface temperature
(LST) is essential for mitigating urban heat island (UHI). This study investigates the …

Homogeneous settlement morphologies negatively impact urban vibrancy, the environment,
and emotions. Mainly resulting from the separation of functions such as work and living …

Land reallocation dynamics play a crucial role in shaping urban development and
environmental sustainability in rapidly urbanizing countries. This study employs …

As important venues for urban recreational and hospitality activities, hotels serve as the third
space that connects tourists with the city. Their rational layout plays a crucial role in …

The polycentric spatial structure is the most common spatial form of urban agglomerations,
so exploring the evolution of this structure and analyzing its influencing factors is of great …

As one of the most heavily bomb-damaged cities in Germany, with around 90% of its historic
city centre destroyed, Nuremberg (Nürnberg) provides an excellent example to investigate …

An “Innerburb” is an urban structure that emerged between the 1950s and 1980s, settled in
rural areas, and is considered the first periphery of the Latin American city. This structure …