Contextual Architecture and Urbanism Design Studies

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Vision Statement

The Journal of Contextual Architecture and Urban Design Studies seeks to become a leading scientific-specialized publication in the field of contextual architecture and urban planning at the national, regional, and international levels. It aims to advance the concepts of regional architecture and urban planning, as well as contextualist approaches, in pursuit of pioneering and responsive models for architecture and urban planning in Islamic countries.

Aims of the Journal

The primary objective of the publication " Contextual Architecture and Urbanism Design Studies" is to disseminate groundbreaking, applied research and present world-class scientific achievements in the fields of contextualism in architecture and urban planning, encompassing philosophical, theoretical, and practical aspects. This publication explores various aspects of context-oriented architecture and urbanism, focusing on local, regional, and critical contexts, with the goal of developing solutions that preserve context values and respect environmental indicators and sustainable design principles.

Scope of the Journal

 The journal serves as a platform for exchanging opinions and ideas related to this field among audiences in architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture, while fostering theoretical knowledge in environmental design. The study areas and axes of the publication include:

 

  • Context-oriented architecture and urban planning
  • Regionalism in architectural design and urban planning
  • Innovative design in valuable textures
  • Leading contemporary architecture and urban planning
  • Theory and philosophies of contextualism
  • Native architecture and design values
  • Social participation and context-oriented architecture and urbanism
  • Adapting the use of historical and industrial heritage
  • Architectural design and sustainable urban development
  • Contextualism in architectural design and urban planning in relation to climate change
  • Context orientation in architectural design and urban planning for energy efficiency

 While the above topics are not exhaustive, the editorial board welcomes new topics relevant to the field of study proposed by researchers.