Lucrările conferinţei de cercetare în construcţii, economia construcţiilor, urbanism şi amenajarea teritoriului
Paper proceedings of the research conference on constructions, economy of constructions, architecture, urbanism and territorial development
Contributor(s): Alexandru-Ionuţ Petrişor (Editor)
Subject(s): Architecture, National Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Physical Geopgraphy, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Environmental Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Public Administration, Social development, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Demography and human biology, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Environmental interactions, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research, Geopolitics, Transport / Logistics
ISSN: 2393-3208
Published by: INCD URBAN-INCERC
Keywords: construcţii; economia construcţiilor; urbanism şi amenajarea teritoriului
Summary/Abstract: Includes full papers presented in the research conference on constructions, economy of constructions, architecture, urbanism and territorial development.
- Page Count: 116
- Publication Year: 2024
- Language: English, Romanian
Calitatea spaţiilor publice în Orientul Mijlociu şi Africa de Nord - o perspectivă comparativă
Calitatea spaţiilor publice în Orientul Mijlociu şi Africa de Nord - o perspectivă comparativă
(Quality of public spaces in the MENAT region - a comparative perspective)
- Author(s):Alexandru-Ionuţ Petrişor, Liliana Elza PETRIŞOR
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Human Geography, Regional Geography, Applied Geography, Islam studies, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Rural and urban sociology
- Page Range:5-12
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:medina; ksar; troglodyte; Islam; informality; public space; housing quality
- Summary/Abstract:This study specifically analyzes the MENAT area (Middle East and North Africa plus Turkey) using images collected during self-funded on-site documentary studies to look at the public space. The analysis included Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt in Africa, and Turkey and Jordan in Asia. The analysis found out a gradient starting with well designed public spaces in the large cities, down to a lack of care for the public space, seen often as “no one’s land” in informal settlements and small cities. These contrasts between countries, within the same country and even within the same city are a common feature of the analyzed area.
Schimbări în guvernanţa infrastructurii verzi urbane
Schimbări în guvernanţa infrastructurii verzi urbane
(Changes in urban green infrastructure governance)
- Author(s):Oana Catalina Popescu, Antonio Valentin Tache
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, Physical Geopgraphy, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Environmental interactions
- Page Range:13-22
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:biodiversity; urban governance; transformations; stakeholders; sustainability
- Summary/Abstract:Biodiversity loss needs urgent, deep measures and solutions towards sustainability on the scale of the entire society, allowing political, social, economic and technological changes. These solutions involves difficult choices of decision factors in accordance with a new paradigm of governance. It is the role of spatial planning and environment policies to take into account the change in the governance of biodiversity through multiple, simultaneous forms of governance that ensure solutions with a sustainable impact, which are understood and in the interest of all residents. The aim of this research is to assess new findings in the governance of green infrastructure, on the basis of scientific literature of the last years. The analysis focused on the solutions and requirements to transform the present environmental governance so as to stop biodiversity loss and to find key actors necessary in the urban future. The results show that so far, biodiversity governance at local level has had limited effectiveness. New, specific types of urban governance addressing green infrastructure operate more and more often, such as the governance of nature-based solutions. The key actors and mechanisms associated with financing urban green infrastructure are local authorities, citizens and investors, and the financing mechanisms depend on the type and size of the green infrastructure that will be planned.
Mediul construit românesc - provocări, răspunsuri şi soluţii. Conservarea şi restaurarea monumentelor istorice
Mediul construit românesc - provocări, răspunsuri şi soluţii. Conservarea şi restaurarea monumentelor istorice
(The Romanian built environment – challenges, responses and solutions. Conservation and restoration of historical monuments)
- Author(s):Gabriel-Valentin Georgescu
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture, Modern Age, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation
- Page Range:23-30
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:historical structure; value preservation; evaluation; restoration; architectural conservation
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this study is to bring forth the architect’s role in the conservation process of heritage buildings, following a more traditional path in an era of technologic evolution. It is fundamentally necessary to find conservation-compatible approaches and energy solutions that allow maintaining historical and aesthetic values, while lowering energy costs and minimizing environmental impact. Our study aims to identify methods and techniques for treating and optimizing built structures with historical and/or heritage value with an emphasis on the role of the architect. The paper illustrates how the most appropriate intervention can be achieved through processes that aim to achieve sustainable restoration/conservation. There are several green technologies that might be imbedded into historic buildings in unobtrusive or invisible ways. The restoration and consolidation of historical buildings represent a large and complex challenge requiring the involvement of several competent bodies from different fields, as well as the direct involvement of the community. Through theoretical analysis and by using appropriate methods of identification, evaluation and the choice of measures and techniques corresponding to each case of restoration and consolidation, a future of these structures built to carry forward the cultural heritage of a community or nation can be ensured.
Dezvoltarea durabilă a oraşelor post-comuniste – studiu comparativ România/ Franţa
Dezvoltarea durabilă a oraşelor post-comuniste – studiu comparativ România/ Franţa
(Sustainable development of post-communist cities: comparative study, Romania-France)
- Author(s):Maria Militaru
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Public Administration, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, Applied Sociology, Social development, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Environmental interactions, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:31-40
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:sustainable development; urban vulnerability; resilience to change; housing
- Summary/Abstract:This article aims to explore sustainable development pathways in the housing sector of post-communist countries from the former Eastern Bloc, in the context of the ongoing growth of major urban centers, contemporary changes and socio-economic transformations within cities. To establish the limits of this brief research, we will examine sustainable development through social, economic, political and demographic aspects. Additionally, to enhance our understanding of sustainable housing development, we will apply a multidisciplinary approach to two case studies: Romania and France. By adopting this multidisciplinary perspective, we will compile and analyze the key events along a timeline that underlie major paradigm shifts in each researched domain. Comparing these events in terms of temporality and intensity will provide insights into the parameters under which sustainable housing developments should evolve.
Studiul comparativ privind planşeul superior al unui bloc de locuinţe cu două soluţii de acoperiş
Studiul comparativ privind planşeul superior al unui bloc de locuinţe cu două soluţii de acoperiş
(Comparative study on the upper floor of a residential building with two roof solutions)
- Author(s):Marius MÂRŢ
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:41-50
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:roof; upper floor; frame; nonwalkable terrace
- Summary/Abstract:The roof represents the component thatencloses a construction and serves multipleessential roles. The efficiency of a roofdepends on several key factors. The choice ofroof type, the materials used, the constructionmethod, and following the sequence of stagesare crucial for obtaining a quality roof. Thisensures the safety of the entire structure,enhances its value, and gives it a harmoniousappearance. The main role of the roof is toprotect the construction and to complete itsaesthetic design. Additionally, the roof mustbe functional, ensuring a safe, healthy, andcomfortable indoor environment regardinghumidity, temperature, and air quality. For aroof to fulfill these functions, it is importantthat the design takes into account the climaticconditions and the architectural specifics ofthe area where the construction is located. Inthis article, we will analyze two roof optionsfor the upper ceiling of a residential building.The first option is the high-pitched roof of theframe type, and the second is the nonwalkableterrace roof. The purpose of thisstudy is to compare these two variants anddetermine which one is more efficient fromthe perspective of the loads on the upperfloor.The roof represents the component that encloses a construction and serves multiple essential roles. The efficiency of a roof depends on several key factors. The choice of roof type, the materials used, the construction method, and following the sequence of stages are crucial for obtaining a quality roof. This ensures the safety of the entire structure, enhances its value, and gives it a harmonious appearance. The main role of the roof is to protect the construction and to complete its aesthetic design. Additionally, the roof must be functional, ensuring a safe, healthy, and comfortable indoor environment regarding humidity, temperature, and air quality. For a roof to fulfill these functions, it is important that the design takes into account the climatic conditions and the architectural specifics of the area where the construction is located. In this article, we will analyze two roof options for the upper ceiling of a residential building. The first option is the high-pitched roof of the frame type, and the second is the non-walkable terrace roof. The purpose of this study is to compare these two variants and determine which one is more efficient from the perspective of the loads on the upper floor.
Analiza umidităţii argilei proaspete prin tehnici de procesare a imaginii
Analiza umidităţii argilei proaspete prin tehnici de procesare a imaginii
(Moisture analysis of raw clay using image processing)
- Author(s):Alexandrina-Elena Andon
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:51-56
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:raw clay; soil moisture; artificial neural networks; image-processing
- Summary/Abstract:Clay can absorb and release moisture faster and to a greater extent than any other building material. The normal moisture content that unsaturated clay can absorb is 5% to 7% by weight. Numerous studies have focused on determining soil moisture in a practical, fast, non-destructive and relatively inexpensive way by evaluating the effectiveness of artificial neural networks (ANNs). The image processing method for determining moisture involves using artificial neural networks to accurately determine the moisture content of soils, based on the assumption that soils change color with water content. Disturbed samples of raw clay taken from the Vaslui region, Codăești village, were used for training and testing ANN. Input data were collected in the laboratory from samples subjected to different water contents, consisting of color photographs, taken with a 24.1 megapixel digital camera. The higher the water content, the darker the sample's color. A multi-layer neural network was created with 3 neurons in the input layer, each neuron representing the pixel area for the three colors (red, green and blue) resulting from the segmentation of the image into regions, with a single hidden layer and a single output layer. The ANN output consisted of the soil moisture value, determined for each soil sample by classical methods.
Integration of nature and city: a strategic approach to green-blue infrastructure in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Integration of nature and city: a strategic approach to green-blue infrastructure in Râmnicu Vâlcea
(Integration of nature and city: a strategic approach to green-blue infrastructure in Râmnicu Vâlcea)
- Author(s):Teodora Ungureanu, Andreea Catalina Popa, Antonio Valentin Tache, Adrian Simion
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, Physical Geopgraphy, Environmental Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Public Administration, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Rural and urban sociology, Environmental interactions
- Page Range:57-62
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:green-blue infrastructure; sustainable development
- Summary/Abstract:The study explores the strategic integration of green-blue infrastructure (GBI) in the Râmnicu Vâlcea Metropolitan Area (MA-VL), Romania. The research addresses environmental, mobility, and quality-of-life concerns while examining local urban strategies and their approach to GBI implementation, identifying gaps and opportunities for sustainable development. Despite different levels of engagement with GBI concepts, most local plans incorporate elements like green spaces, water management, and sustainable transport. The study proposes a unified GBI framework for the area, emphasising stakeholder engagement, pilot projects, and community involvement to enhance environmental resilience and quality of life.
Risk management approaches in the development of sloped areas
Risk management approaches in the development of sloped areas
(Risk management approaches in the development of sloped areas)
- Author(s):Vladimir POLCANOV, Alexandru CIRLAN, Alexandru RASCOVOI, Alina Polcanova
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:63-70
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:slope areas; risks; landslides; soil strength; stability
- Summary/Abstract:The main regularities determining the strength of Sarmatian clays, which constitute the majority of slopes in Republic of Moldova were examined. The peculiarities of soil behaviour under conditions of creep deformation were studied. An assessment of the strength of collapsible soils, which are widespread practically on the whole territory of the republic, was provided. The conditions for changes in their properties upon wetting of the collapsible layer was identified. The possibility of eliminating soil settlement using the RG-installation was studied. New data characterizing the physical and mechanical properties of collapsible silty clays compacted in this way have been obtained. The reliability of using the RG-installation to increase the bearing capacity of foundations has been proven. Results of the assessment the long-term stability of excavation slopes at a section of the M21 Chisinau-Dubasari roadway were presented. Recommendations were made for reducing landslide risk and mitigating soil settlement. The article was based on field and laboratory research, as well as calculations using the finite element method (FEM) implemented in the PLAXIS software package. The theoretical foundation is based on the key principles of the physico-technical theory of creep developed by Prof. N. Maslov.
Soluţii şi inovaţii pentru dezvoltarea sustenabilă a industriei construcţiilor în România. Provocări şi perspective
Soluţii şi inovaţii pentru dezvoltarea sustenabilă a industriei construcţiilor în România. Provocări şi perspective
(Solutions and innovations for a sustainable development of constructions in Romania. Challenges and perspectives)
- Author(s):Valentin FEODOROV
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:71-82
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:sustainable development; digitization; seismic safety; Romanian construction market; challenges and perspectives; circular economy; Building Information Modeling (BIM); european funds; environmental r
- Summary/Abstract:The paper analyzes the solutions and innovations needed for the sustainable development of Romania's construction industry, focusing on challenges such as workforce shortages, digitization, and compliance with applicable standards. The Romanian Association of Construction Contractors (ARACO) plays a key role in supporting the industry by promoting quality standards, international collaborations, and continuous employee education. Additionally, the Romanian construction sector faces specific challenges at the European level, including fluctuating material prices and strict environmental regulations. Suggested solutions include adopting digital technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), investing in low-energy buildings, and integrating circular economy practices. In the long term, it highlights the importance of accessing European funds, fostering public-private partnerships, and promoting seismic safety and risk assessment.
Smart growth: integrating EU policies and international practices
Smart growth: integrating EU policies and international practices
(Smart growth: integrating EU policies and international practices)
- Author(s):Andreea Catalina Popa
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Human Geography, Regional Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Government/Political systems, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation
- Page Range:83-88
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:smart growth; sustainability; environmental protection
- Summary/Abstract:This article explores the concept of smart growth by examining its definitions, principles, and perspectives through relevant literature, EU policies, and international practices. It highlights the importance of smart growth in promoting urban sustainability, stimulating economic development, and improving quality of life. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing this concept across various geographical and social contexts.
The impact of urban form on quality of life: the link between urban form and well-being
The impact of urban form on quality of life: the link between urban form and well-being
(The impact of urban form on quality of life: the link between urban form and well-being)
- Author(s):Teodora Ungureanu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Human Geography, Regional Geography, Applied Geography, Governance, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation
- Page Range:89-96
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:urban form; quality of life; built density
- Summary/Abstract:Focusing on the ways in which building density, the availability of green space, and public infrastructure affect inhabitants' well-being, this study investigates the connection between urban form and quality of life. The study uses data from national and international quality of life rankings to show how important it is to look at subjective as well as objective measures of a city's liveability. It recognises the shortcomings of current measures while simultaneously identifying correlations between city planning and quality of life outcomes. The research emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary strategy for city planning that takes into consideration cultural and contextual variations in how people perceive liveability.
De la tradiţie la sustenabilitate: elemente de zidărie din materiale locale
De la tradiţie la sustenabilitate: elemente de zidărie din materiale locale
(From tradition to sustainability: masonry element from local materials)
- Author(s):Aurelia Bradu, Alexandrina-Elena Andon, Maria Simona BLAJUT, Marius MÂRŢ
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:97-102
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:clay; lime; vegetable waste; masonry elements
- Summary/Abstract:The accelerated climate changes observed in recent years demand urgent attention and actions to counteract their catastrophic effects. These phenomena affect the population globally, especially those living in vulnerable areas who face potential relocation in the near future. The construction sector has a significant contribution, representing 32% of global energy consumption and 19% of greenhouse gas emissions. A sustainable approach involves gradually replacing traditional construction materials, particularly those containing cement, with eco-friendly alternatives. One potential solution for non-structural elements is the use of masonry components made from clay and lime composites enriched with vegetable waste, such as hemp stalks. The combination of hemp, clay, lime and water forms a natural, lightweight bio-composite suitable for use in a variety of climates. This paper examines the key properties of masonry elements made from lime composite with vegetable waste, focusing on density, compressive strength, and thermal and acoustic performance.
Evaluare structurală în vederea reabilitării şi extinderii unei clădiri multifuncţionale
Evaluare structurală în vederea reabilitării şi extinderii unei clădiri multifuncţionale
(Structural assessment for the rehabilitation and extension of a multifunctional building)
- Author(s):Adrian Simion, Daniela Stoica, Mihnea STOICA
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:103-110
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:cost estimate; technical-economic analysis; consolidation; rehabilitation; extension
- Summary/Abstract:The article contains a technical and economic analysis necessary for the rehabilitation and modernization of an existing building, which is partially constructed and left unfinished in the 1990s, with a focus on the costs involved in consolidating, rehabilitating, and expanding this building. The work carried out included assessing the structural condition of the building, preparing the construction estimate with cost projections, and proposing solutions for the functional expansion of the property. Additionally, based on the estimate, long-term economic benefits such as the increased value of the building and its energy efficiency were analyzed, providing recommendations for the practical implementation of the project.
Analiza privind beneficiile integrării BIM în economia construcţiilor
Analiza privind beneficiile integrării BIM în economia construcţiilor
(Analysis on the integration of BIM in construction economy)
- Author(s):Alexandru IONIŢĂ, Madalina Stoian
- Language:Romanian
- Subject(s):Architecture
- Page Range:111-116
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:Building Information Modelling; economy; construction; engineering; cost
- Summary/Abstract:In the context of accelerating digitization in the construction industry, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as an innovative technology that is transforming traditional design and execution processes. This study examines the benefits of BIM integration over conventional methods, through a comparative analysis of a project realized in 2D using AutoCAD and 3D modeling through Autodesk Revit. Utilizing the original data from Dormitory 7 at the Technical University of Construction in Bucharest, the research evaluated the time and cost differences for each method. The results indicate that BIM contributes significantly to saving time and materials, due to its superior accuracy and ability to reduce human errors in the design and execution process. Although BIM adoption requires a considerable initial effort, the long-term benefits include cost optimization and better resource management, which underlines the importance of further modernization through BIM integration in the Romanian construction sector.
