Journal of World Architecture

Critical Regionalism for Ingratiation: China’s Foreign-Aided Stadiums After 2000

Wei Chang — 2025-10-21

Stadiums have been one of China’s most well-known and influential foreign aid projects that attract considerable attention. After 2000, a series of reforms in China’s foreign aid generated significant influences on the designs of China’s foreign-aided buildings, especially on large constructions such as stadiums. The authors aim to explore the development of China’s foreign-aided stadiums after 2000 and analyze the influential aspects on the design processes. Critical regionalism for ingratiation is identified as the main architectural feature. The study is conducted through a detailed analysis of the foreign aid mechanism, case projects, first-hand materials, and interviews with Chinese architects involved. The authors consider these stadiums to represent a unique critical regionalism with cultural and climate elements embedded. It can be regarded as a considerable supplement to the current scholarship on Chinese contemporary architecture and Chinese sports buildings.

The Impact of ESG Integration on REIT Performance: A Comparative Study Based on Quantitative Analysis

Dazuo Tan — 2025-10-30

This paper systematically examines the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on the financial performance and long-term value of real estate investment trusts (REITs). Adopting comparative analysis as the quantitative research method, the paper selects representative cases of ESG-integrated REITs and traditional REITs at home and abroad, constructs a regression model, and compares projects from multiple key value dimensions, including yield, risk-adjusted returns, asset appreciation potential, financing costs, and market liquidity. The study finds that ESG-integrated REITs demonstrate significant advantages in long-term financial performance, risk resilience, and market valuation. Based on these findings, the paper proposes a series of policy recommendations, including improving ESG information disclosure standards, optimizing tax incentive mechanisms, and constructing an ESG evaluation system, to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of China’s REIT market. The paper consists of five parts: introduction of the research problem, theoretical framework, research methods (data sources and model construction), quantitative comparative analysis between ESG-integrated REITs and traditional REITs, and conclusion with recommendations.

Optimization of the Construction Organization Design of Office Building Projects

Liang Chen — 2025-10-30

This paper focuses on the construction organization design of office building projects. It elucidates its concept, core elements, and characteristics, highlighting the shortcomings of traditional designs. The paper introduces the improvement effects of technologies such as prefabricated curtain walls, the collaborative optimization role of BIM technology, and various optimization methods, including the establishment of work breakdown structures and the creation of progress deviation warning systems. It also touches on aspects like green construction and risk management. Finally, it emphasizes the significance of optimizing construction organization design, addresses research deficiencies, and looks forward to future research directions.

Study on the Path of Green Construction and Intelligent Buildings in Promoting the Sustainable Development of the Construction Industry

Yue Liu — 2025-10-30

Against the background of energy conservation and emission reduction, green construction and intelligent buildings have become an inevitable trend in the transformation of the construction industry. They effectively reduce environmental damage and pollution caused by construction projects during the construction process, improve the comfort and health of buildings, and are conducive to promoting the sustainable development of China’s construction industry. This paper analyzes the relationship between green construction and intelligent buildings, examines the dilemmas faced by the integrated development of green construction and intelligent buildings, and proposes measures such as optimizing architectural design schemes, advancing technological innovation, improving energy utilization efficiency, actively applying BIM technology, and strengthening building lifecycle management, so as to promote the sustainable development of China’s construction industry.

Application of Self-Healing Concrete in Sustainable Architecture: Mechanisms, Performance, and Future Prospects

Weiye Chen — 2025-10-30

The construction industry faces significant challenges due to the inherent brittleness and cracking tendency of traditional concrete, which compromises structural durability and necessitates frequent, costly repairs. This paper explores the groundbreaking development of self-healing concrete as a transformative material technology for sustainable architecture. We examine three primary autogenous healing mechanisms: encapsulated polymer/microbial healing agents, vascular networks, and shape memory alloys. Through a review of recent laboratory experiments and pilot projects, this study analyzes the crack-sealing efficiency, recovery of mechanical properties, and long-term durability of these materials. A comparative case study of a demonstration building facade incorporating microbial self-healing concrete is presented, showing a potential 30% reduction in maintenance costs over a 20-year lifecycle. The findings indicate that self-healing concrete not only enhances structural resilience but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with building maintenance, aligning with the core principles of sustainable development. The paper concludes by discussing current limitations in mass production and cost-effectiveness and proposes directions for future research to facilitate widespread adoption in architectural engineering.

A Synergistic Management Framework Integrating Building Information Modeling and Digital Twins in Large-Scale Complex Construction Projects

Longyan Tian — 2025-10-30

The management of large-scale architectural engineering projects (e.g., airports, hospitals) is plagued by information silos, cost overruns, and scheduling delays. While building information modeling (BIM) has improved 3D design coordination, its static nature limits its utility in real-time construction management and operational phases. This paper proposes a novel synergistic framework that integrates the static, deep data of BIM with the dynamic, real-time capabilities of digital twin (DT) technology. The framework establishes a closed-loop data flow from design (BIM) to construction (IoT, drones, BIM 360) to operation (DT platform). We detail the technological stack required, including IoT sensors, cloud computing, and AI-driven analytics. The application of this framework is illustrated through a simulated case study of a mega-terminal airport construction project, demonstrating potential reductions in rework by 15%, improvement in labor productivity by 10%, and enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities. This research contributes to the field of construction engineering by providing a practical model for achieving full lifecycle digitalization and intelligent project management.

Research on the Design and Structural Performance of Customized Building Components Based on 3D Printing Technology

Zijiang Huang — 2025-10-30

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is transitioning from prototyping to a viable construction technology, enabling unprecedented geometric freedom and material efficiency. This paper focuses on the design, manufacturing, and structural performance of customized, non-standard building components fabricated through concrete 3D printing. It investigates the interplay between computational design tools (e.g., topology optimization, generative design) and the constraints and opportunities of the extrusion-based 3D printing process. The mechanical properties of printed concrete, particularly the anisotropic behavior due to layer-by-layer deposition, are critically analyzed. A series of mechanical tests on printed specimens (compression, flexural, and inter-layer shear) is presented and compared with cast-in-place concrete. The research demonstrates that through intelligent design that aligns with the printing path and material properties, 3D printed components can achieve superior strength-to-weight ratios and novel functional integration (e.g., internal cooling channels). This work provides valuable insights for architects and engineers seeking to leverage 3D printing for creating high-performance, architecturally expressive building elements.

A Dialogue Between a New Building and the Existing Historical Environment: A Case Study of the Residential Building at the Historic Heart of Tel Aviv

Nili Portugali — 2025-10-31

Preserving the spirit of a historical environment does not necessarily mean a repetition of its language generated by nostalgia. The aim of this article is to present the way I was trying to form a real dialogue between a new modern residential building and the existing historic urban district of the city of Tel Aviv, neither by reconstructing the past nor dissociating from it by enforcing a completely new order. A district that already provided a unique interface between Eastern and Western architecture, being a micro-document of the architectural history of Tel Aviv from 1920 to 1930.

Theoretical Study and Slip Effect Analysis of Elastic Calculation Methods for Steel-Concrete Composite Beams

Shaohui Chu — 2025-10-30

Steel-concrete composite beams, due to their superior mechanical properties, are widely utilized in engineering structures. This study systematically investigates the calculation methods for internal forces and load-bearing capacity of composite beams based on elastic theory, with a focus on the transformed section method and its application under varying neutral axis positions. By deriving the geometric characteristics of the transformed section and incorporating a reduction factor accounting for slip effects, a computational model for sectional stress and ultimate load-bearing capacity is established. The results demonstrate that the slip effect significantly influences the flexural load-bearing capacity of composite beams. The proposed reduction factor, which considers the influence of the steel beam’s top flange thickness, offers higher accuracy compared to traditional methods. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for the design and analysis of composite beams, with significant practical engineering value.

Construction of a Green Evaluation System for Prefabricated Buildings Based on BIM Technology from the Perspective of Carbon Footprint

Lingfang Li — 2025-10-30

Driven by the goal of carbon neutrality, prefabricated buildings, as an important form of green construction, have become a key focus in the study of lifecycle carbon footprint management. Based on this, this paper starts from the perspective of carbon footprint and combines the digital and visual advantages of BIM technology to construct a green evaluation system for prefabricated buildings. It explores the carbon emissions in each stage of the building and proposes corresponding improvement measures, aiming to provide necessary references for the low-carbon transformation of prefabricated buildings.

Technical Management and Risk Management Practices for a High-Rise Public Building Project in Guangzhou Nansha Free Trade Zone

Fuxuan Lin — 2025-10-30

The construction project of a non-super high-rise public building in Guangzhou’s Nansha Free Trade Zone faces unique challenges. The project established a full-cycle technical management system, encompassing technical management across various sectors and BIM collaboration. Simultaneously, it introduced advanced technical management such as deep foundation pits and core tube construction, along with a risk management system and special weather response strategies. Through these measures, the project achieved numerous significant results, forming a unique management paradigm that offers valuable insights for similar engineering projects.

Research on Pathways to Enhance Water-Saving Efficiency in Small-Scale Farmland Water Conservancy Projects

Yaxi Cai — 2025-10-30

Small-scale farmland water conservancy projects are crucial infrastructure for ensuring agricultural production and enhancing water resource utilization efficiency, with their water-saving benefits directly linked to national food security and sustainable agricultural development. This study focuses on small-scale farmland water conservancy projects in China, identifying issues such as aging facilities, outdated technology, and management deficiencies through field research and data analysis. Targeted pathways for enhancing water-saving efficiency are proposed from three dimensions: engineering technology optimization, management mechanism innovation, and policy support. Research indicates that by promoting efficient water-saving technologies, establishing a diversified management model, and improving policy incentive mechanisms, the irrigation water utilization coefficient of small-scale farmland water conservancy projects can be increased by 0.1–0.15, and water consumption per unit area of farmland can be reduced by 15–20%. The findings provide theoretical references and practical guidance for the quality improvement and water-saving enhancement of small-scale farmland water conservancy projects in China.

Strategies to Improve Customers’ Emotional Experience in the Natural Design of Dining Space

Xin Zhao — 2025-10-30

This study explores the impact mechanism and practical strategies of biophilic design in dining spaces on customer emotional experiences. Based on environmental psychology theory, it analyzes how natural elements improve emotional states through mechanisms such as reducing stress hormones and enhancing brainwave activity, confirming that multisensory collaborative design can increase customer satisfaction to 83.6%. Combining typical case studies with cross-cultural research, specific implementation plans for dynamic landscapes, material combinations, and light environment optimization are proposed, providing a theoretical basis and technical references for dining space design.

Construction Technology of Irrigation Pile in the Rock-Soluble Development Area

Yalun You — 2025-10-30

In the Shenzhen region, where strong karst development is widely distributed, karst caves pose significant difficulties and risks to pile foundation construction. This paper, based on the Yanba Expressway Municipalization Reconstruction Project and referencing previous engineering experiences, proposes the application of sleeve valve pipe grouting technology for pre-treatment of small- to medium-sized and bead-shaped karst caves. Specific implementation measures and construction precautions are presented. Practical results demonstrate that the pre-treated karst cave areas achieved stable soil conditions, providing favorable prerequisites for subsequent pile foundation construction. The method proves convenient and feasible in operation, substantially reducing safety and quality risks during construction. This successful practice offers valuable experience for similar projects.