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Modern Trends in the Revitalization of Buildings and Post-Industrial Facilities

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 2043

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jerzy Rosłon

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Civil Engineering Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-637 Warszawa, Poland
Interests: optimization; construction; education; schedules; sustainability
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Dr. Paweł Nowak

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Civil Engineering Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-637 Warszawa, Poland
Interests: construction; management; optimization; sustainability; legal issues
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Dr. Janusz Sobieraj

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Civil Engineering Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-637 Warszawa, Poland
Interests: construction; management; optimization; sustainability; H&S; education; revitalization
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Dr. Dominik Metelski

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Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Interests: economics; finance; financial markets; blockchain; construction management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Buildings entitled "Modern Trends in the Revitalization of Buildings and Post-industrial Facilities". This Special Issue will highlight contemporary approaches and innovative strategies in the revitalization of urban spaces, particularly focusing on post-industrial and degraded areas.

In conjunction with the 2025 conference "Revitalization of Postindustrial and Degraded Areas in Medium and Large Cities" organized by the Warsaw University of Technology, with this Special Issue, we aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical applications. This Special Issue will cover a broad range of topics, including chemical degradation remediation, military site revitalization, and effective urban space management, as well as featuring successful case studies.

We welcome submissions on themes such as land reclamation, innovative materials and technologies, building information modeling (BIM), sustainable construction, and modern educational approaches to revitalization. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant dialog aimed at creating sustainable and livable urban environments.

For more information on the submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit our website. Join us in shaping the future of urban revitalization!

Dr. Jerzy Rosłon
Dr. Paweł Nowak
Dr. Janusz Sobieraj
Dr. Dominik Metelski
Guest Editors

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

  • urban revitalization
  • post-industrial facilities
  • sustainable construction
  • land reclamation
  • building information modeling (BIM)
  • innovative construction technologies
  • sustainable urban development

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The HBIM Model as a Source in the Building Reconstruction Process: A Case Study of the “Koprówka” in Celestynów, Poland
by Andrzej Szymon Borkowski and Wiktoria Winiarska
Buildings 2025, 15(9), 1442; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15091442 - 24 Apr 2025
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Since the early 21st century, BIM technology has enhanced building design, construction and management, while continuously evolving to create new specializations. Despite this, its full potential remains untapped. Today, BIM offers diverse applications in construction and related industries, incorporating advanced techniques such as [...] Read more.
Since the early 21st century, BIM technology has enhanced building design, construction and management, while continuously evolving to create new specializations. Despite this, its full potential remains untapped. Today, BIM offers diverse applications in construction and related industries, incorporating advanced techniques such as laser scanning and photogrammetry. A specialized approach, HBIM (Heritage Building Information Modeling), enables the digital mapping, documentation, analysis and management of historic architecture. This study focuses on the Koprowski Family Villa in Celestynów, known as “Koprówka”, demolished twenty years ago. Despite its cultural significance, the property disappeared from the village. Using LiDAR survey data, preserved window frames, archival photographs and documents, this engineering study reconstructs “Koprówka” as an HBIM model, integrated into the existing landscape. The resulting 3D model can aid municipal authorities and potential investors in rebuilding “Koprówka”, while emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage in shaping local identity and raising awareness of historical structures’ value. Full article
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Innovative Approaches to Urban Revitalization: Lessons from the Fort Bema Park and Residential Complex Project in Warsaw
by Janusz Sobieraj and Dominik Metelski
Buildings 2025, 15(4), 538; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15040538 - 10 Feb 2025
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The revitalization of Fort Bema in Warsaw’s Bemowo district addresses the urgent need for sustainable urban development in degraded post-military areas. This study aims to explore innovative urban development strategies that effectively integrate historic preservation with modern housing solutions. Using a case study [...] Read more.
The revitalization of Fort Bema in Warsaw’s Bemowo district addresses the urgent need for sustainable urban development in degraded post-military areas. This study aims to explore innovative urban development strategies that effectively integrate historic preservation with modern housing solutions. Using a case study approach, the research employs SWOT analysis and examines public–private partnerships (PPP) to evaluate revitalization strategies. Key findings include an analysis of the factors that contributed to the successful transformation of 148 hectares of land, including the construction of the “Parkowo-Leśne” housing estate with 1637 apartments with a total area of 118,255.97 m2 and volume of 669,982.73 m3. In addition, the Osmańczyka Street Housing Estate was developed on an area of 11.7 hectares, providing over 100,000 m2 of residential space and buildings with a total volume of approximately 548,000 m3. The positive net migration trends observed during this period further confirm the development and attractiveness of the Bemowo district as a desirable residential area. These developments enhance community engagement and urban cohesion. The study concludes that flexible planning methods and stakeholder collaboration are essential to successful urban transformation. It recommends that similar projects adopt these strategies to balance development pressures with heritage conservation, thereby addressing housing shortages while preserving cultural significance. Full article
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