Abstract: In Japan, aging housing complexes are considered a key component of the national housing stock. However, renovation projects often prioritize initial costs over long-term energy performance. Although retrofitting insulation effectively reduces energy consumption, budget constraints and competing priorities, such as architectural improvements and airtightness measures, limit its adoption. Few academic studies have quantified the economic and... More

Abstract: The article uses the example of the ascetic Orthodox monastery ensemble of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the village of Manyava, Bogorodchansky district, Ivano-Frankivsk region, to demonstrate its unique connection with the natural landscape and determine the role of monastic life in promoting environmental protection and its biodiversity. The aim of the article is to reveal the architectural and spatial characteristics of the monastery... More

Abstract: On March 28, 2025, the Mw 7.7 earthquake (EQ) in Mandalay, Myanmar caused the largest amount of damage from a local or regional EQ in modern Thai history. It spread to the capital city of Bangkok, Thailand, an epicentral distance of 1,000 km, where tall buildings swayed and were damaged; most notably, a 33-storey office building collapsed in response. This study aims to determine the safety of an existing observation wheel, located in Bangkok,... More