This review focuses on recent research literature on the use of Semantic Web Technologies
(SWT) in city planning. The review foregrounds representational, evaluative, projective, and …

Purpose Adaptability studies in the literature include repetitive models and completely
independent new model proposals. As a result of the evaluation of these studies, the lack of …

This paper presents an assessment method that uses weighted graphs to quantify a
building's capacity to support changes. The method is called Spatial Assessment of …

Buildings with a high level of generality are designed in such a way that they can support
changing needs and requirements without having to make physical alterations. Adaptability …

Buildings' obsolescence and inefficient use can be prevented by designing general and
adaptable plan layouts. General plan layouts accommodate different needs without being …

This book is a collection of articles that have been published in the Special Issue
“Responsive Architecture” of the MDPI journal Buildings. The eleven articles within cover …

An open floorplan is often cited as a key factor in the ability to adapt a building. This paper
compares and contrasts two recently created approaches for quantifying the adaptability of …

The design in order to change the use has become one of the requirements of the functional
efficiency of the building, which in turn is reflected in the sustainability of the building's use …