Frontiers in Built Environment

Original Research

Published on 12 Oct 2026

Territorial governance for transformative change? Insights from the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve in the Brazilian Amazon

in Urban Science

Axel Prestes Dürrnagel
Nell Dana Richter
Lissy Flörchinger
Vanessa Libanio Alemão
Janpeter Schilling

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1766645

543 views

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Oct 2026

Towards acoustic sensory urbanism: soundscape assessment as a tool for noise action planning and sustainable urban design

in Urban Science

Jerónimo Vida Manzano
Angel F. Ramos-Ridao
M. Carmen Aguilar-Luzón
Rafael García-Quesada

Frontiers in Built Environment

141 views

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Oct 2026

Tracing sources and pathways of micro-organic contaminants in a complex peri-urban floodplain aquifer

in Urban Science

Debbie White
David Macdonald
Wayne Civil
Magali Moreau
Barry Townsend
Dan Lapworth

Frontiers in Built Environment

135 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Oct 2026

Tree selection, courtyard form, and outdoor microclimatic comfort in hot-arid educational spaces: a multi-criteria decision framework

in Urban Science

Ali Aldersoni
Amr Sayed Hassan Abdallah
Mohamed Hssan Hassan Abdelhafez
Khaled Elkhayat
Mohammed M. Gomaa
Ayman Ragab

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1956270

661 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 07 Oct 2026

Twinning living heritage: human-centered digital twins coupling CADA and HUL for arid cities

in Urban Science

Jasim Azhar
Djamel Boussaa

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1977948

358 views

Original Research

Accepted on 01 Oct 2026

Multiscale influence mechanisms of the waterfront built environment on urban vitality: a case study of the Zijiang River waterfront in Yiyang, China

in Urban Science

XiaoMei Zhou
Renjie Yu
Wentao Lei
Kecheng Huo
Jingwei You
Jiangfan Tang
Xuan Tang

Frontiers in Built Environment

216 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 28 Sep 2026

The food-system carbon data layer: integrating automated life-cycle-assessment digital twins into urban digital twins

in Urban Science

Mohd Kamil Vakil
Mohamed Yusuf Alkoheji
Shahrukh Ahmad

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1953330

561 views

Correction

Published on 24 Sep 2026

Correction: Enhancing safety and accessibility at Karachi’s bus stops: investigating the role of urban design, crime prevention, and public transport

in Urban Science

Asifa Iqbal
Humaira Nazir
Ammad Waheed Qazi

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1930715

539 views

Original Research

Accepted on 22 Sep 2026

Landscape Buffers as Microscale Streetscape Design Factors for Enhancing Perceived Walkability

in Urban Science

Coryn Brinks
Xiaowei Li
Jun-Hyun Kim
Zeenat Kotval-Karamchandani

Frontiers in Built Environment

273 views

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Sep 2026

Uneven Progress toward SDG 11.1 in Africa: A Hierarchical Clustering Analysis of Slum Prevalence Trajectories

in Urban Science

Simon Ametepey
Clinton Aigbavboa
Kingsley Ofori

Frontiers in Built Environment

247 views

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Sep 2026

A description of the health-related built environment surrounding Ontario social housing sites

in Urban Science

Gina Agarwal
Melissa Pirrie
Patrick DeLuca
Manasvi Sai Vanama
Ricardo Angeles
Francine Marzanek
Homa Keshavarz

Frontiers in Built Environment

231 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Sep 2026

The state of shopping malls in Jeddah: a consumer-level structural equation modelling approach to behavioural mall resilience in the context of the “death of the mall” debate

in Urban Science

Alok Tiwari
Yasser Qaffas

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1927998

604 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 Sep 2026

A Spatial GIS–AHP Framework for Integrating Hybrid Renewable Energy Suitability with Urban Growth Planning in Arid Regions

in Urban Science

Mohamed Salah Ezz
Ashraf Mohamed Soliman
Doaa A. H Salem
Hassan A.H Youssef
Mohammed Aldelgawy
Ragab Khalil

Frontiers in Built Environment

306 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2026

Adoption of neo-vernacular architecture strategies in selected arts and cultural centres in Lagos, Nigeria

in Urban Science

Foluke Oladunni Jegede
Chiagozie Mitchelle Enwonwu

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1912087

1,095 views

Mini Review

Published on 08 Sep 2026

Narrative review of the concepts, functions, components, and evaluation of housing environments in Nigeria

in Urban Science

Adedotun Akinola
Eziyi Ibem
Akunnaya Opoko
Esther Akinola

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1804933

948 views

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Sep 2026

Evidence-concordance audit before multicriteria ranking: reassessing Kabul’s historical water-supply options

in Urban Science

Mohammad Amini
Suleman Bawa
Waqas Hassan
Zakeria Shnizai

Frontiers in Built Environment

261 views

Original Research

Published on 31 Aug 2026

Assessing and improving spatial equality in hyper-dense cities: a network analysis of amenity accessibility of Hong Kong’s public housing estates

in Urban Science

Chun Ho Lam
Lai Peng Xu
Han Hsi Ho

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1823417

980 views

Original Research

Accepted on 24 Aug 2026

Spatial Patterns and Evolution of Co-agglomeration between Manufacturing and Producer Services: Evidence from China's New Energy Vehicle Industry

in Urban Science

Wenli Jing
Maokai Ma
Hao Chen
Ya'nan Chen
Dongxu Cui

Frontiers in Built Environment

363 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Aug 2026

Predictors of pet-friendly housing: how market dynamics and social vulnerability shape rental pet policies

in Urban Science

Sue Neal
John Cornelison
Sara Muriello

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1902288

955 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2026

Comparative urban evolution in two Taiwanese cities: a multi-city OSM–sentinel-2 panel analysis of Taichung and Taipei (2018–2025)

in Urban Science

Chung-Ming Chen

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1857817

780 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Aug 2026

Negotiating inclusionary housing implementation: private-sector practitioner perspectives from Johannesburg, South Africa

in Urban Science

Vuyiswa Letsoko
Mhlalisi Gavu Mndzebele

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1870098

794 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Aug 2026

Cafe culture as hybrid public space: social interaction, cultural identity, and everyday urban life in Bahrain

in Urban Science

Haifa Ebrahim Al Khalifa
Nazish Abid
Anamika Vishal Jiwane

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1880251

1,704 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Aug 2026

Port proximities: severance and re-linking in UAE urban heritage

in Urban Science

Hiba Farhat
Ayman Kassem

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1875965

1,249 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Aug 2026

Psychophysical evaluation of celebrity cultural heritage landscapes: scenic beauty and semantic perception at Zhang Daqian’s sites on Mount Qingcheng

in Urban Science

Xiaoyi Yang
Watsida Boonyanmethaporn
Chunlin Wan

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2026.1877251

1,023 views

258 articles

articles

Territorial governance for transformative change? Insights from the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve in the Brazilian Amazon

Towards acoustic sensory urbanism: soundscape assessment as a tool for noise action planning and sustainable urban design

Tracing sources and pathways of micro-organic contaminants in a complex peri-urban floodplain aquifer

Tree selection, courtyard form, and outdoor microclimatic comfort in hot-arid educational spaces: a multi-criteria decision framework

Twinning living heritage: human-centered digital twins coupling CADA and HUL for arid cities

Multiscale influence mechanisms of the waterfront built environment on urban vitality: a case study of the Zijiang River waterfront in Yiyang, China

The food-system carbon data layer: integrating automated life-cycle-assessment digital twins into urban digital twins

Correction: Enhancing safety and accessibility at Karachi’s bus stops: investigating the role of urban design, crime prevention, and public transport

Landscape Buffers as Microscale Streetscape Design Factors for Enhancing Perceived Walkability

Uneven Progress toward SDG 11.1 in Africa: A Hierarchical Clustering Analysis of Slum Prevalence Trajectories

A description of the health-related built environment surrounding Ontario social housing sites

The state of shopping malls in Jeddah: a consumer-level structural equation modelling approach to behavioural mall resilience in the context of the “death of the mall” debate

A Spatial GIS–AHP Framework for Integrating Hybrid Renewable Energy Suitability with Urban Growth Planning in Arid Regions

Adoption of neo-vernacular architecture strategies in selected arts and cultural centres in Lagos, Nigeria

Narrative review of the concepts, functions, components, and evaluation of housing environments in Nigeria

Evidence-concordance audit before multicriteria ranking: reassessing Kabul’s historical water-supply options

Assessing and improving spatial equality in hyper-dense cities: a network analysis of amenity accessibility of Hong Kong’s public housing estates

Spatial Patterns and Evolution of Co-agglomeration between Manufacturing and Producer Services: Evidence from China's New Energy Vehicle Industry

Predictors of pet-friendly housing: how market dynamics and social vulnerability shape rental pet policies

Comparative urban evolution in two Taiwanese cities: a multi-city OSM–sentinel-2 panel analysis of Taichung and Taipei (2018–2025)

Negotiating inclusionary housing implementation: private-sector practitioner perspectives from Johannesburg, South Africa

Cafe culture as hybrid public space: social interaction, cultural identity, and everyday urban life in Bahrain

Port proximities: severance and re-linking in UAE urban heritage

Psychophysical evaluation of celebrity cultural heritage landscapes: scenic beauty and semantic perception at Zhang Daqian’s sites on Mount Qingcheng