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Prospects for research in architecture and urbanism

Ashraf M. Salama (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK)

Archnet-IJAR

ISSN: 2631-6862

Article publication date: 15 March 2019

Issue publication date: 15 March 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a brief review of the latest developments of Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research while introducing ephemeral observations on the papers published in Vol. 13 No. 1, March 2019.

Design/methodology/approach

Through a classification of topical contents and an identification of the procedures employed in the studies published in this edition, a reflective narrative on emerging concepts and themes is developed to acknowledge and briefly outline these studies.

Findings

The discussion conveys the multiplicity and diversity in architectural and urban research where seven themes are identified from 13 papers contributed by researchers from academic institutions in eight countries. Themes include spheres of inquiry; autism and the spatial environment; communication dynamics and professional practice; assemblage aesthetic and place attachment; housing and urbanity in Istanbul; placemaking and sustainability in the Gulf; and from the Doric order to State mosques.

Originality/value

Establishing key characteristics of various types of research and the originality and values involved would enable engaged and enhanced contributions in architectural and urban research. The identification of themes stimulates the re-thinking of responsive concepts and issues of concerns while invigorating future research endeavors.

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Citation

Salama, A.M. (2019), "Prospects for research in architecture and urbanism", Archnet-IJAR, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 2-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-02-2019-0029

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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