Showing 24 results for Type of Study: Review Paper
Hossein Nourmohammadzad, Hajar Asadpour,
Volume 34, Issue 4 (10-2024)
Abstract
The strategic urban design process (SUDP) occurs at the method level based on establishing a pair of functions and their interconnection at the macro, middle, and micro levels. Few researchers have attempted to explain such processes including ‘cognizing’ and ‘making a way’ as two related concepts. Cognizing illustrates the current state of the city's super system hierarchically, and ‘making a way’ helps conceive part of the probable (possible) situation. The mechanism creates causal relationships between the steps. The current study is a review one and was conducted using an analytical method and logical reasoning strategy. The study used a systematic approach to identify a two-step function to determine this mechanism. The steps function, sub-functions, and their mutual relations were first developed and then explained based on the process theory and the logical reasoning research method. The relation is formed with the flow of the specific information (Cognizing Outputs). Explanation propositions clarified the relationships between these two steps. The results of the explanation were shown with statements, and the emphasis was on waste and its return to the process cycle as feedback
Arash Mohammad-Moradi, Seyed-Abbas Yazdanfar, Mohammad-Ali Khanmohammadi,
Volume 35, Issue 1 (1-2025)
Abstract
Light significantly affects human physiological and psychological dimensions, particularly emotions, which play a key role in mental health. Exploring the relationship between the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of light and emotional or affective states in indoor architectural spaces is essential due to the substantial time people spend in such environments. However, a comprehensive study that integrates and summarizes existing knowledge in this field is still lacking. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence and identify research gaps. A total of 4,897 records were identified using relevant keywords from five databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and APA PsycINFO. The review followed the Prisma 2020 guidelines. After screening (kappa = 0.784) and assessing eligibility based on PICOS criteria, 14 articles were selected according to the inclusion criteria and authors’ consensus. Reviewing references led to the inclusion of one additional article. All 15 studies were rated as of acceptable quality, and their data were extracted. The findings reveal that most prior studies have evaluated the effects of Illuminance, Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), Lighting Color, and Lighting Distribution or Direction on Pleasure, Arousal, and Dominance (PAD) in predominantly administrative, commercial, or educational indoor spaces. Generally, all PAD dimensions are directly correlated with Illuminance level, and Arousal is directly related to CCT. Furthermore, the combination of direct and indirect Lighting and relatively complex lighting Distribution increase Pleasure, and Colored light heightens Arousal while reducing Dominance. Identified research gaps underscore the need for future studies focusing on artificial lighting dependent on interior architectural form, indoor natural light, residential environments, and the use of behavioral and neurophysiological indicators for emotion evaluation.
Mahshid Ghorbanian,
Volume 35, Issue 1 (1-2025)
Abstract
In recent times, DT technology has emerged to act as a potential facilitator in conceptualizing a sustainable smart city, thereby allowing virtual models to be integrated seamlessly into the physical environment. This paper tends to explore the contribution of DT in urban planning, management, and optimization processes in regards to contemporary trends on sustainability and enhancement of livability within smart city paradigms. DT technology replicates systems, processes, or infrastructures and allows simulation of minute details through extensive analysis and real-time monitoring. DT bridges the gap between virtual and physical spaces, offering data-informed insights to policymakers, urban planners, among other stakeholders, in optimizing urban systems, enhancing resource efficiency, and making better decisions within the paradigm of urban management. The study then enumerates several DT applications; among them are traffic management, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. These represent potential alleviation to urban problems and increasing the quality of life in citizens. On the other hand, DT deployment in urban environments faces challenges related to data privacy and interoperability aspects, which require high infrastructural costs and cooperative solutions. This is further entrenched through the use of case studies and literature reviews that substantiate the potential of DT in guiding cities toward a more sustainable and resilient future by dynamically fostering responsive smart cities that address environmental and social imperatives.
Mohsen Vafamehr, Nastaran Esmaeili,
Volume 35, Issue 2 (4-2025)
Abstract
With the resurgence of building industrialization, the phrase DfMA has gained popularity, representing a new approach to future construction. Applying the DfMA principles would promote a design process that optimizes manufacturing and assembly functions, leading to cost and time savings. Such a process could significantly impact product quality and improve the construction industry's performance with a suitable strategy and guidelines. Analyzing DfMA uptake in the construction industry is crucial to understanding its current and future implementation. However, more studies are still needed on this topic. This review primarily aims to identify the factors of DfMA for advanced industrialized construction. This reseWith the resurgence of building industrialization, the phrase DfMA has gained popularity, representing a new approach to future construction. Applying the DfMA principles would promote a design process that optimizes manufacturing and assembly functions, leading to cost and time savings. Such a process could significantly impact product quality and improve the construction industry's performance with a suitable strategy and guidelines. Analyzing DfMA uptake in the construction industry is crucial to understanding its current and future implementation. However, more studies are still needed on this topic. This review primarily aims to identify the factors of DfMA for advanced industrialized construction. This research aims to integrate DfMA principles into industrialized construction by leveraging advanced construction components and their connection with DfMA. This study used a multi-step research method to achieve the main research goal: creating an analytical framework for advanced industrialized construction through bibliometric analysis and using qualitative meta-analysis to identify DfMA factors and general DfMA-like concepts in advanced industrialized construction. We arrived at a conceptual model by identifying factors and elements of the DfMA for industrialized construction. Implementing automation and robotic systems into the construction process, off-site construction, construction 4.0, information communication technology and digital technologies, prefabrication, lean construction, sustainability, and virtual design and construction are DfMA factors for advanced industrialized construction. This document provides a reference for future construction direction to achieve advanced industrialized construction and can be used as a starting point for more theoretical and empirical research.
arch aims to integrate DfMA principles into industrialized construction by leveraging advanced construction components and their connection with DfMA. This study used a multi-step research method to achieve the main research goal: creating an analytical framework for advanced industrialized construction through bibliometric analysis and using qualitative meta-analysis to identify DfMA factors and general DfMA-like concepts in advanced industrialized construction. We arrived at a conceptual model by identifying factors and elements of the DfMA for industrialized construction. Implementing automation and robotic systems into the construction process, off-site construction, construction 4.0, information communication technology and digital technologies, prefabrication, lean construction, sustainability, and virtual design and construction are DfMA factors for advanced industrialized construction. This document provides a reference for future construction direction to achieve advanced industrialized construction and can be used as a starting point for more theoretical and empirical research.
