With society turning increasingly to sustainable development, sharper demands are being made concerning energy efficiency and other properties that mean reductions in the negative effects of building on environment people. This means architects must have a suitably adapted solution already early design phase, as this has greatest influence final result. Current tools methods used for either focused only individual topics or too complex not independent use by architects. The paper presents...

Urbanisation and densification of the built environment is an important feature future sustainable environment, which importantly influences window view quality. This survey addresses a research gap on unfavourable reactions to views in dense urban environments, where distance between buildings enables only neighbouring façade, also question architectural visual elements specifically trigger them. The typical variables studied are various degrees maintenance, compositional quality, surface...

This study explores the perspectives and practices of architects regarding reuse wood in construction across five South–Central European countries: Slovenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia Herzegovina (BiH), Montenegro. Based on a survey architectural professionals, this research their attitudes, challenges, motivations for using reclaimed wood, with focus circular principles. Key findings reveal unanimous agreement among respondents that both profession government entities inadequately...

The view from the window is an important parameter of living comfort. Previous studies have defined several characteristics views, but there are very few that addressed views in dense urban environments and their influence on perceptual elements view. scope study was to define design can trigger negative reactions viewers. In our questionnaire survey used as a method for obtaining research data. A group architecture students who participated respondents selected different reasons such...

Buildings have negative effects on the environment throughout their life cycle, i.e. from phase of obtaining raw materials and manufacturing components up to sale, building use through final removal when is decommissioned.In general, current legislation limits both energy emissions allowed during operation, but does not limit other parameters that define design contemporary sustainable buildings.Determining sustainability buildings should take place in planning project, it still possible...

Seismic behaviour of buildings founded on thermal insulation layerThermal under the building foundation plate or strip foundations prevents bridge contact between and supporting terrain reduces energy consumption in modern passive low houses.In paper seismic with different heights, floor plan dimensions, soil conditions layers have been analysed.The results simplified analyses shown, that potentially negative influences inserting could be expected only for more than two three storeys.

The study conducted in this paper is focused on a predominantly residential area of the City Ljubljana—Koseze, which characterized by generally favorable (bio)climatic conditions. Nonetheless, thermal satellite images showed that neighborhoods within Koseze district display unexpected variations summer temperatures. This observation called into question benefits existing bioclimatic features and indicated need to investigate compare two with similar urban parameters, aim identify...

Parking in park-and-ride (P + R) facilities on the outskirts of a city reduces traffic inside cities and follows principles sustainable mobility. However, large paved (asphalt) surfaces create urban heat islands (UHI). This causes temperature to rise vehicles during full-day parking, which has negative effect comfort level driving performance. study was conceptualized as two-stage research. The first (preliminary) stage dealt with measurement analysis data at two nearby open parking lots...

Window views can enable restorativeness. Previous studies define characteristics of natural environment that trigger restorativeness, but fewer are dealing with restorative urban environment. The purpose this study is to identify qualities restorativeness in and window views. Using a questionnaire survey as method for obtaining the research data, responses architectural students analysed. To potential evaluation according Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory (ART) used. Additional applied...

The study conducted in this paper is focused on a predominantly residential area of the City Ljubljana – Koseze, which characterized by generally favorable (bio)climatic conditions. Nonetheless, thermal satellite imaging showed that neighborhoods within Koseze district display unexpected variations summer temperatures. This observation called into question benefits existing bioclimatic features and indicated need to investigate compare two with similar urban parameters, aim...

In order to achieve significant savings in energy and an improved level of thermal comfort retrofitted existing buildings, specific retrofitting concepts that combine new technologies design need be developed implemented. Large radiant surfaces systems are now among the most promising future used both low-energy buildings. These kinds have been topic several studies dealing with utilization, but some issues concerning their possible use various for still poorly understood. present paper,...

Eco-innovation is crucial to Europe's economic competitiveness; environment-friendly technologies have a positive impact on businesses and contribute job creation.A survey of perceptions attitudes about eco-innovation eco-design among 712 Slovenian enterprises was conducted.The included micro, small medium enterprises, large companies.Analysis the revealed that in Slovenia underexploited.Only approximately 50 % 657 respondents established an innovative environment for sustainable development...

Glazing elements are main architectural that allow visible contact with the exterior. The importance of looking out window is neglected in practice, although many studies find it has a beneficial effect on well-being and health observers increases their living visual comfort. purpose this study to determine whether there common denominators selected views, which trigger comparable responses observers. used wide range motifs view. Quantitative qualitative shares various motif such as...

A window view affects a person’s well-being and comfort. The effect of visual contact with nature on people depends the quality outside scenery, which in turn parameters such as number visible layers, distance to elements environmental information (content) view. Many studies have concluded that views are preferable, while urban environments high-quality should include greenery. In our study, survey was conducted among two groups students at Faculty Architecture, University Ljubljana, find...

Our surroundings, as viewed through the window, have a significant impact on how we feel, think, and productive are. In order to build settings that promote pleasant emotions support mental health, whether at home or work, it is crucial take window view into account well any potential consequences may have. this study, first conduct bibliometric analysis of topic using Elsevier SciVal data. Then, questionnaire survey, proceed determine what respondents’ favourite reason they look window. The...

Slovenia is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. Estimates show that between 6% and 14% Slovenian building stock at ​​high seismic risk, especially buildings were built periods when there no regulations for seismic-resistant construction or requirements significantly lower than today. Elementary school discussed article are exception. Due to their significant role society, requirement resistance utmost importance. Based on analysis basic data from fund 766 elementary...

When creating a simulation model to assess the performance of buildings, there is usually lack feedback information. Only in case measurements real building direct comparison measured values and simulated results possible. Parameter data related users’ behavior or other events can also be obtained. Their evaluated frequency, magnitude duration, along with boundary conditions, are crucial for results. It clear that none them predicted very accurately. Most them, however, needed computer...

The built environment requires ever-increasing amounts of raw material resources and at the same time bears responsibility for resulting waste. Waste is generated throughout life cycle. In initial phases it referred to as industrial waste, while during construction, reconstruction, demolition called construction Construction waste most voluminous but also has a great potential in circular economy that aims closed loop cycle where already used materials components are recovered materials....