Journal of World Architecture

Design Strategies for Reconstruction and Expansion of Insufficient Clearance Sections in Highway Interchanges

2025-04-30T10:57:49+08:00

Combining practical engineering projects, this article analyzes the design strategies for the reconstruction and expansion of insufficient clearance sections in highway interchanges. This includes an overview of the project, a comparison of design options for insufficient clearance in interchanges, and the main design strategies for reconstruction and expansion. It is hoped that this analysis can provide a reference for the design of such road reconstruction and expansion projects.

The Relationship between Urban Memory and Typology: Utilizing Typology as a Design Tool to Preserve Urban Memory

2025-04-30T10:57:41+08:00

Urban memory is the soul and vitality of the city, which is created and maintained by people’s memory of the living environment. However, urban planning and architecture increasingly lose attention to urban memory, resulting in the loss of uniqueness of urban appearance, and then affect people’s sense of identity of the city. Therefore, using the theory of typology for reference, a new design tool - urban memory typology is proposed, which focuses on and introduces historical elements into urban design, and maintains urban memory through the protection of cultural heritage. This method involves clarifying the intrinsic relationship between existing buildings and urban space through typology theory, identifying carriers of urban memory, and, on this basis, proposing strategies and technologies for urban renewal. This study verifies the validity of urban memory typology through case analysis, such as the conservation planning of Qingdao Old city. The results show that using the typology theory can protect the city memory, maintain the stability of the city form, and enhance the local identity of the residents, which is a new method of urban planning and design in line with the concept of humanistic care and sustainable development. This research work provides new theoretical guidance and practical strategies for the protection of urban memory and urban planning and design.

Design Analysis of Variable-Height Simply Supported Steel Truss Bridge

2025-04-30T10:57:38+08:00

This article analyzes the design of a variable-height simply supported steel truss bridge based on an actual project. It includes its basic situation, introduction to variable-height simply supported steel truss bridges, key design points of such bridges, and finite element analysis of the design effect. The analysis shows that for such bridges, reasonable main structure design and node design are the keys to determining the overall design idea, and through the reasonable application of the finite element analysis method, the design effect can be scientifically determined, providing a reference for the subsequent structural design of such projects.

Research on Key Stages and Control Strategies of Whole-Process Cost Management in Agency-Built Projects

2025-04-30T10:57:35+08:00

Against the backdrop of the increasingly complex construction market environment, the whole-process cost management of agency-built projects faces issues such as cost overruns and insufficient management efficiency due to the numerous stages and high technical requirements involved. This paper focuses on the key stages of whole-process cost management in agency-built projects, including project initiation, design, construction, and completion. It proposes strategies to optimize the cost management process and enhance management efficiency, providing theoretical support and practical guidance for the whole-process cost management under the agency-built model.

Study on Safety Management Measures for Municipal Infrastructure Demolition Project

2025-04-30T10:58:09+08:00

With the continuous advancement of the country’s urbanization process, many cities are simultaneously carrying out the renovation of old urban areas while building new urban areas, which involves the demolition of many buildings and municipal infrastructures. To ensure the smooth progress of demolition projects, related safety management work is crucial. This article will discuss the safety management measures for demolition projects based on the basic principles of safety management for municipal infrastructure demolition projects, taking the demolition of gas storage tanks as an example.

Application Strategy of BIM Technology in Bridge Design

2025-04-30T10:58:05+08:00

BIM technology has become an important tool in road and bridge design. Through the application of BIM technology, the entire bridge process can be modeled to form a virtual bridge form. Through the simulation of bridge construction materials, construction techniques, and construction processes, a comprehensive analysis can be conducted to achieve visualization of the design and improve the efficiency of bridge design. This article mainly analyzes the advantages of BIM technology in bridge design, explores the application forms in bridge design, and proposes strategies to optimize bridge design, providing a certain reference for the improvement and optimization of bridge design work.

Reflections on the Integration of Folk Pattern Elements into the Design of Architectural Art

2025-04-30T10:58:03+08:00

In the production and life of ancient Chinese folk artists, through the abstract and geometric arrangement of things, they formed many meaningful patterns. These patterns are widely used in a variety of decorations, reflecting the most simple artistic ideas in the life of the working people, and are also an important embodiment of folk art aesthetics. Many elements of folk patterns have been preserved to this day, and they have an important role in inspiring and guiding today’s art design. This paper mainly analyzes the folk pattern elements and their artistic value, and elaborates on the application of folk pattern elements in architectural design and the specific design methods, to provide certain references for the combination of modern architectural design and traditional folk patterns.

Fire Protection Design and Case Analysis of Renovated and Expanded Student Apartments in Universities

2025-04-30T10:58:19+08:00

With the continuous enrollment expansion of universities and the increase in the number of international students, student apartments are becoming increasingly in short supply, inevitably leading to renovation and expansion projects of apartments. New requirements have emerged for fire protection design in the renovation of student apartments. This case mainly involves new approaches and methods of fire protection design in the renovation of old buildings. An indoor fire hydrant system is newly added to the water supply part of the apartment building, and the main measures include drawing water from a nearby source and establishing a fire protection linkage control system.

Research and Application of Verticality Detection Method for Circular Pier with Equal Section

2025-04-30T10:58:00+08:00

This article presents four techniques for assessing verticality: the plumb line approach, the total station distance technique, the three-point centering method, and the centroid method. Given the significant error associated with the total station horizontal distance technique when measuring circular piers, this paper proposes the centroid method. This method calculates verticality by determining the coordinates of the center points at both ends of the pier. Experimental findings indicate that the centroid method achieves accuracy in measuring the verticality of circular piers comparable to the three-point centering method, while offering a faster inspection process. Furthermore, the paper explores the concept of composite verticality and validates the effectiveness of the centroid method in measuring composite verticality and its practical applications through comparative experiments.

Exploring Therapeutic Design of Outdoor Landscape for Medical Buildings Enabled by Wisdom: A Case Study of the Fifth People’s Hospital of Chongqing

2025-04-30T10:57:57+08:00

The outdoor landscape design of medical buildings affects the healthcare experience of patients and the work environment of medical staff. Therapeutic landscapes contribute to the recovery of patients and provide a comfortable, convenient, and safe outdoor space for both patients and healthcare professionals. This article analyzes the concept, classification, design necessity, and smart enhancement methods of therapeutic landscapes. By combining the case study of the wellness landscape design of the Fifth People’s Hospital of Chongqing, it derives insights into therapeutic landscape design, such as the rational use of natural elements, the construction of pedestrian space systems, the arrangement of specialized botanical gardens, the integration of multiple therapies, and the application of smart technologies. The aim is to promote the development of therapeutic outdoor landscape design for medical buildings.

Research on the Protection and Transformation of Traditional Architecture

2025-04-30T10:57:54+08:00

Traditional architecture, as a crucial component of human cultural heritage, conveys significant historical context and cultural significance while reflecting regional traits and national identity. Nevertheless, in the face of rapid modernization, traditional architecture is encountering challenges on an unprecedented scale. This study focuses on examining the strategies for preserving and transforming traditional architecture. By evaluating the importance, issues, and obstacles associated with safeguarding traditional architecture, this paper seeks to propose effective and rational conservation approaches and transformation techniques, ultimately aiming to ensure the sustainable development and cultural continuity of traditional architecture.

Application of Energy Saving and Green Environmental Protection Building Materials in Building Engineering

2025-04-30T10:57:52+08:00

Construction engineering plays a vital role in urban development, especially as the pace of modern progress continues to accelerate. The widespread use of energy-saving and green environmental protection building materials in this field not only brings convenience to daily life but also promotes the scientific, sustainable, and stable development of construction projects. These materials significantly extend the service life of buildings while supporting environmental protection efforts. This paper explores the practical application value of energy-saving and environmentally friendly building materials in construction engineering, outlines the key application principles, and analyzes their specific types and usage requirements. The aim is to provide a valuable reference for future research and practical implementation.

Discussion on the Design of Compound Interchange Interweaving Section of Expressway

2025-04-30T10:57:46+08:00

The purpose of this article is to explore the design of compound interchange interweaving sections on expressways. During the research phase, based on the support of the literature research method, the classification and development of the interchange system, as well as the design forms of the compound interchange interweaving section, were analyzed. Subsequently, based on the case method, the design of the compound interchange interweaving section of the ShiWu and ShiBai expressways in Shiyan, Hubei Province, was discussed, and a design scheme and scheme comparison were proposed. It is hoped that this article can provide technical reference and ideas for China’s road and bridge engineering teams, ensuring that the design results can not only guarantee the normal passage of traffic on the North Intersection Expressway but also ensure the straight-line traffic capacity of the main highway under the background of dislocation intersection, achieving smooth and safe transitions between different expressways.

Total Station-Reflective Target Pier Deviation Measurement Error Control

2025-04-30T10:57:44+08:00

In bridge engineering, monitoring pier offsets is crucial for ensuring both structural safety and construction quality. The total station measurement method using a reflector is widely employed, offering significant advantages in specific scenarios. During measurements, errors are influenced by various factors. Initially, misalignment causes the lateral relative error to increase before decreasing, while longitudinal relative errors fluctuate due to instrument characteristics and operational factors. Lateral movements have a more pronounced impact on these errors. Investigating the positioning layout of pier offsets holds substantial importance as it enables precise displacement monitoring, prevents accidents, aids in maintenance planning, provides valuable references for design and construction, and enhances the pier’s resistance to deflection. Controlling and correcting subsequent errors is essential to ensure the overall safety of the bridge structure.

A Holistic Approach to Architecture A Case Study: Music Center and Library, Tel-Aviv

2025-04-30T10:57:32+08:00

The aim of this article is to present a unique interpretation of the holistic worldview, both in theory and in practice. It explores how this approach, along with a planning process fundamentally different from conventional methods, was implemented in the design and construction of the Music Center and Library in the city of Tel Aviv. This process forms a coherent representation of a complete worldview: a humanistic, holistic worldview developed and adopted through more than five decades of architectural practice across all scales of design. In this approach, a building is not regarded as a collection of isolated design elements, but as one hierarchical language, in which the building, its interior, and its ornamented details down to the handle of the door is one continuous system. Within this system, the building, its interior spaces, and even the smallest ornamental details, down to the door handles, are conceived as parts of a single, continuous whole. This worldview aligns with contemporary scientific discourse in fields such as cosmology, neurobiology, psychology, complexity theory, and Buddhist philosophy, disciplines with which this body of work is closely associated.

Study on the Improvement of Recreation Experience Quality of Urban Parks in Chongqing’s Main Urban

2025-04-30T10:57:30+08:00

In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the introduction of the concept of a park city, the construction of city parks has received increasing attention. This paper selects three representative city parks in the main urban area of Chongqing as the research objects, sorts out relevant policy plans and cutting-edge theories, and understands and analyzes the current construction situation and development environment of city parks in the main urban area of Chongqing. Based on visitor opinions and feedback, the main influencing factors of recreation experience are summarized, and corresponding strategies are proposed based on the actual situation, hoping to provide a reference for the construction of city parks in Chongqing.

Integrating Academic Research Methodologies like Participatory Action Research (PAR) into Design Thinking: A Framework for Group Housing Design

2025-04-30T10:57:27+08:00

The integration of academic research methodologies into design thinking processes presents a transformative approach to addressing complex challenges in group housing, fostering inclusive, sustainable, and user-centered solutions. This research explores how methodologies such as Participatory Action Research, post-occupancy evaluations, and Research through Design can be systematically embedded within design thinking to bridge the gap between academic rigor and empathy-driven, iterative design practices. By synthesizing these paradigms, the study proposes a framework for group housing design that prioritizes co-design processes, empathy-based data collection, and participatory evaluation, while emphasizing adaptability through sociocultural insights and user feedback. Case studies analysis demonstrate the effectiveness of flexible, community-driven design, while emerging technologies like IoT-enabled cohousing signal new opportunities for innovation. Challenges, including scalability, long-term validation, and reconciling user autonomy with professional expertise, are critically analyzed. Ultimately, this research advances a hybrid methodology to redefine the conceptualization, implementation, and assessment of group housing, offering actionable pathways to achieve affordable, inclusive, and context-sensitive housing solutions.

Management Measures for Large-scale Machinery and Equipment in Highway Construction

2025-04-30T10:58:16+08:00

This article focuses on the management of large-scale machinery and equipment in highway construction, with the research objective of identifying issues at the management level and exploring more effective management measures. Through practical observation and logical analysis, this article elaborates on the management connotations of large-scale machinery and equipment in highway construction, affirming its management value from different perspectives. On this basis, it carefully analyzes the problems existing in the management of large-scale machinery and equipment, providing a detailed interpretation of issues such as the weak foundation of the equipment management system and the disconnection between equipment selection and configuration from reality. Combining the manifestations of related problems, this article proposes strategies such as strengthening the institutional foundation of equipment management, selecting and configuring equipment based on actual conditions, aiming to provide references for large-scale machinery and equipment management to relevant enterprises.