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  • Design of residential buildings in architecture education

    This article is based on an analysis of residential building designs made by students of the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology (FA-GUT), Poland, and on the results of a survey conducted among these students. The purpose of the survey was to verify the broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of the students required in preparation for taking up design issues, as well as their ability to use this knowledge in...

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  • Using Container Structures in Architecture and Urban Design

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    Abstract. The paper presents the use of shipping containers in architecture and urban design. Even today, houses and apartments are still too expensive. Since 1923 architects have been improving the living conditions of citizens by building very simple, repeatable forms. With prefabrication technology it became possible to build quicker, causing house prices to decrease. Apartments in block of flats became affordable to more and...

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  • Architecture Design of a Networked Music Performance Platform for a Chamber Choir

    This paper describes an architecture design process for Networked Music Performance (NMP) platform for medium-sized conducted music ensembles, based on remote rehearsals of Academic Choir of Gdańsk University of Technology. The issues of real-time remote communication, in-person music performance, and NMP are described. Three iterative steps defining and extending the architecture of the NMP platform with additional features to...

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  • Media architecture for post-modern society - new forms of participation

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    - Year 2018

    The article shows the relationship between the characteristics of the post-modern society, and the development of media architecture with the function of interactivity. In this context, the duality of the features of post-modern society was emphasized: taking into account its location between creativity and consumerism, as well as on the border between the real and virtual word. The development of media architecture has been linked...

  • Architecture in the field of art on the example of author’s realizations

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    - Architectus - Year 2021

    The aim of the article was to show the place of architecture in the space of art on the example of original projects. In the author's opinion, architecture, using an artistic object as a means of expression, influences the process of living by showing the recipient, who is an inhabitant, important values from the point of view of creating a house that ensures a good quality of life and strengthening the understanding of both various...

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  • DUABI - Business Intelligence Architecture for Dual Perspective Analytics

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    - Year 2017

    A significant expansion of Big Data and NoSQL databases made it necessary to develop new architectures for Business Intelligence systems based on data organized in a non-relational way. There are many novel solutions combining Big Data technologies with Data Warehousing. However, the proposed solutions are often not sufficient enough to meet the increasing business demands, such as low data latency while still maintaining high...

  • [AiU] 20232024Research methodology in architecture and urban planning

    e-Learning Courses
    • J. Borucka
    • M. Dymnicka

    This course is compulsory for PhD students assigned to Architecture and Urbanism tracks at Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology. The course is conducted by prof. Sandro Parrinello, Department  Architecture of University of Florence Course type: workshops Total hours of training: 30 teaching hours Classes in hybrid mode (classes conducted online and at the GdańskTech)

  • Vernacular and low-tech technologies in humanitarian architecture on the example of Senegal

    Humanitarian architecture belongs to the broader trend of socially engaged architecture, whose main goal is to introduce new values to the quality of life of particular communities. Specifically, humanitarian architecture deals with aid to poverty-stricken communities. The context of economic constraints poses a particular challenge to architects and builders. It is a matter of natural necessity to look for cheap, locally available...

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  • Timber - material of the future. Examples of small wooden architecture structures.

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    The aim of this article is to present various types of wood-based products, classified as engineered timber, while specifying the implications of their structural properties for their forms. Timber is used as a construction material due to its fire resistance, good structural characteristics and insulating properties. The advent of new technologies of wood processing and wood-based materials production has converted timber into...

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  • Jacek Krenz dr hab. inż. arch.

    Jacek Krenz, born in 1948 in Poznań, Poland, is an academic architect and painter. He is a professor at Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, taught also at University of Fine Arts in Poznań – both in Poland – and at Universidade da Beira Interior in Covilhã, Portugal. Charter member of The Polish Watercolour Society.  He is a co-founder of the Wdzydze Artists’ Village in Kaszuby, Poland, where he works in his...

  • Call processing performance in multidomain IMS/NGN architecture

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    The Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture, which bases on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) concept, is a proposition of a telecommunication network dedicated to the needs of the modern information society. The main goal of NGN is to provide Quality of Service (QoS), for which proper network design and dimensioning are necessary. This also requires appropriate traffic models, which should be efficient and not excessively complicated...

  • Jarosław Bąkowski dr inż. arch.

    dr inż. Jarosław Bąkowski, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Industrial Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Gdansk University of Technology.The subject of his interest is the programming and designing methodology of functionally complex buildings (especially the healthcare architecture buildings, mainly hospitals). He conducts research on optimization of the design process for functional and utility analysis....

  • Virtual reality tools in teaching the conservation and history of Polish architecture

    Virtual reality and its impact on teaching conservation and architectural history is the subject of this article. During the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, the education of students of architecture was transferred by Gdańsk University of Technology (GUT), Gdańsk, Poland, to distance learning. This method has provided academics an opportunity to examine the impact of virtual reality and remote education on architectural history and conservation....

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  • THE INFLUENCE OF THE EVOLUTION OF DAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS OF EXHIBITION SPACE ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE MUSEUM'S BUILDING

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    The paper deals with the architecture of museums as dependent on the ways of lighting the exhibition space. The work focuses on the analysis of the influence of daylighting systems on shaping the museum's architecture in the period from the Renaissance to modern times. The method of work includes studying literature and the case study of the objects characteristic of the presented concepts and lighting systems. The results of the...

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  • Exterior Plasterwork in Gdynia`s Modernist Architecture and Its Preservation

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    - Year 2015

    Text presents the historical plasterworks of facades of modernist monuments built before WWII as the important expression in architecture and ist conservation

  • The Seventeenth Century

    Journals

    ISSN: 0268-117X , eISSN: 2050-4616

  • Teaching Architecture – contemporary challenges and threats in the complexity of built environment

    The complexity of the modern built environment is a problem n ot only of architectural and urban issues. This issue extends to many othe r disciplines as well as covering a wide range of social engagements. The idea of writing this pa per is generally initiated by the debate which took place in Gdańs k on 22.01.2016, and was prepar ed in order to meet representatives of the four circles of interest...

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  • Foundations of Grid Processing Architecture for the Comcute System

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    - Year 2012

    Fundamental system algorithms and structures implemented in the Comcute system are described and analysed in detail. Layered architecture of the system model is highlighted. System tasks of the layers are elaborated, presented and described. Operational details of communication interfaces among layers are worked out and examined. The focus is put onto implemented system components with regard to their operability and efficiency....

  • Typology of the Black Tents Architecture between Iranian nomad tribes

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    Evidence of the past shows variation in human settlements. Nomadic house the” Black Tent” shows relationship between humans and the natural environment surrounding them. Black Tents are made of natural materials consistant with environmental conditions. This paper discusses nomadic living space of some Iranian tribes located in different regions to show their unique architecture and culture. Rediscovering different architecture...

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  • History of World Architecture I 2022/23

    e-Learning Courses
    • M. Sołtysik
    • A. Orchowska
    • B. Macikowski

    The course History of World Architecture I (HWA I) is obligatory on the first semester of study at the Faculty of Architecture  at Gdańsk University of Technology. It lasts 15 weeks , finishes with the exam and consists of 15 two-hour lectures and 15 two-hour exercises. The merit of the course includes the Western World architecture, beginning  from Prehistory and Antiquity (Sumer, Egypt, Greece, Rome), up to the end of the Middle...

  • The High Quality Business School Academic Teacher of the 21st Century – Polish Students’ Perspective

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    The literature shows that the success and competence of future managers depend on the quality of their academic teachers. Moreover high quality study requires high quality lecturing/teaching that creates an environment in which deep learning outcomes are made possible for students. The aim was to identify the characteristics of the academic teacher working at business schools, according to the expectations of Polish students...

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  • DAYLIGHT WITHIN A ROOM IN THE EYES OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS

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    - Year 2019

    A questionnaire was conducted to investigate how 140 architecture students apprise daylight conditions within the classrooms. The participants were requested to evaluate the luminous environment and their luminous comfort. They were also asked about light preferences and knowledge on daylight metrics and regulations. The students’ subjective appraisals results were compared with the experts’ assessment and the on-site illuminance...

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  • City as a product. Architecture as an Economic Instrument. Are Global Cities People-Friendly Places?

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    - Year 2014

    While spending time in our everyday urban environment do we ever think how particular architecture influences the economic value of that space? Space has its measurable financial value. From the economic point of view a place can be treated as a product that fights for appearing in tourists’ and investors’ consciousnesses. Space - treated as an object of demand and supply - becomes an element in a marketing game. To reach its...

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  • The concept of entrepreneurial university as an answer to the challenges of the 21st century

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    • M. Dąbrowska

    - Year 2004

    W rozdziale zaprezentowano główne zmiany w środowisku akademickim wraz z oczekiwaniami i wymaganiami interesariuszy uczelni. Zaproponowano również koncepcję uczelni przedsiębiorczej, która pozwala uczelniom stać się konkurencyjnymi na rynku usług edukacyjnych.

  • Loosely-Tied Distributed Architecture for Highly Scalable E-Learning System

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    Vast majority of modern e-learning products are based on client-server architecture and utilization of web-based technologies (WBT). Such approach permits easy creation of e-learning systems that do not require a complex, operating system dependant client software. Unfortunately there are also drawbacks of such solution. Because of the majority of mechanisms are located on the server, its usage levels trend to build up quickly...

  • The relationship between architectural detail and light in contemporary architecture

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    The paper deals with the influence of modern artificial and natural lighting technology on contemporary architecture, especially in relation to architectural detail. Advanced complex lighting systems have an increasing importance in contemporary design solutions. Light itself, and the effect of its actions, and characteristic parts of the sophisticated lighting systems, play an essential role as independent architectural elements,...

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  • Call Control Evaluation in ASON/GMPLS Architecture

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    The Automatically Switched Optical Network (ASON) utilizing Generalized Multi–Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) protocols named as ASON/GMPLS is one of the propositions of Next Generation Network. The basic assumption of ASON control plane is a separation of call control from connection control. The control plane is divided into call control and connection control components. Presented work regards the problem of call control evaluation...

  • Blended Learning Model for Computer Techniques for Students of Architecture

    Abstract: The article summarizes two-year experience of implementing hybrid formula for teaching Computer Techniques at the Faculty of Architecture at the Gdansk University of Technology. Original educational e-materials, consisting of video clips, text and graphics instructions, as well as links to online resources are embedded in the university e-learning educational platform. The author discusses technical constraints associated...

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  • Ergonomic Aspects of Development of Architecture in the Context of Sanitary and Hygiene Safety

    Abstract Ergonomics answers the need of safe development of space by creating spatial forms which help to implement the safety procedures and limit the threats involved both in ordinary use of the spaces and in case of unforeseen events. Using the knowledge of ergonomics and architecture on the basis of defining the routes of germ transmission, allows to limit the spread of those organisms. Ergonomics of developing architectural...

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  • Constructing autonomous agents using the cognitive-emotional architecture of the mind

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    The article discusses an important issue regarding the humanoid aspects of modern science related to the autonomy of systems and robotization. Particular attention is paid to the basic aspects of cognitive architecture. After a short introduction, the Intelligent Decision Making System, developed at the ETI Faculty of the Gdańsk University of Technology, is described.

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  • Wordventure - cooperative wordnet editor. Architecture for lexical semantic aquisition

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    - Year 2009

    This article presents architecture for acquiring lexical semanticsin a collaborative approach paradigm. The system enablesfunctionality for editing semantic networks in a wikipedia-like style. The core of the system is a user-friendly interface based on interactive graph navigation.It has been used for semantic network presentation,and brings simultaneously modification functionality.

  • WordVenture - COOPERATIVE WordNet EDITOR Architecture for Lexical Semantic Acquisition

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    - Year 2017

    This article presents architecture for acquiring lexical semantics in a collaborative approach paradigm. The system enables functionality for editing semantic networks in a wikipedia-like style. The core of the system is a user-friendly interface based on interactive graph navigation. It has been used for semantic network presentation, and brings simultaneously modification functionality.

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  • The potential of computational methods for the categorization of architectural objects on the example of media architecture

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    The paper presents an example of the categorization of architectural objects and assessment of the characteristics of urban space, based on the analysis of specific features of architectural objects and urban landscape. The conducted analysis refers to media architecture and is presented in the complex context of the development of media solutions. The field of influence of IT on architecture is also stressed, both on the architect’s...

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  • Detail, Facture, and Colour in the Architecture of Polish Single-Family Houses after 1989

    The article presents single-family houses architecture transformations since 1989, with particularly close attention paid to the significance of detail, facture, and colour. The article presents the architecture as an art of designing and building facilities with both use and aesthetic value, an art of shaping space and building forms. Architectural work should correspond to the intended function, technique, economic and aesthetic...

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  • [AiU] Research methodology in architecture and urban planning

    e-Learning Courses
    • A. Kulowski
    • P. Samól
    • J. Szczepański
    • P. Lorens
    • K. Zielonko-Jung

    W ramach kursu realizowane będą zajęcia dla grupy doktorantów szkoły doktorskiej z dyscypliny "Architektura i urbanistyka". This course is addressed to the PhD students of "Architecture and urbanism" discipline at the doctoral school. Course type: lecture Total hours of training: 30 teaching hours

  • Wernsdorf - a biography of an 18th century scholar - transcription, photographs and partial translation

    Open Research Data
    open access

    The data set contains the transcription of a large passage of the Latin biography of the eighteenth-century philologist and theologian Gottlieb Wernsdorf (1717-1774), as well as photos of the entire print. A translation from Latin into English and Polish was added to the data set as well (that is, excerpts on the education of both Gottlieb himself,...

  • Contemporary Theories in Architecture

    e-Learning Courses
    • J. Szczepański

  • Conthemporary Theories in Architecture

    e-Learning Courses
    • J. Szczepański

  • [AiU] Challenges and perspectives of contemporary architecture and urbanism

    e-Learning Courses
    • J. Borucka
    • S. Kowalski

    This course is compulsory for PhD students assigned to Architecture and Urbanism tracks at Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology. The course is conducted by prof. Giovanna Acampa, Kore University of Enna Course type: workshops Total hours of training: 15 teaching hours

  • Theory and implementation of a virtualisation level Future Internet defence in depth architecture

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    • J. Konorski
    • P. Pacyna
    • G. Kolaczek
    • Z. Kotulski
    • K. Cabaj
    • P. Szalachowski

    - International Journal of Trust Management in Computing and Communications - Year 2013

    An EU Future Internet Engineering project currently underway in Poland defines three parallel internets (PIs). The emerging IIP system (IIPS, abbreviating the project’s Polish name), has a four-level architecture, with level 2 responsible for creation of virtual resources of the PIs. This paper proposes a three-tier security architecture to address level 2 threats of unauthorised traffic injection and IIPS traffic manipulation...

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  • Karol Grębowski dr inż.

     Karol Grębowski (M.Sc.) works as an assistant at the Department of Technical Fundamentals of Architecture Design of the Faculty of Architecture at Gdansk University of Technology. His scientific research deals with dynamic phenomena occurring during the vibration of structures, bridges, and studies the design methodology of the elements forming passive protection system of the vehicles degraded  by struck or explosion in the context...

  • Estetyka i architektura na rozdrożu = The aesthetics and the architecture at the crossroads

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    - Year 2013

    Opis dzieła architektury w formie refleksji estetycznej następuje w innym przedziale czasowym niż samo zaistnienia artefaktu w przestrzeni-Estetyka oraz krytyka architektoniczna nie posługują się wspólnym językiem naukowym.Estetyka i architektura sa wyrażane odmiennymi językami opisu zjawisk.Utrudnia to wzajemne odczytanie intencji oceniającego i twórcy.

  • History of World Architecture I 2021/22

    e-Learning Courses
    • M. Sołtysik
    • A. Orchowska
    • B. Macikowski

    The course History of World Architecture (HWA I) is obligatory on the first semester of study at the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University ofTechnology. It lasts 15 weeks, finishes with the exam, and consists of 15 two-hour lectures and 15 two-hour exercises. The merit of the course includes Western World architecture, beginning from Prehistory and Antiquity (Sumer, Egypt, Greece, Rome), up to the end of the Middle Ages....

  • Adapting education to a changing climate: preparing architecture students for climate-resilient design

    In this article, the authors explore the connection between climate change and the fields of architecture and urban planning. With the increasing frequency of flooding and extreme weather events, the built environment is confronting challenges in terms of sustainability and resilience. To meet these problems, it is necessary to prepare various specialists to assume responsibility for making future decisions. The authors of this...

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  • Economic Situation in Balkan Countries in the First Decade of 21st Century

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    - Year 2014

    The recent economic crisis affected most of the countries in the world to a greater or lesser extent, including small economies sector. Small economies are a distinctive group of countries distinguished by particular qualities. They are dependent on trade exchange or international investment stream, and both their aggregate demand and supply, and price level depend on the development of the big economies dynamics. This is the reason...

  • Nightscape in the E-city. Lighting Public Space in the 21st Century

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    - Year 2012

    Rozdział porusza kwestię oświetlenia sztucznego w przestrzeniach publicznych współczesnego miasta. Temat ten zaprezentowany został na tle obecnych tendencji kształtowania wizerunku przestrzeni publicznych oraz poparty krótkim rysem historycznym. Aspekt podzielony jest na dwie kategorie - pierwszą, w której oświetlenie bazuje na zmiennych sceneriach przestrzeni z wykorzystaniem głównie ekranów medialnych, oraz drugą, w której mamy...

  • Journal of Architecture (The)

    Journals

    ISSN: 1360-2365 , eISSN: 1466-4410

  • Architecture d'Aujourdui

    Journals

    ISSN: 0003-8695

  • Vernacular Architecture

    Journals

    ISSN: 0305-5477 , eISSN: 1749-6292

  • Process: Architecture 

    Journals

    ISSN: 0386-037X