Tracing Shadows and Shaping Futures: Exploring the Legacy and Future of Soviet-Era Housing in Riga

Despite nearly three decades having passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Soviet-era housing remains a significant component of major cities’ housing stocks. Often perceived as outdated and socially stigmatized, these housing estates surpass their intended lifespan, leading to difficulties in maintenance and renovation. In this study,...

Lessons From Yazd: Rethinking Iranian Traditional Courtyard Houses for Indoor Climate Comfort in Educational Buildings

In current times sustainability is a major priority in the building industry which contributes largely to country’s total energy consumption. Additionally, educational buildings make up a large part of building stocks around the world and these buildings are responsible for large part of energy consumption especially by heating, cooling, and...