OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Open House International is 6. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

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	23
Contextualized computations: a multi-objective optimization approach for designing contextually responsive building envelopes	21
Generative design experiments with artificial intelligence: reinterpretation of shape grammar	21
Teaching parametric design: fostering algorithmic thinking through incomplete recipes	20
Elevating Malaysian public willingness in smart city development supported by governmental initiatives	20
The evolution of female space in Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian: the influence of social logic on spatial configuration	19
Where is the basic community infrastructure? Seeking for rural community transformation through community infrastructure planning in Sarawak, Malaysia	18
Geometric analysis of early Ottoman tombs within the context of conservation studies	17
Origin, development and evolution: the space construction and cultural motivations of Shi Gandang temple in Macau	16
Implementation of BIM-based model checking technology for managing maintenance planning in green building ecosystem	14
An interdisciplinary reflective approach to promote architectural design pedagogy: animating basic design principles by music visualizer	12
Analysis of earthquake resilience factors for buildings: the case of Istanbul high-rise buildings	12
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	12
Machine learning for conservation of architectural heritage	11
Empowering digital transformation in higher education: assessing the effectiveness of asynchronous online learning in architecture pedagogy	10
Investigation into energy performance of a multi-building complex in a hot and humid climate: efficacy of energy saving measures	10
Mosque as a multi-functional public space destination: potential breathing space in dense urban fabrics of Hail City, Saudi Arabia	10
Performance-based building design: impact of emergency department layout on its functional performance efficiency - the case of Erbil hospitals	10
Factors influencing residential location choice: learnings from the Indian context	9
Safety of transportation buildings against vehicle bomb attacks with multi-criteria decision-making	9
Design for well-being: from disadvantaged to satisfactory built environment, building places for vulnerable communities	9
Aspects of contextual architecture regarding traditional/contemporary architecture, physical/cultural and place identity: a systematic literature review	9
Kuwait's circular prototype mosque design: a history and comprehensive evaluation	9

Machine learning applications for a better demand controlled ventilation system experience in buildings: a review	9
An integrated social sustainability assessment framework: the case of construction industry	9
Are we looking in the right place? Housing search mismatches: evidence from Greater Manchester in the UK	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
A quality learning environment: an assessment of spaciousness of architectural design studios of Iraqi Kurdistan region universities using fuzzy logic	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
Analysis of vernacular houses in southern Vietnam, and potential applications of the learned lessons to contemporary urban street houses	7
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
Post-occupancy evaluation: an expert-user-oriented model proposal based on key sustainability indicators	7
Navigating urban sustainability: balancing livability, smartness, services and environment through AHP analysis	7
Algorithmic replication of macramé techniques: bridging analog movements with computational design	7
Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana	6
Labor camps in Dubai: implications of courtyard regulations on daylight performance	6
Paradigm shifts in the design of Romani settlements: field-based validations and uncertainties	6
Mapping the literature: a systematic review of VR technology in architecture	6
Millennials' perspectives: motivations for co-living in a developing nation	6
Architectural design research through reflection: a sub-approach under “research by design”	6
A spatio-temporal framework to assess urban heat island effect on Yeni Mamak urban transformation zone (Ankara, Türkiye)	6
Creating a methodological model for a new visual representation in post-war urban analysis	6
Unpacking the concept of 20-minute neighbourhoods: disentangling “desired outcomes” from the “means” available for achieving them	6
Book review: A review of Theorizing Built Form and Culture: The Legacy of Amos Rapoport	6