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Creative Pedagogies for Urban Design: Redesign of Urban Pockets in Zrenjanin [abstract]
No full textThe modern era is often characterised by a hectic lifestyle, pandemic states and stress-infused
work ethics, thus creating crucial issues of living and working in the 21st century. These issues have
demonstrated several problematic areas in the fi eld of education, especially regarding the high education
levels. Creative pedagogical methodologies must be constantly innovated (reinvented) and
adapted to increasingly rapid changes in a generally connected society, where young people are exposed
to a multitude of information, and the ways of communicating science must be adapted to
them. In this paper the particular manner of creative pedagogies as a frontier to university education
will be presented in the case study of a course at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture.
The “Contemporary Urban Concepts” course is an integral part of the fi rst-year curricula of the Master
of Integrated Urbanism. The paper aims to present the unique teaching methodologies alongside the
student's results. In the school year 2024-25 students analysed the application of hybrid models of
contemporary urban concepts - from a broader concept to the urban project of urban pockets. The
results present these teaching techniques and processes in the example of Zrenjanin, a small city
in Vojvodina, Serbia, where so many urban concepts through students' proposals have been implemented:
from 15-min city and cycle city to green and blue infrastructure, green city, vibrant city, urban
acupuncture, tactical urbanism, biophilic design, healthy city, happy city with elements of branding,
sense of community and other specifi c elements and urban concepts.
The specifi c spatial guidelines shown as results in this paper can be benefi cial for local municipalities
as well as for the future research in the fi eld of both creative pedagogies and small city urban hubs
regeneration
Tracing the Path for the New European Bauhaus: From University Curricula to the Innovative Ideas on Ecological Transition
No full textThe introduction of the New European Bauhaus project (NEB) in
September 2020 underlined the importance of the goals defined by the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development (SDGs), especially Goal 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities. Within this framework, the imperatives of social inclusion, fairness and equality are promoted as the cornerstones for future sustainable
development and climate resilience. Simultaneously, the NEB supports ecological,
digital and social transition within the scope of architecture and urbanism. Bringing
the European Green Deal into the lives of all citizens, this initiative should be implemented through design, delivery and dissemination with the support of three main
principles—multi-level and global transformation, involvement and inclusivity, as
well as transdisciplinarity. Considering all these elements which define the NEB
as one of the integrative European cultural policies directly linked to architecture
and urban planning, it is necessary to include them in university curricula. The
University of Belgrade—Faculty of Architecture has already structured its programs
around the SDGs emphasised in the NEB, especially in the Master program in
Architecture_Model Urbanism, entitled Sustainable City. In order to present the
specificities of the educational process conducted within this framework, the chapter
will provide an insight into the project-oriented approach applied during one of the
obligatory courses (Sustainable City 1—Transformations) and the Master diploma
project, which includes several courses/phases of the final master/graduation assignment—from thematic research to thesis and project. In line with the NEB agenda,
this approach enabled the updating of a general study content toward ecological transition while supporting the students’ work through the stimulation of critical thinking
and inquiry, creativity and innovation, research and investigation
Recipe for AI Integration in Architecture - Learning from good practice precedents
No full textArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming all disciplines, impacting research, practice,
academia, and industry. Architecture is no exception, yet architects have not fully embraced
the digital paradigm. AI tools and methods present an opportunity to enhance the
positioning of architects within the evolving digital landscape and the increasing
complexity and sustainability demands of architecture.
The study proposes a rules-based conceptual framework for an AI-driven, procedureoriented
approach to the design process, informed by historical and contemporary
examples of embedded design knowledge as good practice. The recipe for AI integration is
derived from an educational methodology illustrated through student projects that combine
analogue techniques with digital principles to explore the interplay between algorithmic
thinking and AI with a focus on architectural geometry. The paper demonstrates how
intuitive investigation, iterative learning, and collaborative processes support the
development of computational thinking by embedding design knowledge into procedural
systems – introductory for future application. Finally, the paper discusses key guidelines
for how AI can be meaningfully integrated into the discipline of architecture.1st Edition, September 2025
Confluence, Proceedings of the 43rd eCAADe conference, 01-05 September 2025, Middle East Technical
University (METU), Ankara, Türkiye, Volume 1, edited by Prof. Dr. Arzu Gönenç Sorguç, Dr. Müge Kruşa
Yemişcioğlu, Serda Buket Erol, Mustafa Eren Bük, Dilara Güney, Betül Aktaş Sulayıcı, Mert Akol, Ankara: Middle
East Technical Universit
Енергетска ефикасност зграда у Србији [Електронски извор] : искуства из теорије и праксе
No full textОва књига је настала након 13 година од доношења актуелних прописа о енергетској
ефикасности зграда у Србији (2011/12), као и након исто толико година стручног и научног рада
у овој области, са преко 2 милиона m2 лично пројектованих зграда различите намене, у својству
одговорног пројектанта енергетске ефикасности и већег броја експертиза пројектованих и
изведених решења из ове области.
Намера је да се у њој пруже основне информације о релевантној регулативи, као и да се
корисници у уведу у процес прорачуна на основу којих се аргументовано може говорити о
енергетској ефикасности зграда у Србији.
Генерално, област која се обрађује у књизи, како је и у поднаслову наведено, се односи на
енергетску ефикасност зграда са два аспекта: теорије и праксе.
Што се тиче теорије, ствари су углавном јасне, или се бар тако сматра – познавање регулативе
подразумева познавање домаћих законских и подзаконских аката, великог број домаћих и
интернационалних норматива и стандарда. Није једноставно, а може се рећи и да је немогуће
познавати комплетну регулативу, те у том смислу, у овој књизи ће се третирати само један њен
део.
Други аспект који је битан у овој књизи је пракса. У том смислу, дају се нека искуства аутора из праксе, у области која је директно везана за енергетску ефикасност зграда, грађевинску физику
и прорачун
Unpacking the Nexus – A Narrative Exploration of Infrastructural Landscapes
No full textWhere the natural and the infrastructural converge, newly delineated territories emerge as hybrids. Infrastructure of the 21st century dissolves the liminality of the natural-artificial notion. This paper
investigates the role of infrastructure in redefining the natural within the landscape and its position in shaping and sustaining new territories. This approach positions architecture as a medium and a
complex system that generates new social, ecological, and technological relations. The concept of territory within contemporary architectural discourse is further examined through the operationalization of natural landscapes, resulting in the creation of a multi-layered landscape, where relational and experiential interactions unfold, further expanding the scope of the discussion.
From a perspective of relational ontology, this paper views natural landscapes as a result of their interrelations rather than inherent properties, analysing how infrastructure generates new territories that become social constructs. Using a research by design methodology, this paper leverages student projects as experimental cases to understand transformations, exploring the relationships established by infrastructural interventions in natural scapes. Narrative spatial analysis is employed to investigate how infrastructures interact with natural landscapes and which new forms of hybrid territories could emerge through this process. The methodological framework demonstrates how a holistic, multi-scalar approach to analytical mapping can be employed to offer a deeper understanding of how infrastructures redefine ecosystems, reshape landscapes, therefore territories, and open space for new social, ecological, and technological interactions in contemporary contexts.
Positioning itself into a wider scientific scope, this research investigates the capacity of infrastructures to support positive development of future cities by addressing the interdependencies between nature and infrastructure
Some deep freeze storage heat transfer problems
No full textThe paper discusses the specific problems that occur with deep freeze storages, from
the aspect of building physics. A special review is given of the phenomenon of soil
stability, i.e. soil bearing capacity, in the context of soil freezing, deformations of the floor
structure, and functional disorders in the interior of deep freeze stores.
A case from practice was presented, in which serious problems occurred in the
process of exploitation, which led to the fact that the existing floor structure with all layers
had to be completely demolished, a new one constructed with newly designed layers, as
well as to improve the connection with existing facade construction.
An analysis of the causes and a proposal for a solution for that building are presented.
The focus of the work is on the design concept of the relevant wall and floor structures,
the calculation of the temperature in the ground under the building, considering conditions
of operation that are specific and include a very low interior temperature of -27°C, a low
winter design temperature of the external air -15°C, with an emphasis on the necessity of
application of an adequate heat system of under-slab structure. The paper provides
recommendations that engineers can use in similar cases
Protected natural areas and sustainable development: teaching experiences at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade
No full textУрбанистичко планирање заштићених природних подручја и њиховог окружења представља посебан изазов због различитих ограничења при коришћењу, обнови и изградњи простора. Интеракција осетљивих екосистема и изграђених структура које имају тенденцију ширења често се одвија на штету заштићеног природног окружења.
Овај рад има за циљ да прикаже методолошки поступак теоретског и апликативног карактера у оквиру Студио пројекта „Одрживи територијални развој“ на другој години мастер академских студија
Архитектонског факултета Универзитета у Београду. Предмет омогућава студентима упознавање са различитим концептима планирања са једне стране, а са друге их спроводи кроз различите фазе урбанистичког планирања и урбанистичког пројектовања – од формирања сложене информационе базе, проучавања случајева добре праксе, преко креирања концепта, циљева и основних развојих
поставки, до дефинисања планских решења и разраде на нивоу урбанистичког пројекта. При томе, заштићена природна подручја представљају окосницу решења и важан елемент одрживог развоја
околне градске/ванградске територије. У оквиру предмета студенти развијају вештине критичког мишљења и примењују стечена знања кроз одржива урбанистичка решења која су у спрези са природним вредностима, локалним потребама, ресурсима и интересима. Рад приказује изабране семестралне радове студената кроз различите могућности одрживог развоја територије на примеру заштићеног природног подручја Звездарске шуме и његовог урбаног окружења у Београду.Urban planning of protected natural areas and their surroundings is rather challenging due to various restrictions on space use, renewal and construction. The interaction of sensitive ecosystems and built structures that tend to spread often harmthe protected natural environment.
This paper aims to present the theoretical and applicative methodological framework regarding the Studio project “Sustainable territorial development” in the 2nd year of master academic studies at the Faculty of
Architecture, University of Belgrade. The course introduces students to various planning concepts on the one hand and, on the other, guides them through multiple phases of urban planning and urban design -from an analytical base to the development of planning concepts, goals, and elaboration through the urban design process. In this regard, protected natural areas represent the backbone of solutions and an essential element of sustainable development of the surrounding urban/suburban territory. Within the course, students develop critical thinking skills and apply acquired knowledge through sustainable urban solutions in conjunction with natural values, local needs, resources and interests. The paper presents selected semester works of students through various possibilities of sustainable development of the territory using the example of the protected natural area of Zvezdarskašuma and its urban environment in Belgrade.
Urban planning of protected natural areas and their surroundings is rather challenging due to various restrictions on space use, renewal and construction. The interaction of sensitive ecosystems and built structures that tend to spread often harmthe protected natural environment.
This paper aims to present the theoretical and applicative methodological framework regarding the Studio project “Sustainable territorial development” in the 2nd year of master academic studies at the Faculty of
Architecture, University of Belgrade. The course introduces students to various planning concepts on the one hand and, on the other, guides them through multiple phases of urban planning and urban design -from an analytical base to the development of planning concepts, goals, and elaboration through the urban design process. In this regard, protected natural areas represent the backbone of solutions and an essential element of sustainable development of the surrounding urban/suburban territory. Within the course, students develop critical thinking skills and apply acquired knowledge through sustainable urban solutions in conjunction with natural values, local needs, resources and interests. The paper presents selected semester works of students through various possibilities of sustainable development of the territory using the example of the protected natural area of Zvezdarskašuma and its urban environment in Belgrade
Urban Regeneration of Socialist Mass Housing: Benska Bara Estate in Šabac, Serbia
No full textAll important cities in the former Yugoslavia got multi-family residential estates during socialism (1945-1991), which are among the main ‘symbols’ of this period today. Although this type of residential development in Yugoslavia, as well as in the other European socialist countries, was ideologically supported as a key one for socialist proletariat, many other factors contributed to its prominence, too. The most important is a ‘rural flight’. Many people from rural hinterlands migrated into urban areas during several socialist decades, causing a pressure to develop the socialist multi-family estates that would house there as many new residents as possible. In this situation, social infrastructure of these estates suffered.
Although the former Yugoslavia had a bit different socialist system, their housing has had the similar problems like in many other (post-)socialist countries. Therefore, challenges in regenerating mass housing estates are still present. In many cases, cities implement market-led solutions, which
are mainly an architectural refurbishment then comprehensive urban regeneration, which covers
both buildings and open public spaces. The rare affirmative cases of urban regeneration, which
additionally includes the participation of local residents in all development steps, are therefore
worth mentioning. The case of Benska Bara Estate in the City of Šabac in western Serbia is chosen for this paper. Its entire open public space was regenerated in the late 2010s, to enable its socioeconomic renewal. This case study is put in contrast to the mentioned market-led solutions, to
better scrutinise all the reasons and outcomes of this positive approach in urban regeneration
Urban Commoning in Post-Socialist Cities: The Case of Civil Initiative for Preservation of Open Green Space in Banjaluka
No full textWith the aim of continuous economic development and accumulation of capital, cities are facing
intensive exploitation of resources within the framework of urbanization. The shrinking of open
public spaces which became subject to privatization, affected the practice of urban planning
which is often unable to offer alternative solutions for overuse of city territory and create
liveable urban environment. In post-socialist cities the established capitalist principles of private
ownership and market-lead processes of city-making have significantly influenced changes
in urban development management. In conditions where local communities lack financial
resources to implement public policies, the role of the private sector in urban development
becomes dominant. Low level of participation of civil society in the decision-making process of
urban planning frequently results in opposition to capitalist urban development and emergence
of urban resistance movements.
A recent revival of the concept of urban commons in urban theory has brought a new insight
into the topic of management of shared urban places through citizen participation and collective
action. Urban commons may have transformative potential fundamental to sustainability,
democracy and social equity and justice. This paper deals with the urban commons as a social
practice (commoning), which offers new understanding of urban collectivities, urban governance
and urban transformation. The aim is to re-examine the role of commoning in post-socialist urban
transformation and to indicate an in-depth understanding how urban commons is protected in
specific urban contest. The paper presents an action of civil initiative for preservation of green
space in the residential area in Banjaluka. This example indicates the importance of informal and
formal forms of self-organization of citizens for improvement of liveability of neighbourhood and
preservation of community interests. Finally, the example indicates the need to implement local
governance innovations based on lessons from commoning practice with the goal of achieving
long-term social sustainability of post-socialist Banjaluka
A Cost-Efficient Validation of Architectural Heritage: Digitally Conducted Stylistic Assessment of Artifacts Based on Diagrammatic Expressions of Their Morphology
No full textArtifact style is still assessed primarily visually/descriptively, and much less morphologically/parametrically—by processing latent geometric peculiarities. This research aims to explore how the morphology of artifacts can be represented and quantitatively compared in order to validate their stylistic affiliation cost-efficiently. Since the term “style” herein refers to orders of classical architecture, (Roman) capitals of the oldest, Doric order, were chosen for such a validation-oriented assessment. The methodology included the following: (1) scaling capital 3D models to a uniform height to make the number of equidistant crosscuts invariant, (2) substituting contours thereof with circles (by retaining area values) to marginalize ornamentation factors, (3) determining stepwise dynamics of perimeter change across circles to ensure relative comparisons, (4) generating diagrammatic representatives by revolving dynamics-wise trendlines, and (5) comparing them quantitatively. To make the latter valid in a statistical sense, three groups of capitals were foreseen: Control (of indisputable Doric), 1st Experimental (of assumed Doric), and 2nd Experimental (of non- Doric, i.e., Ionic). Distances between the vertices of every compared representative (from defined groups) and their nearest neighbors on the reference (a representative obtained by “averaging” control ones) were computed. Distributions of such distances induced normal probabilities capable of “inferring” whether the analyzed capital could likely be a member of the assumed order