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Architectural Reflection In Ferizaj: From Eclecticism To The New Vawe Of Modernism, Kujtim Elezi, Arbër Sadiki

UBT International Conference

In the last century Ferizaj has undergone a remarkable, not to say radical, transformation, both politically and economically, as well as in cultural and urban terms, with a particular emphasis on architecture. The transformations in the architecture of the city itself are tracks followed during a research like this, to document and discuss these architectural 'transitions' that have occurred under various pressures, which have left traces of architectural expressions in the city. The purpose of the research is to capture and present through architectural evidence the two key moments of turns in Ferizaj: the first one, the transition from architectural …

Effect Of Naoh Molarities On Strength Properties Of Ground Perlite-Based Geopolymer Mortars, Serhat Çelikten, Besian Sinani

UBT International Conference

Geopolymers are the eco-friendly binders derived from activation of alumina silicates such as fly ash and metakaolin with alkaline activators. Ground perlite, a volcanic alumina silicate, has a potential to be a precursor material for geopolymer production due to its high SiO₂ content and amorphous form. This paper presents the investigation of geopolymer production with ground perlite and NaOH. For this purpose, mortar mixtures are prepared with four different NaOH solutions (3M, 6M, 9M and 12M). Mortar specimens with dimensions of 4*4*16 cm are taken from the mixtures and heat curing process is applied to the specimens after …

Memorials And Urban Identity, Rineta Jashari, Safete Veliu

UBT International Conference

The various statues and monuments that are part of the urban memorials represent a landmark for each city and create a connection with the surroundings. After 1999 in Kosovo, the phenomenon of reviving the memory of the heroes from their recent history, memorials are being erected which are settling in cities and important urban areas.

In general, memorials create and provide a connection to the community, which strengthens their social and urban memory. Moreover, each monument has its origin in creating the urban identity of urban areas and integrating them into the daily lives of citizens. While this phenomenon in …

The Influence Of Colors On The Living Spaces, Zana Prelvukaj, Fjolla Abazi, Drenusha Kryeziu

UBT International Conference

The main place that every individual would go after completing their daily activities is home to relaxation.

Particular importance in living spaces is also the use of colors, the amount of lighting the type of materials used in the interior design.

Design, lighting, color occupies an important place in the psychological impact of living in a certain space. During the creation of living spaces, it is very important that one can feel happy, healthy and cozy in their homes.

The purpose of this research is to gain results based on the research carried out on how the living spaces are …

Habsburg-Bosnia (1878-1918) Condensed - The Distinct Architectural Ensemble At Jajce, Caroline Jaeger Klein

UBT International Conference

When the Austro-Hungarian monarchy started to administrate the former Ottoman province of Bosnia on behalf of the decision of the Berlin Congress in 1878, it took over a neglected country in Southeastern Europe. Immediately, the new government established efficient structures to enhance the educational system and the public infrastructure. By means of type planning, the necessary new buildings of this first emergency-period grew in a still breathtaking speed. During the following 1890ies, the planners and responsible politicians developed a special architectural language for representative buildings of this region between orient and occident. It intended to strengthen the identity of the …

Transformation And Revitalization Approach Of Cultural Heritage In Prizren In The 20th Century, Bekim Ceko, Jusuf Xhibo

UBT International Conference

It is well known that cultural heritage is said to have never reached to now its source state. Over time they have undergone changes depending on the circumstances of the time. Changes and modifications that affect the monuments can be divided into two main groups. The first group comprises mainly privately owned buildings, especially residential buildings where the owners have made various arbitrary modifications depending on their needs. The second group includes state-owned public buildings or various religious-social communities that have served the general public.

Interventions in this group (second) were mainly carried out by the competent institutions that were …

Garden Roses:Large Blooms, Compact, Lots Of Color In The Landscape Architecture, Nexhat Balaj

UBT International Conference

Garden roses are predominantly hybrid roses that are grown as ornamental plants in private or public gardens. A rose (Rosa canina L.) is a woody perennial flowering plant. There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars. This group of plants can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that often have thorns. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white, yellows, reds, pinks and purples. Landscape Roses (Rosa x hybrida) are a modern category of rose developed mainly for mass planting. They are collectively …

Role And Importance Of Permit On Use For Building Of Category 1 On Safety And Quality Of Life, Zejnulla Rexhepi, Lulzim Beqiri

UBT International Conference

This paper treats procedure of issuing a permit on use of category I building, statistics from municipal archive data and the method of awareness raising programs for the importance of possessing permit on use for this construction category.

Paper also aims to show the current procedures of getting permit on use for the 1st category of construction (low hazardous buildings),

I addition, paper shows exact number of certificates of use in the Municipality of Pristina since 2001, until 2019, the importance of possessing the certificate of use as well as the citizen awareness method for initiating the procedure for getting …

Illegal Constructions In Socially Owned Land In Kosovo - Prizren, Venera Goxha

UBT International Conference

Identification as a problem and treatment of the illegal use of land of socially owned property in Kosovo, with the focal point in Prizren, is the fundamental body-content of this study paper. The illegal use and exploitation of socially owned land in Kosovo, respectively the construction of residential, commercial and public buildings (non social property) on the socially owned land, is the core subject elaborated in this study. These constructions are considered illegal since they are performed on socially owned land, without any permit, previous approval, and license or similar and this topic hasn’t been discussed or elaborated much in …

Seismicity And Distribution Of Maximum Intensity In Territory Of Kosovo, Period 2008- 2014, Shemsi Mustafa, Lulzim Beqiri, Besian Sinani, Flutra Smakiqi

UBT International Conference

In this scientific work are presented basic characteristics of the seismicity of Kosovo, for the period 2008 to 2014 with emphasis on the most active regions. The territory of Kosovo is characterized by a relatively high seismic activity. Compilation, study and updating of earthquake data was made in order to define intensity distribution for territory of Kosovo, which will provide a basis for determination of the main characteristics of the seismicity in territory of Kosovo. These investigations have great significance from scientific and applied aspect and provide reliable of Kosovo seismicity. Results can be used as input for further investigations …

Typology Of Settlements Based On Climate Impact, Vladimíra Šilhánková

UBT International Conference

Variable climate conditions affect the environment both globally and locally, impacting considerably on human settlements. Location in the respective climate zone is therefore an important characteristic that largely determines the development or decline of a settlement unit. The lack of an empirical typology of settlements in terms of climate geography thus appears to be a factor limiting further research of the issue. The present paper sets out to outline the existing approaches to urban typology through the prism of climatic influences and changes. The study draws on available sources, summarizing observational data and examples from a geographical-historical perspective.

Degradation Of The Green Spaces Influence In The Heart Of Cities, Michael Pondělíček

UBT International Conference

Greenery inside cities is integral part of their urban area, which affects citizens and life in cities in essential way, supports quality of the city and especially its public space. Today greenery is integral and expected part of a complex, which we call "urbanity". In our geographical latitudes, conditions for beneficial effects of greenery are good so far, and it was possible to maintain the greenery without too high costs and with huge effect for urban area. In present time with growing influence of climate change on internal municipal environment occurs also increase of influence of a greenery on stability …

“An Integrated Approach On Spatial Planning And Territorial Cohesion”, Binak Beqaj

UBT International Conference

The growth, (without) urban planning especially in developing countries such as Kosovo implies a large spatial extent of smaller and larger settlements. The consistency of their coexistence in space (territory) within the development concepts remains a key issue with regard to territorial cohesion. In this context, research questions should be raised:

1. How does the position and extent of the territory as well as the specific geographic conditions affect the spatial planning?
2. How to address the population, structure, movements, density and growth in the correct accommodation of their needs?
3. Why do communications, interconnections and the polycentric concept are the basis for …

Encouraging The Eco-Mobility In Context Of Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning - Evaluating The Ecomobility Capacities Of Bozcaada Island In Context Of Sustainable Transportation, Shqiprim Ahmeti

UBT International Conference

Experiences show that urban mobility based on fossil fuels is not the way forward and cities that have prioritised private automobile mobility in their planning have turned out to be disadvantageous for people from a health, safety, and economic perspectives. It has been proven that building automobile friendly infrastructure will not solve the traffic challenges in cities. The development of sustainable urban transport systems requires a conceptual leap and paradigm shift. In this context, Eco-Mobility is a new application practice that covers all the policies and principles of sustainable transportation and as such, it is developed for the application of …

Urban Space Transformation In Tirana City, Andi Shameti

UBT International Conference

The city of Tirana is experiencing rapid and continuous growth, leading to an intensive expansion and density, consequently a multidimensional transformation of urban spaces. Which leads to greater living pressure and creates a dynamism in the urban environment. The central area is usually associated mainly with these changes due to the different types of function and use they provide. This paper aims are to investigate the urban space morphology of Tirana City by analyzing surfaces cover and functionality transformation. Using spatial data for land use changes and examine the impact of socio-economic factors. Furthermore, the rapid processes have neglected the …

The Connection Between Urban Land Use Planning, Land Structure And Urban Land Development Instruments –Kosovo Case, Habib Ymeri

UBT International Conference

Urban land use plan is a spatial planning document that defines how certain an urban land area will be developed in the future. In other words, it determines whether a certain land parcel is going to be used for building public infrastructure, public parks, the areas for public facilities, residential or commercial uses etc. One such document in Kosovo's current spatial planning legislation is the Urban Regulatory Plan (URP) which sets out in detail the manner of land use in the area covered by the plan.

A rational use of land often requires changes in land structure that can be …

International Conference Architecture And Spatial Planning, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 8th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Medieval Hospital Pharmacy Network Of Cities Of Muslim East, Uralov Akhtam

Problems of Architecture and Construction

The work reveals a network of hospital an pharmacies (hospitals, Wellness complexes: DorUshifo, Bemaristan, Maristan and Dorikhana-pharmacies) of the cities of the Great Silk Road. The history of formation and stages of development of medical institutions of the countries of the Muslim East in the medieval period are considered. The principles and methods of placement of medical and pharmacy medical institutions in the structure of the cities of the Near and Middle East are studied, the architectural and urban typology of these institutions is revealed. In the objects of research, the leading place is given to samples of the countries …

The Development And Formation Principles Of Rural Architectural Traditions Of Uzbekistan, Khayrullayev D.

Problems of Architecture and Construction

The traditions of rural architecture have formed and developed for centuries, taking into account the natural and climatic conditions of the territory, living conditions of the local population of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Preservation of temples, mosques, baths, national houses, old, historic architectural masterpieces in rural areas and cities, which is consisted by almost half the population of the country, require a wider study of this area. Because architectural masterpieces are our national cultural heritage, our value and our identity. The article gives an overview of the traditional methods of architecture as well as the harmony of modern architecture.

Problems In The Design And Construction Of Medium-Storeyed Hoyses In The City Of Samarkand, Yuldashyeva М., Saidmurodova I.

Problems of Architecture and Construction

The article discusses the problems and advantages of medium-rise residential buildings, as well as the development of modern ideas and images, which give the architectural concept and new interpretation of the middle-rise houses of the city of Samarkand.