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Architecture and Landscape Architecture

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1021

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mengmeng Li

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School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
Interests: urban landscape ecological planning for noise control
Dr. Shuming Zhang

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Guest Editor
School of Architecture, Huaqiao University, Quanzhou 362021, China
Interests: history of modern chinese architectural technology; building material diseases; historic building restoration techniques; healthy space
Prof. Dr. Jose-Manuel Almodovar-Melendo

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School of Architecture, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, Spain
Interests: passive solar design; daylighting in architecture; indoor environmental quality; built environment; low-energy buildings
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Dr. Xi Deng

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Department of Urban Planning and Design, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Interests: environmental design; urban regeneration; smart buildings

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled "Architecture and Landscape Architecture" in Buildings. The fields of architecture and landscape architecture are constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, and the pursuit of creating harmonious living spaces. In response to these dynamics, there is a pressing need to delve into cutting-edge research that offers innovative designs and sustainable solutions for the built environment.

This Special Issue aims to cover a broad spectrum of topics within architecture and landscape architecture, serving as a platform for scholars and practitioners to exchange their knowledge and experiences. We welcome submissions that address, but are not restricted to, the following areas:

  • Artificial intelligence in architecture and landscape architecture;
  • Design methods and models for enhancing human settlements;
  • Low-carbon design technologies and strategies;
  • Regional expression of high-performance construction;
  • Nature-based solutions (NbSs);
  • The history of architectural technology;
  • Ecological security assessment and planning;
  • Urban acoustic environment prediction, optimization, and evaluation;
  • Design and optimization of urban slow-mobility systems.

Dr. Mengmeng Li
Dr. Shuming Zhang
Prof. Dr. Jose-Manuel Almodovar-Melendo
Dr. Xi Deng
Guest Editors

Dezhi Zou
Guest Editor Assistant

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • human settlements
  • low-carbon design
  • regional architecture
  • nature-based solutions
  • architectural technology history
  • ecological planning
  • acoustic environment
  • slow mobility systems

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The Role of Street Elements on the Social Activities of the Elderly in Severe Winter Conditions: A Case Study of Harbin, China
by Kexin Yang, Ying Xu, Mengda Wang, Simon Bell and Yang Yu
Buildings 2025, 15(17), 3079; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15173079 - 28 Aug 2025
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The phenomenon of global population aging poses considerable mobility challenges for older adults, particularly in cold climate regions, where the accessibility and configuration of street elements exert a significant impact on social participation and safety during severe winter conditions. Employing a combination of [...] Read more.
The phenomenon of global population aging poses considerable mobility challenges for older adults, particularly in cold climate regions, where the accessibility and configuration of street elements exert a significant impact on social participation and safety during severe winter conditions. Employing a combination of non-participatory observation, behavior mapping, and spatial analysis across different winter periods, this study investigates three residential streets in Harbin, China. The research systematically documents the types, frequencies, and spatial distributions of both social activities and street infrastructure utilized by the elderly. Subsequently, kernel density overlays of elderly social activity and street element distributions enable a nuanced analysis of the influence of environmental features on older adults’ social engagement throughout the three delineated winter phases. The findings reveal the following: (1) There is persistent demand for outdoor social interaction among the elderly, with participation rates inversely proportional to the severity of winter, peaking in early winter and declining through late and harsh winter stages; (2) Variations in activity types and durations are closely associated with spatial configurations: dynamic activities are predominantly observed along linear street segments, whereas passive behaviors cluster at intersections and broader street expanses; (3) There are several key aspects of street design and street furniture provision that help to support the use of streets in winter by the elderly. However, the influence of seating and fitness elements on mobile activities is limited. This study contributes to promoting inclusive urban design for older people in cold climates. Full article
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LCA Views of Low-Carbon Strategy in Historic Shopping District Decoration—Case Study in Harbin
by Lin Geng, Jiayi Gao, Minghui Xue and Yuelin Yang
Buildings 2025, 15(16), 2944; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15162944 - 19 Aug 2025
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This study focuses on buildings in the Chinese–Baroque Historic Shopping District in Harbin. In view of global climate change and high carbon emissions from the construction industry, this study aims to quantify carbon emissions during the decoration process and explore low-carbon decoration strategies [...] Read more.
This study focuses on buildings in the Chinese–Baroque Historic Shopping District in Harbin. In view of global climate change and high carbon emissions from the construction industry, this study aims to quantify carbon emissions during the decoration process and explore low-carbon decoration strategies that suit the local characteristics. This research adopts a four-stage framework of “data collection–quantitative analysis–strategy design–verification and optimization” and integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and multi-objective optimization theory. Data are collected through questionnaires and field investigations, and simulations and analyses are carried out using Grasshopper and Honeybee. The results show that there are differences in carbon emissions between different decoration schemes. The chosen scheme of raw concrete and paint results in relatively low carbon emissions over the 10.12-year usage cycle. Based on this, design strategies such as extending the service life of decorations, rationally renovating windows, and preferentially selecting local low-carbon materials are proposed and applied to practical projects. This study not only fills a gap in the research on the low-carbon renovation of historical commercial blocks from the perspective of LCA but also provides practical solutions for the sustainable development of historical shopping blocks in Harbin and similar regions, promoting the low-carbon transformation of cities. Full article
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