"Journal of Mediterranean Cities" is dedicated to focusing on habitat studies and challenges facing our cities. The journal provides science-led strategic insight and guidance for sustainable and resilient cities, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean regions. Topics draw on scientific knowledge and research to make regional policies and practices as future-proof as possible. The Schools of Architecture and Urbanism are considered as potential driving forces and hubs for the profound science-led transformation and integration in the region, and thus, the Journal aims to bring together schools of Architecture and Urban Studies from different regions, in one platform.
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Journal of Mediterranean Cities, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2024
This issue of the Journal of Mediterranean Cities explores diverse challenges and innovations in architecture, urban planning, and education across the Mediterranean region. The collection includes interdisciplinary case studies such as the integration of architectural and engineering education in collaborative design studios, alongside analyses of passive solar strategies and their impact on thermal comfort. The issue also delves into the adaptive reuse of historical structures, such as abandoned churches in Cyprus, and the fragility of small historical centers in Italy.
Further, it examines contemporary urban preservation challenges in Andalusian mountain settlements, innovations in building information modeling (BIM) education, and urban resilience through public space morphology in Algeria. Additional articles focus on the spatial impacts of mega transportation corridors on local land use in Cairo and strategies for optimizing indoor comfort and energy efficiency using responsive facades. This diverse array of topics provides a rich perspective on both the historical and future-facing dynamics of Mediterranean cities.
Journal of Mediterranean Cities
ISSN 2971-1799 (print) ISSN 2971-1802 (online)
Publisher: Alriyad Engineering Center, Amman, Jordan
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Husam R. Husain, German University in Cairo
This Journal is published through an Open Journal System as part of the Public Knowledge Project (PKP).
This Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY)
Journal of Mediterranean Cities