International Journal of Architecture, Arts and Applications

Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Architectural Design Practices in Surabaya: Shopping Mall Design with Biophilic Design Approach

    Syaifuddin Zuhri, Imam Ghozali

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 17-22
    Received: 16 April 2020
    Accepted: 11 May 2020
    Published: 28 May 2020
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    Abstract: High density and stress levels in Surabaya can support poor quality of life related to health in the community. Two factors can reduce stress levels and support a better quality of life in individuals who are in a relationship with nature (biophilia) and other humans (social life). Shopping Center is a commercial building to accommodate shopping ac... Show More
  • Post-occupancy Modification and the Effect on the Aesthetic Layout of Low-income Housing Estates in Owerri Metropolis

    Miriam Ijeoma Chukwuma-Uchegbu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 23-26
    Received: 9 January 2020
    Accepted: 18 May 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: The housing units in the low-income housing estates in Owerri metropolis show significant modifications of the exterior and interior spaces as well as in the site and estate layouts. The nature of Post-Occupancy modification in four housing estates; Aladinma Housing Estate (AHE), Federal Housing Estate Egbeada (FHEE), Trans-Egbu Housing Estate (TEH... Show More
  • Conflicts and Compromise: Using of Chinese Standards in China-aided Stadium Projects After 2000

    Wei Chang, Charlie Qiuli Xue, Yingting Chen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 27-33
    Received: 20 May 2020
    Published: 29 June 2020
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    Abstract: Since the 1950s, China began to provide aid constructions to developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Among these constructions, stadium projects occupied a significant proportion, and produced great influence due to its high investment, large scale and obvious image. Since Chinese standards were required to be used in the design, ma... Show More