Assoc. Prof. Ing. arch. Zuzana Čerešňová, PhD. Faculty of Architecture and Design, Institute of Public Buildings Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia zuzana.ceresnova@stuba.sk MSc. Arch. Aseel Mohammad Aljaafreh Brunel Design School Brunel University London Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom aseelmohammadirsheid.alja’afreh@brunel.ac.uk 2129735@brunel.ac.uk Prof. Dr. Vanja Garaj Brunel Design School Brunel University London Uxbridge, Greater London, United […]
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Architecture of river harbour areas on the Slovak section of the Danube Ing. arch. Ing. Martin Dubiny, PhD. The harbour infrastructure belongs to the strategic parts of the national economy. Compared to abroad, in Slovakia, harbours are a closed zone, not commonly visited by citizens or tourists. There are three major river harbours on the […]
Using a digital participatory approach to facilitate inclusivity in Jordanian heritage sites: Stakeholders’ requirements and a proposed system By Aseel Aljaafreh, Vanja Garaj and Youngok Choi This paper explores the barriers and factors affecting inclusivity in historical sites, focusing on the “Accessible Tourism” national project in Jordan. The paper discusses the importance of inclusive design […]
SUMMARY The topic of implementing sustainable materials and integrating them into newly constructed, valuable, and cultural architecture is currently often mentioned in connection with the new initiative of the New European Bauhaus. The aim of this article is to highlight the impact of wood as a material used in the interiors of kindergartens on the […]
SUMMARY The topic of mental health is on the fringe of the interest of architects and urban planners. But the physical environment in which we live is one of the strongest determinants of our health (United Nations, 2015). Sometimes, we overlook these issues – or they remain unobserved behind more visible phenomena. On a case […]
SUMMARY The formation of an independent Czechoslovak Republic created a space for the institutionalisation of health and social care and the institution of a new legacy as a reflection on the state’s social policy. In addition to social and medical work in the field, as well as improvements in housing and hygiene conditions in both […]
SUMMARY Population ageing is a serious problem, as confirmed by the results of all known national and international population projections. The negative impact of population ageing is manifested in almost all areas, especially threatening the sustainability of social and economic systems. Therefore, solutions are being sought to help people in need of care while also […]
SUMMARY This paper explores the barriers and factors affecting inclusivity in historical sites, focusing on the “Accessible Tourism” national project in Jordan. The paper discusses the importance of inclusive design in built heritage and the positive outcomes it can promote, such as social cohesion, cultural understanding, equal opportunities, empowerment, representation, and economic benefits. The use […]
The topic of this special issue of Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU (ALFA) is focused on Design for All research in the field of human-centred design, architecture and urban planning that accepts the diversity of people, their different needs and requirements in the built environment. The Design for All methodology […]