Cite this article Mazalán, P., Morávková, K. (2023) ‘Fine art as an integral part of architecture: Political and social aspects of the formation of this synthesis in the 20th century’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 24-28. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0022   SUMMARY The theme of the connection of visual arts with […]

Colour in the environment for older adults

Monika Hencová, Veronika Kotradyová

Cite this article Hencová, M. Kotradyová, V. (2023) ‘Colour in the environment for older adults’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 15-23. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0021   SUMMARY A large part of public and residential interiors is not designed for or adapted to the needs of older people. The trend of aging […]

Cite this article Petráková, L., Šimkovič, V. (2023) ‘Architectural alchemy: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for inspired design – a comprehensive study of creativity, control, and collaboration’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 3-14. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0020   SUMMARY Traditional architectural design provides a human-centric and intuitive way of creating spaces based on […]

Cite this article Hanták, J., Končeková, D. (2023) ‘Positive effects of wood in Vorarlberg’s (Austria) timber kindergartens’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 36-50. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0018   SUMMARY The topic of implementing sustainable materials and integrating them into newly constructed, valuable, and cultural architecture is currently often mentioned in connection […]

Cite this article Šimkovičová, B., Smatanová, K. (2023) ‘Mental health as determining factor of urban district’s character: Case study Bratislava – the Pentagon’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 28-35. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0017   SUMMARY The topic of mental health is on the fringe of the interest of architects and urban […]

Cite this article Kiaček, M. (2023) ‘Architecture of healthcare and social inclusion in interwar Czecho-slovakia: Pezinok Psychiatric Institute and the Masaryk Institute for Young People with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities in Bratislava’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 18-27. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0016   SUMMARY The formation of an independent Czechoslovak Republic […]

Cite this article Rollová, L., Hubinský, P., Bošková Filová, N. (2023) ‘Universal design and social care: Assistive robots as other users of the built environment?’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 10-17. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0015   SUMMARY Population ageing is a serious problem, as confirmed by the results of all known […]

Cite this article Aljaafreh, A., Gataj, V., Choi, Y. (2023) ‘Using a digital participatory approach to facilitate inclusivity in Jordanian heritage sites: Stakeholders’ requirements and a proposed system’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 3-9. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0014   SUMMARY This paper explores the barriers and factors affecting inclusivity in historical […]

Cite this article Kiaček, M. (2023) ‘Contribution of Rudolf Frič to the social architecture of interwar Czechoslovakia’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(2), pp. 47-59. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0012   SUMMARY Social policy during the First Czechoslovak Republic was characterised by a focus on the development of institutional health and social care and […]