OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Open House International is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Exploring the spatial distribution pattern and influencing factors of Shanghai's cultural functional elements based on the point of interest data	37
Re-considering core housing: transformations by aided self-help residents in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia	25
Contextualized computations: a multi-objective optimization approach for designing contextually responsive building envelopes	22
Teaching parametric design: fostering algorithmic thinking through incomplete recipes	21
The evolution of female space in Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian: the influence of social logic on spatial configuration	21
Elevating Malaysian public willingness in smart city development supported by governmental initiatives	20
Generative design experiments with artificial intelligence: reinterpretation of shape grammar	19
Mapping the engagement of architecture and design disciplines with social media: a scientometric and bibliometric analysis	18
Where is the basic community infrastructure? Seeking for rural community transformation through community infrastructure planning in Sarawak, Malaysia	17
Geometric analysis of early Ottoman tombs within the context of conservation studies	16
Origin, development and evolution: the space construction and cultural motivations of Shi Gandang temple in Macau	15
Analysis of earthquake resilience factors for buildings: the case of Istanbul high-rise buildings	13
Implementation of BIM-based model checking technology for managing maintenance planning in green building ecosystem	13
Quality of life in smart cities built from scratch	12
Poverty-free urbanism: six qualitative normative factors and 36 procedures for measuring urban poverty from a deprivation perspective	11
An interdisciplinary reflective approach to promote architectural design pedagogy: animating basic design principles by music visualizer	11
Machine learning for conservation of architectural heritage	11
Capitalization of urban nature quality versus quantity in housing markets: a global meta-analysis (1990–2023)	11
Mosque as a multi-functional public space destination: potential breathing space in dense urban fabrics of Hail City, Saudi Arabia	10
Kuwait's circular prototype mosque design: a history and comprehensive evaluation	10
Investigation into energy performance of a multi-building complex in a hot and humid climate: efficacy of energy saving measures	10
Factors influencing residential location choice: learnings from the Indian context	10
Performance-based building design: impact of emergency department layout on its functional performance efficiency - the case of Erbil hospitals	10
Are we looking in the right place? Housing search mismatches: evidence from Greater Manchester in the UK	9
Safety of transportation buildings against vehicle bomb attacks with multi-criteria decision-making	9

Exploring a comprehensive evaluation model for measuring spatial equity in the layout of city community elderly service facilities: a case study in Xi’an, China	9
Empowering digital transformation in higher education: assessing the effectiveness of asynchronous online learning in architecture pedagogy	9
A quality learning environment: an assessment of spaciousness of architectural design studios of Iraqi Kurdistan region universities using fuzzy logic	9
Aspects of contextual architecture regarding traditional/contemporary architecture, physical/cultural and place identity: a systematic literature review	9
The impact of street-based transitional edges on the urban social environment: systematic review from the last decade	8
Effect of climate change on comfort, health and energy in Chennai’s residential buildings: analyzing materials and retrofits for climate resilience	8
An integrated social sustainability assessment framework: the case of construction industry	8
Design for well-being: from disadvantaged to satisfactory built environment, building places for vulnerable communities	8
Machine learning applications for a better demand controlled ventilation system experience in buildings: a review	8
Perceived neighborhood walkable environment, neighborhood interaction and mental health among residents of different age groups: a case study in Shanghai, China	7
Importance performance analysis for sustainability of reused historical building: Mardin Sabanci City Museum and art gallery	7
Analysis of vernacular houses in southern Vietnam, and potential applications of the learned lessons to contemporary urban street houses	7
Architectural design research through reflection: a sub-approach under “research by design”	6
Post-occupancy evaluation: an expert-user-oriented model proposal based on key sustainability indicators	6
Book review: A review of Theorizing Built Form and Culture: The Legacy of Amos Rapoport	6
Navigating urban sustainability: balancing livability, smartness, services and environment through AHP analysis	6
Unpacking the concept of 20-minute neighbourhoods: disentangling “desired outcomes” from the “means” available for achieving them	6
Creating a methodological model for a new visual representation in post-war urban analysis	6
Algorithmic replication of macramé techniques: bridging analog movements with computational design	6
Millennials' perspectives: motivations for co-living in a developing nation	6
Labor camps in Dubai: implications of courtyard regulations on daylight performance	6
A spatio-temporal framework to assess urban heat island effect on Yeni Mamak urban transformation zone (Ankara, Türkiye)	5
Trans-functional green wall’s developed predesign model as a first stage to designers to understand the design and potential performance aspects of green walls	5
Modelling eco-friendly smart home appliances’ adoption intention from the perspective of residents: a comparative analysis of PLS-SEM and fsQCA	5
Paradigm shifts in the design of Romani settlements: field-based validations and uncertainties	5
Mapping the literature: a systematic review of VR technology in architecture	5
Passive House-based energy efficiency design criteria: a case study of a residential building in Cairo	5
Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana	5
Design strategies for circularity: Km0 architecture in the Spanish Mediterranean	5
Social capital in women’s cyclone preparedness, response and recovery: a case of women-headed households in Bangladesh	5
Smart cities and public participation: a bibliometric analysis and conceptualization of the social-ecological system framework	4
The modern house: conservation and (re)use through the narrative approach	4
Modularity in transition: reconciling open building principles with early design education	4
Potential for local communities in rural areas: sustainable development of prison siting in South Korea	4
A neuro-cognitive perspective on urban behavior of people with different moods	4
From restoration to social media: exploring the nexus of architecture, social media and information sharing behaviours	4
Designing for change–Open Building for education	4
Assessing streetscape development effects on walking and cycling in historic contexts: the case study of Afrang district, Port Said, Egypt	4
Applying active learning method to improve teaching outcomes in architectural engineering courses	3
Exploring the potential of cross-laminated timber in vertical expansion of cities – a case study of Dubai city	3
Defining the ethnic enclave: Syrian immigrant spaces in Fatih, Istanbul	3
Creative urban place	3
Adaptive changes to Korean vernacular houses in Northeast China: the influence of changing family patterns on spatial capacity	3
Factors influencing collective action of gated communities: a systematic review using an SES framework	3
Guest editorial: Learned lessons and design implementations towards sustainable architecture	3
Prioritizing user preferences for quasi – Public space by using analytic hierarchy process (AHP): bursa Podyum park, Turkey case	3
Developing a tool for meeting children’s needs through biophilic design: a combined approach of the Biophilia Interview and Connection to Nature Index – theoretical study	3
Open building: an abbreviated history and a look forward	3
The reflection of Newman's defensible space theory on Turkey's neighbourhoods: typomorphological analysis of safe-space within an analytical framework	3
Analysis of transparent building envelope renovations for indoor thermal comfort in an educational building	3

City identity and singularity: people's preferences about development projects in Cairo	3
Gaps and overlaps in facilities of urban public rental housing for single-person households: the case of Seoul’s happy housing	3
Modeling the construction readiness parameters for abandoned housing projects in Malaysia: PLS-SEM approach	3
Assessing availability, distribution equity and accessibility of urban green spaces: a GIS-based framework	3
Global South research priorities for neighbourhood sustainability assessment tools	2
The case study methodology in architectural research: evaluation of epistemological adequacy	2
An interdisciplinary analysis of social and environmental justice in Cairo’s New Communities: implications for urban policy and governance	2
Exploring cognitive and syntactic dimensions in a healthcare environment affecting the spatial perceptions of paediatric inpatients	2
Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana	2
Integrating Virtual Reality and interactive game for learning structures in architecture: the case of ancient Chinese dougong cognition	2
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on architecture design studio pedagogy in Saudi Arabia	2
Examining the open building movement through the adaptive reuse of Toma Church in Turkiye	2
Women's spaces in the vernacular Qatari courtyard house: how privacy and gendered spatial segregation shape architectural identity	2
Taxonomies and procedures of integrating digital placemaking and happy city: a systematic literature review	2
Spatial accessibility dynamics of urban parks in Nanjing, China: implications for spatial equity	2
Exploring locally-produced design solutions for thermal comfort: a socio-technical assessment	2
Incentive mechanism for promoting the uptake of green building in South Africa	2
Exploring the University of Jordan campus: is it accessible to persons with visual disabilities?	2
Assessing the European Union capitals in the context of smart sustainable cities	2
Enhancements in design education by integrating advanced learning technologies (AR/VR) in architectural schools	2
A systematic review of factors influencing self-governed public open spaces: insights from social-ecological system framework and collective action	2
Residential design for adults on the autism spectrum: a scoping review	2
Socially sustainable smart cities: mapping the research trends by co-word analysis	2
The role of urban environment maintenance in crime prevention: a machine learning analysis of street crime in Manhattan	2