Journal of Architectural Research and Development

Life Cycle Assessment of Wood as a Sustainable Material: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Life Cycle Costs

Mingjia Liu — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:45:01 +0800

With the increasingly serious environmental problems, the use of sustainable materials is particularly important. This study focuses on the greenhouse gas emissions and economic costs of wood over its life cycle as a sustainable resource. We use a systematic life cycle assessment (LCA) approach to assess the entire process from raw material collection, processing, use to disposal. The study found that using wood can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional building materials such as steel and concrete. In addition, although the initial procurement costs of wood may be higher, its maintenance costs are lower in the long run, making the life cycle costs generally more economical. The results of this study highlight the environmental and economic advantages of wood in the selection of sustainable building materials, and provide a scientific basis for promoting the use of wood.

Research on Project Quality Management Mechanism of IT SMEs

Rixin Luo, Xiaoyang Wang — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:26:48 +0800

IT SMEs as an important force can promote scientific and technological innovation and economic development, the effectiveness of project quality management mechanism is directly related to the survival and development of IT SMEs. This paper take IT SMEs as the research object, which deeply discusses the situation, existing problems and improvement strategies of the project quality management mechanism, and combines agile management and total quality management (TQM) theories to build a dynamic and adaptive project quality management mechanism. Through deeply analysis, the effectiveness of the mechanism is proposed, and the optimization path is proposed, aiming at providing theoretical support and practical guidance for enterprises to improve project delivery quality and enhance market competitiveness.

Development and Evolution of Digital Construction Management Adoption in China’s Construction Industry

Shuwen Cao — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:49:39 +0800

The development of digital construction management is an important initiative to promote the digital transformation of the construction industry. But the attention to the regional differences in the development level of digital construction management in China from the industrial level is still relatively scarce. In this paper, the combination assignment method, Dagum’s Gini coefficient and Kernel density estimation method, are used to explore the regional differences and their dynamic evolution trends of China’s digital construction management development level. The study finds that the overall development level in China’s construction industry is on the rise, but it is still at a relatively low level. The overall Gini coefficient has increased, which is mainly due to uneven development between regions. There are large development differences between the eastern region and the other three regions. The interregional Gini coefficients for the Central-Northeastern and Central-Western regions are all growing at a higher rate.

Analysis of Path Planning and Navigation for Smart Plastering Robots Based on Indoor Construction

Yun Zeng, Zhenzhou Ding, Daipeng Chen, Mi Xiao — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:10:20 +0800

Taking modern indoor building construction as an example, this study analyzes the path planning and navigation of a smart plastering robot. It includes a basic introduction to smart plastering robots, an analysis of multi-sensor fusion localization algorithms for smart plastering robots, and an analysis of path planning and navigation functions for smart plastering robots. It is hoped that through this analysis, a reference is provided for the path planning and navigation design of such robots to meet their practical application needs.

An Analytical Perspective on Curtain Wall Project Management

Zijian Cheng, Haibo Ma, Wenhao Liu, Baixian Li — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:41:52 +0800

Over the past four decades, propelled by China’s reform and opening-up policies, urban construction in the country has undergone rapid and transformative development. Within this context, the curtain wall, serving as both the exterior enclosure and aesthetic façade of buildings, has become a defining element of modern architecture. As a specialized component within the overall construction system, curtain wall projects demand a high level of expertise in both technical execution and project management. This study explores a unique analysis and reflection on the labor management and schedule control of curtain wall projects.

Design Strategies for Roadbed and Pavement Based on the Goal of Green Highway Construction

Xin Tian — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:16:55 +0800

This article takes the reconstruction and expansion project of the Tianjin section of the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway as an example to systematically explore the design strategies for roadbed and pavement under the goal of green highway construction. During the research, after discussing the goals and policies of green highway construction in Beijing, in-depth research was conducted around the design of protective support engineering, soft foundation treatment, comprehensive utilization of earthwork, drainage systems, and pavement design to explore how the case project can achieve high-quality design based on the goal of green highway construction. It is hoped that this article can provide technical reference and value for China’s road and bridge engineering design and construction units, providing a low-carbon practice paradigm for the integration of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei transportation, while promoting the sustainable development of China’s green highway concept.

Traffic Safety Management Measures for Highway Reconstruction and Expansion Construction

Zhen Tu — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This article focuses on traffic safety management during the reconstruction and expansion of highways, with the research objective of understanding traffic safety management issues and exploring more effective traffic safety management measures. The research employs practical observation and logical analysis as research methods. Firstly, it elaborates on the connotation of traffic safety management during the reconstruction and expansion of highways, analyzes its key points, and affirms its management value from different perspectives. It provides a detailed analysis of issues such as the weak foundation of traffic safety management systems and the inadequacy of comprehensive traffic safety management, and interprets the restrictive impact of related issues. Based on the manifestation of relevant issues, strategies such as strengthening the institutional foundation of traffic safety management and constructing a comprehensive traffic safety management system are proposed, aiming to provide traffic safety management references for relevant enterprises.

Advantages and Application Paths of BIM5D Technology in Cost Control of Completed Houses

Dongchun Xia, Yanyu Chen — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:37:55 +0800

The purpose of this article is to analyze the advantages and application paths of BIM5D technology in the cost control of completed houses. In the research phase, based on the reading of literature and the combination of project materials, the advantages of BIM5D in the cost control project of completed houses are analyzed after introducing the cost control of completed houses and the connotation of BIM5D technology. Finally, this article starts from multiple perspectives, including BIM5D modeling, cost deviation analysis under dynamic cost control, etc., and finally forms a relatively systematic and complete BIM cost control technology system. It is hoped that this article can provide technical reference value for China’s completed housing projects, promote the improvement of the project team’s cost control level, obtain considerable economic benefits based on completing project construction with quality and quantity, and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.

Discussion on Traffic Organization Design for the Expansion and Reconstruction of Highway Interchanges

Xiaoxi Yang — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

As a critically important transportation infrastructure in China, highways play a significant role in supporting socio-economic development. However, due to the rapid growth of the current socio-economic landscape and the dramatic increase in the number of cars, many early-built highways have experienced a surge in traffic volume, making it difficult to meet the growing traffic demand. This has led to various issues such as traffic congestion and inefficient operation. Therefore, it is necessary to expand and reconstruct the highway interchanges, effectively optimizing traffic organization design and significantly improving the overall service level of the highway. This article provides a detailed analysis of the principles and key points of traffic organization design for the expansion and reconstruction of highway interchanges. Additionally, it delves into the design scheme for the traffic organization of these interchanges.

Organization and Management Approaches for Highway Traffic Engineering Projects

Yang Yu — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:51:58 +0800

When carrying out highway traffic engineering projects, it is essential to focus on construction organization design as the core, accurately grasp the key points of construction organization design, and adopt appropriate construction organization methods to ensure the smooth completion of the project. In the process of implementing project construction management, it is necessary to focus on strengthening the management of construction quality, construction progress, construction costs, and construction safety, and effectively enhance the competitive strength of construction enterprises. This article explores the construction organization of highway traffic engineering projects and proposes specific construction management approaches, hoping to assist in the smooth completion of highway traffic engineering projects with guaranteed quality and quantity.

Ecological Functions and Spatial Design of Entrance Waterscapes in Traditional Huizhou Settlements: A Case Study of the Shuikou Area in Chengkan Village

Yan Yu, Mustaffa Halabi Azahari — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This study explores the ecological functions and spatial composition of the water landscape in the traditional Huizhou settlement of Chenggan Village. The analysis reveals how the estuary integrates the functions of water source protection, microclimate regulation, and cultural expression through a complex layout of ponds and Feng Shui forests. It provides important lessons for modern sustainable landscape design and planning.

Application of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer in Bridge Reinforcement

Yuwei Zhang — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:58:08 +0800

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is an advanced material widely used in bridge structures, demonstrating a promising application prospect. CFRP possesses excellent mechanical properties, construction advantages, and durability benefits. Its application in bridge reinforcement can significantly enhance the overall performance of the reinforced bridge, thereby improving the durability and extending the service life of the bridge. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore how CFRP can be effectively applied in bridge reinforcement projects to improve the quality of such projects and ensure the safety of bridges during operation.

Innovative Approaches to Revitalizing Urban Riversides for Enhanced Leisure and Well-being

Qingchen Wang, Shiyao Xia — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

As societal priorities shift towards spatial quality and leisure pursuits, riverside sites offer significant potential for enhancing living environments and promoting leisure activities. This study delves into the relationship between the spatial qualities of riverside areas in old industrial cities and their capacity to foster leisure and human well-being, aiming to formulate design guidelines that preserve the unique characteristics of these sites. Noting the dearth of academic discourse on spatial qualities and design in this context, this research emphasizes the identification of key spatial features that can revitalize urban rivers as leisure destinations, which derives a set of design principles. These principles underscore the importance of diverse and distinctive spatial qualities in successful riverside regeneration, and highlight the role of high-quality spaces in promoting leisure and well-being. Finally, the research concludes with recommendations for creating impactful spatial qualities for future riverside regeneration projects.

Exploring the Living Conservation of Pingyao Ancient City’s History and Culture with a Focus on Landscape Memory

Ziying Li — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:05:54 +0800

This paper discusses the application of traditional architectural restoration techniques, dynamic maintenance of the spatial texture of historical streets and alleys, the construction of a digital monitoring system for building facades, and spatial transformation strategies for the continuity of residential functions. Through the integration of traditional construction techniques with modern technologies, such as dynamic monitoring, evaluative tools, and digital management systems, this approach seeks to sustain the landscape memory and preserve the historical and cultural continuum of ancient cities, while simultaneously balancing the conservation of heritage architecture with the functional demands of contemporary urban life.

Research on Urban Waterfront Landscape Design Based on the Concept of River Ecological Restoration—Taking the Section of Chongqing Institute of Engineering on Huaxi River as an Example

Ni Lan — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:29:18 +0800

Since the reform and opening up, the development approach targeting urban economic growth has led to a sharp increase in the proportion of impervious hardened surfaces in cities and significant waste of natural resources. The urgent need for water ecological civilization construction is of great significance to the continuation of human civilization in the long run. This paper focuses on the urban waterfront landscape design of the Chongqing Institute of Engineering section of the Huaxi River in Banan District, emphasizing the concept of “symbiosis”. Using site cultural symbols as a medium to connect the campus and the city on both sides of the river, returning the riverbank to the people, restoring the ecological space of the riverfront, enriching the landscape belt, promoting the protection of bird and fish habitats, and stimulating the vitality of the riverbank space; it aims to pave the way for ecological restoration, functional expansion, landscape renewal, and riverfront space activation at the study site.

Application Strategies of Intelligent Transportation Technology in Traffic Safety Management

Zhenyi Liu, Mingming Wang — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

At present, transportation construction plays a certain promoting and driving role in the economic and social development of our country. At the same time, because of the accelerated pace of transportation construction, the traffic network structure of each region of China has gradually been optimized and perfected. This not only significantly improves people’s quality of life and living conditions, but also provides many conveniences for the transportation of goods. However, in the current process of highway construction and development in China, there is still a certain degree of danger, which will also significantly increase the probability of road safety problems occurring. Therefore, it is necessary to apply intelligent transportation technology to effectively enhance the safety of road use. As a result, this study provides a detailed analysis of the overview of intelligent transportation technology, the advantages of the application of intelligent transportation technology in traffic safety management, as well as an in-depth discussion of the role and application of intelligent transportation technology in traffic safety management.

Application Strategy of Ultrasonic Non-destructive Testing Technology in Bridge Engineering

Shulin Tan, Xu Meng, Lei Chen, Zhi Tu — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:16:22 +0800

The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of ultrasonic non-destructive testing technology in bridge engineering. During the research phase, based on literature collection and reading, as well as the analysis of bridge inspection materials, the principle of ultrasonic non-destructive testing technology and its adaptability to bridge engineering are elaborated. Subsequently, starting from the preparation work before inspection until damage assessment, the entire process of ultrasonic non-destructive testing is studied, and finally, a technical system of ultrasonic non-destructive testing for bridge engineering that runs through the entire process is formed. It is hoped that this article can provide technical reference value for relevant units in China, and promote the high-quality development of China’s bridge engineering from a macro perspective.

Landscape Design of “Four Good Rural Road” in Shuangshi Town, Yongchuan District

Youjun Tang — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The construction of the “Four Good Rural Roads” has benefited thousands of households and serves as a foundational step in promoting rural revitalization. This study analyzes the current status of the project in Shuangshi Town, Yongchuan, and proposes targeted landscape design across four key areas: plant promotion, cultural display, service facilities enhancement, and industrial promotion. The objective is to build a “last kilometer” that truly supports rural revitalization and prosperity for local farmers. Through this integrated approach, the rural roads of Shuangshi Town will be transformed into scenic routes that reflect the charm of rural mountains and forests, showcase characteristic agricultural products, and evoke a sense of nostalgia, creating a travel corridor marked by engineering beauty, cultural beauty, plant beauty, and facility beauty.

Design and Research of the Recliner for the Elderly

Libin Zhou, Ya Wang, Baoming Dai, Tijin Gui — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:15:51 +0800

Chairs are the most common furniture in household environments, and reclining chairs specifically cater to the functional needs of the elderly. With the gradually increasing aging population, our preliminary research has revealed that current reclining chair designs often fail to align with the physical dimensions and needs of older adults. Many designs appear to prioritize technology over usability, resulting in a homogenous product landscape. Using statistical analysis and the weighted average method, an elderly-friendly reclining chair that considers height, depth, and width is designed. The final design aims to meet the psychological and physiological needs of self-care, semi-dependent, and fully dependent elderly individuals. Adhering to the “people-oriented” design philosophy and targeting “convenience and efficiency,” our ultimate goal is to create a reclining chair that helps the elderly lie down, stand up, and sit down with dignity. This innovative approach offers a new perspective for the market of aging-friendly furniture.

Research on Engineering Quantity List Pricing and Project Cost Management of Construction Enterprises

Qinrong Zhan — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:58:12 +0800

In the increasingly competitive construction market, the engineering quantity list pricing model, as an important way of project cost management, is of crucial significance for construction enterprises to control costs and enhance benefits. This study deeply analyzes the characteristics of engineering quantity list pricing, and elaborates on the dilemmas faced by construction enterprises in project cost control, such as lagging concepts, imperfect mechanisms, weak risk management and control, and lack of construction-stage management. Based on this, from the dimensions of strengthening management and control concepts, improving supervision mechanisms, enhancing risk management and control capabilities, and attaching importance to construction-stage cost management, this study proposes project cost management and control strategies that are in line with the actual situation of construction enterprises, aiming to promote construction enterprises to achieve scientific management and optimization of project costs under the engineering quantity list pricing model.

Design Strategies for the Renovation of Arcade Buildings From the Perspective of Zen Aesthetics

Bo Yuan — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:46:37 +0800

As a unique symbol of regional culture, the arcade building carries rich historical memories and cultural connotations. In the process of urban renewal, how to reasonably renovate it so that it can meet modern living needs while preserving cultural continuity has become an important issue. Chan aesthetics, with its unique philosophical ideas and aesthetic concepts, offers new perspectives and approaches for the renovation of arcade buildings. This paper delves into the core principles of Chan aesthetics, combining the characteristics and current status of arcade buildings, to explore design strategies for the renovation of arcade buildings based on Chan aesthetics from dimensions such as spatial creation, material application, decorative design, and cultural inheritance. The aim is to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the sustainable development of arcade buildings.

Design and Finite Element Analysis of a New Type of Skeleton-Free, Traversing Secondary Lining Trolley

Liang He — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:23:24 +0800

To effectively address the challenge where the speed of tunnel lining construction struggles to match that of tunnel face and inverted arch construction, and to enhance the quality of secondary lining, a new type of skeleton-free, traversing secondary lining trolley has been developed. This trolley features a set of gantries paired with two sets of formwork. The formwork adopts a multi-segment hinged and strengthened design, ensuring its own strength can meet the requirements of secondary lining concrete pouring without relying on the support of the gantries. When retracted, the formwork can be transported by the gantries through another set of formwork in the supporting state, enabling early formwork support, effectively accelerating the construction progress of the tunnel’s secondary lining, and extending the maintenance time of the secondary lining with the formwork. Finite element software modeling was used for simulation calculations, and the results indicate that the structural strength, stiffness, and other performance parameters of the new secondary lining trolley meet the design requirements, verifying the rationality of the design.

Architecture is Made for People, A Holistic-Phenomenological Approach to Architecture: A Case Study of Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael, Israel

Nili Portugali — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The aim of this article is to present my interpretation of the holistic-phenomenological worldview in practice. This study demonstrates how this approach, as well as the planning process that I followed (a process fundamentally different from conventional ones) was implemented in a residential neighborhood I designed and built in the social, economic, and physical structure of the collective known in Israel as a ‘kibbutz’. The intention is to raise a broad public discussion and pose a challenge to 21st-century architecture regarding how to intervene in a moral and human way within an existing environment, urban or natural, which must be respected and preserved, when integrating within it a new contemporary architecture.

Research on Multi-Functional Excavation Trolley for High-speed Railway Double-Track Tunnel

Guangming Zhang — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:06:20 +0800

With the rapid development of high-speed railway tunnel construction mileage and technology, the construction of the tunnel face is a key part of tunnel construction in high-speed railway tunnel projects. As mechanization and intelligence levels continue to increase, supporting equipment mainly includes rock drilling trolleys, arch installation trolleys, wet spraying robots, anchor trolleys, etc. To address the issues of high construction costs and the need to replace equipment for different processes, this paper designs an economical and practical multi-functional integrated trolley for high-speed railway double-track tunnels based on engineering cases. This trolley can adapt to various tunnel face excavation methods such as the full-face method and the bench method, enabling integrated functions such as drilling and blasting holes, anchor holes, advance grouting holes, pipe roof construction, charging, anchor installation and grouting, and arch mesh installation. This reduces the number of operators, improves the working environment of high-speed railway tunnels, lowers construction costs, and enhances construction efficiency.

Research on the Application of Emergency Management of Construction Engineering Enterprises in Flood Season Based on Dual-Control System

Rui Shi, Jiejuan Liu — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:13:17 +0800

The building construction industry, recognized as one of the eight high-risk sectors, also serves as a crucial pillar of the national economy and a key source of employment. Major project advancements typically concentrate between April to June and September to November each year. However, construction progress tends to slow down during July and August due to increased rainfall associated with the flood season. The impact of the flood season on construction projects is primarily reflected in areas such as civil works, machinery and equipment, and temporary power supply. By establishing a dual-control emergency management system for the flood season, construction enterprises can enhance their emergency response capabilities, effectively reduce management challenges, and improve the overall efficiency of emergency handling.