In modern conditions of consumption of natural, primarily energy resources, and environmental pollution, buildings are ranked among the biggest consumers and polluters, and that at the world level. The paper provides an overview of contemporarytrends, as well as challenges regarding the use of created and available natural resources, by determining...

By Marija Mihajlović, Emily Trummer

Design of structures in medium or extremely sloped terrains is a demanding and challenging engineering task. Depending on the depth of foundations of the future buildings, different methods of securing foundation pit sides are used. Extremely high vertical excavations cannot utilize the standard methods of securing ground stability (use of “L...

By Nemanja Marković, Nikola Velimirović, Nenad Stojković

In locations with low population density or constraints in technology, resources, and personnel, the use of centralized wastewater treatment systems is not be justified. In such areas, decentralized wastewater treatment systems offer several advantages overcentralized systems. In these systems, the treatment and disposal of effluent is close to the...

By Dragan Milićević, Marija Milićević, Rastislav Trajković

In Serbia, Roma people face various challenges, primarily expressed through discrimination in many fields, as well as difficulties in education, healthcare, and employment. The majority of Roma people in Serbia live in very poor housing conditions. Romani settlements are generally characterized by overcrowded areas, inadequate infrastructure, unpla...

By Hristina Krstić, Mirko Stanimirović, Nataša Petković, Vladana Stanković

This paper reflects on the outcomes and implications of an architectural colony conducted in the village of Klinci, Montenegro. The colony aimed to address rural development challenges through innovative architectural solutions while fostering collaboration among students, professionals, and local stakeholders. Drawing upon the experiences and disc...

By Mirko Stanimirović

The refurbishment of existing buildings with the aim of spatial-material improvement combined with the reduction of energy consumption is a very contemporary topic in recent years. The interest, both of experts and the general population, in saving energy while minimizing operating costs is constantly increasing, and it is emphasized by the uncerta...

By Bojana Lević, Dušan Ignjatović

Adapting and reusing industrial architectural heritage represents great potential for architects, conservators, and civil engineers. The subject of this research is to examine the possibilities of adapting abandoned industrial heritage, as well as to examine theconversion of former industrial structures into functions suitable to contemporary socie...

By Tadija Vasiljević, Janusz Marchwiński, Uroš Antić

One of the key issues for concrete structures exposed to weathering, besides all other loads, is durability of concrete. The most exposed concrete structures are stadiums. Destruction mechanisms for concrete structures defined by EN 1504 are: mechanicalactions, chemical action, physical action, corrosion of reinforcement and fire. In this paper, th...

By Marko Ćećez, Merima Šahinagić-Isović, Mili Selimotić

Tectonic displacements, terrains with cracked and decomposed rocks, climate change and intense rains are the main factors that cause the emergence of new geological processes. These phenomena can cause damage to road infrastructure facilities. Such aphenomenon is registered on the regional road R-1202 Mavrovo-Debar, in the western part of North Mac...

By Sead Abazi, Bulent Suloodja

In recent decades, building methods such as 3D printing have been increasingly researched for the design and fabrication of various architectural elements. Artificial Intelligence is another rapidly developing technology whose potential in the buildingindustry is continuously being explored. This paper’s objective lies in mapping out the field of e...

By Milijana Živković, Maša Žujović, Jelena Milošević