DOI: 10.5277/ARCHITECTUS

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Dominika Cieplak - The Lemko house – architecture of forgotten identity. The traditional chŷža, its contemporary reinterpretations and the role of architects in the transmission of the Lemko heritage

doi:10.37190/arc260101

The article focuses on the redefinition of the Lemko house in the context of post-war displacement and contemporary attempts to refer to the traditional architecture of the region. Particular attention is paid to the concept of the chŷža – the archetype of the Lemko house – and its contemporary reinterpretations in single-family housing. The analysis considers both material and immaterial aspects of heritage, revealing the tension between fidelity to tradition and adaptation to contemporary needs.

Keywords:

    architectural heritage

    lemko house

    chŷža

    lemkos/rusyns

    minority architecture

Angelika Czajczyńska-Mieszała, Bogusław Wowrzeczka - Adaptive transformations of tram depots for museums and exhibition spaces

doi:10.37190/arc260102

The article analyzes the adaptive potential of former tram depots in the context of contemporary revitalization processes in post-industrial cities. Based on eight case studies, the authors assessed the suitability of these facilities for museum and exhibition functions, identifying characteristic adaptation strategies and their consequences for heritage preservation and sustainable design.

Keywords:

    historic tram depots

    cultural heritage

    adaptive reuse

    museum

    exhibition gallery

    sustainable development

Aleksandra Gierko, Paulina Sołowiej - Internationale Bauausstellungen as an expression of the transformation of environmental, social, and economic paradigms in architecture and urban planning

doi:10.37190/arc260103

This article presents a chronological analysis of German international construction exhibitions (IBA) concerning the natural environment, society, and the economy. The results show a clear evolution from events focused on architecture and structural solutions to complex instruments of spatial transformation, with growing significance attributed to environmental, social, and economic matters and a shift towards systemic, interdisciplinary interventions.

Keywords:

    internationale bauausstellung

    sustainable development

    natural environment

Joanna Jadwiga Białkiewicz - Defining biomimetic residential architecture: indicators and selected projects

doi:10.37190/arc260104

This article examines contemporary biomimetic strategies in collective housing, showing how biomimetic criteria affect form, functioning, and underlying concepts. The analysis highlights the potential of biomimetic solutions to improve quality of life, foster social relations, and increase climate resilience, while underscoring that such housing remains largely conceptual.

Keywords:

    biomimicry

    biomimetics

    bioinspiration

    biophilia

    residential architecture

Dominika Kumorek, Przemysław Kiełb - Biophilic solutions in higher education – an analysis of their presence on the Central Campus of the Warsaw University of Technology

doi:10.37190/arc260105

The aim of this article is to assess the presence and extent of selected biophilic patterns within the Central Campus of the Warsaw University of Technology. The research methods included a literature review, field observation, and analysis of 14 biophilic patterns, with results presented as color-coded campus maps. The article concludes with recommendations for future development in line with biophilic principles.

Keywords:

    biophilia

    biophilic design

    14 patterns

    academic campus

    warsaw university of technology

Urszula Forczek-Brataniec, Katarzyna Jamioł - A review of pro-climate solutions carried out in selected projects of public space

doi:10.37190/arc260106

This article reviews and typologizes pro-ecological solutions applied in contemporary European public space projects, with emphasis on water management and green infrastructure. Two main categories of interventions were distinguished – “water” and “greenery” – both related to the development of blue–green infrastructure in cities. The results indicate the growing importance of integrating water retention and ecosystem functions in shaping urban public spaces.

Keywords:

    climate change adaptation

    public spaces

    blue–green infrastructure

    nature-based solutions

    urban resilience

Maria Jankowska, Paweł Pedrycz - Design and construction of the first Polish urban aquaponic farm – case study

doi:10.37190/arc260107

The article presents a case study on the design of an urban aquaponic farm established in Wrocław as part of the USAGE research project. The multi-stage planning process resulted in a public space composed of three modified shipping containers that serves as both a technological facility and a meeting and educational venue.

Keywords:

    aquaponics

    sustainable food production

    urban agriculture

    water circulation

    new european bauhaus

Radosław Achramowicz, Ewa Kuhnert - Identification and description of bio-innovations in architecture using the dedicated CLM Tool

doi:10.37190/arc260108

The article provides a revision of the theoretical framework and methods for measuring innovation, based on an original research model called the Centrifuge Logic Machine (CLM). As the first in a series of articles, it presents the rationale for applying this novel apparatus and the results of testing it across three scales: architectural, urban planning, and industrial design, demonstrating the ability to compare innovations from various perspectives using a single apparatus.

Keywords:

    architecture

    innovation

    processuality

    personalization

    organicity

Professor Rafał Czerner - Our Masters

doi:10.37190/arc260109

The article is dedicated to honouring the memory of Professor Rafał Czerner – a respected academic teacher, a scholar of ancient and medieval architecture, the author of fundamental studies on Silesian towns and Egyptian architecture, and long-time head of the Department of History of Architecture, Art and Technology at the Faculty of Architecture of Wrocław University of Science and Technology.

Keywords:

    rafał czerner

    wrocław

    marina el-alamein

    archaeology

    architecture

    monuments conservation