An architectural tour of our rural areas around the world showcases unique expressions of cultural identity through our buildings, spatial layouts, and decorations, often overshadowed in urban environments; Chad is no exception. Authors present their strategies for promoting local identities. In Chad, the architect-urban planner Senoussi Ahmat Senoussi oversees the women of Gaoui as they enhance their techniques in earthen decoration. Also, the architect ROGER Boriata studied the variation of tr...

Architecture  Chemical Engineering & Technology  Civil Engineering  Mechanical Engineering  Materials Engineering 

If the pantograph of an urban rail transit train stays at the insulating anchor joint for a long time, it will cause a prolonged discharge between the pantographs, which may burn or even break the contact wire and interrupt the power supply. In order to prevent similar faults from happening in the future and provide references for other urban rail transit operation and construction units, this paper analyzes the principle and hazards of the fault caused by the train stopping in the power supply ...

Architecture 

This research investigates the problem of performing sensitivity analysis in bridge engineering through the Kriging method, highlighting the role of uncertainty in structural parameters on bridge performance. Understanding the variability of structural responses is critically dependent on sensitivity analysis related to material properties, loading conditions, and environmental factors [1]. The Kriging method, a statistical metamodeling technique, enables efficient prediction of the structural b...

Architecture 

The function of a building has a certain impact on its form. Under the same function, even buildings from different regions and cultures may exhibit some similarities. This article takes two religious buildings as examples, combs and compares their historical development processes, and summarizes the consistency of their forms under the same religious function.

Architecture 

There are many types of traditional villages in western Sichuan, mainly valley villages, and their public space is greatly influenced by topography and village industry model. Dasang Village, as a traditional village with agriculture as the leading industry, its public space function is more inclined to the daily life of the villagers. According to the field investigation, there are a large number of traditional Tibetan buildings in Jiarong in Dasang Village, which are scattered all over the vil...

Architecture 

Japanese ancient architecture has a close correlation with Chinese ancient architecture in terms of historical development, and the architectural forms also show similarities. In game design, the creators have a good grasp of some intuitive differences between Chinese and Japanese ancient architecture. However, there are still overlooked aspects, including the spatial layout of architectural complexes, the enclosure styles of courtyards, variations in large roofs and differences in roofing mater...

Culture  Game Design  Architecture 

The Gambia faces challenges in its energy sector, with limited access to electricity, a reliance on private generators and non-renewable energy sources that produce noise and emissions. These issues contribute to climate change and global warming. To address this, the country plans to implement national energy efficiency strategies in May 2022 to combat energy poverty and improve economic and social well-being. The paper focuses on two key aspects: providing recommendations for policymakers and ...

Architecture  Civil Engineering 

The transformation of traditional residential houses plays a significant role in conserving architectural resources, preserving the distinctive cultural heritage of the region, and promoting rural revitalization. This study examines research on traditional residential house transformation from the CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) database, covering the period between 2000 and June 2023. The analysis is conducted using the CiteSpace visualization software to explore the current stat...

Architecture 

Based on the analysis of the historical origin and elements of modern minimalism, this paper expounds on the main elements of modern minimalism, because of the cultural differences between China and the West, and people’s pursuit of the expression elements of minimalism. Some design elements with modern characteristics are highlighted, and some simple interior design features are composed of some simple design elements and decorative elements, that is, simple design is integrated into life.

Architecture 

Since the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, Chinese villages have ushered in a major historical opportunity for protection and development. In this context, this study uses methods such as literature research, field research, interviews and questionnaires to go deep into Shangwu Village, Beichuan County, to understand the composition of its landscape environment and the actual needs for rural revitalization. This study proposes several strategies for the protection of the vill...

Architecture  Rural Planning