International Conference on Architecture and Spatial Planning Brings Together Leading Architects and Researchers

25/10/2025

The International Conference on Architecture and Spatial Planning brought together architects and researchers to discuss the latest challenges and trends in urban planning, sustainable design, and innovative technologies.

The presented papers explored topics ranging from the impact of demographic characteristics on settlement development and social housing policies to the use of artificial intelligence in urban design and planning. The conference provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, promoting sustainability and advancing modern practices in the field of architecture.

The first session focused on urban development and spatial planning management, discussing complex urban issues, recreational spaces, noise pollution, and the impact of smart technologies on city design.

The second session offered perspectives on building typologies, vertical garden integration, minimizing thermal bridges, adaptive reuse of spaces, the impact of artificial intelligence on education, neuroarchitecture, and the preservation of architectural heritage as a source of innovation and sustainability.

The presentations reflected on the connection between design, emotion, and human wellbeing, offering concrete examples of how architectural knowledge is applied in practice.

Session I

Chair: Prof. Dr. Binak Beqaj

• The Impact of Demographic Characteristics on the Development of Formal Settlements and Spatial Planning Management in Kosovo – Dr. Sc. Venera Goxha
• Reforming Policies for Diversifying Housing Programmes in Kosovo – Banush Shyqeriu, Merita Dalipi
• Financing and Management of Affordable and Social Housing – MSc. Rame Hamzaj
• Wicked Problems and Urban Regeneration: The Politics of the Tirana Riverside Project – Dr. Sc. Doriana Musaj
• Spatial/Urban Planning Process in Kosovo and Its Challenges – Prof. Dr. Binak Beqaj
• Critical Observations on the Effectiveness of Urban Planning Documents and Processes (2000–2025) – Dr. Sc. Egzon Bajraktari, Prof. Dr. Binak Beqaj, PhD Cand. Shqiprim Ahmeti
• Green and Recreational Spaces in Cities: A Comparative Study – Nexhat Balaj, Vezir Januzi, Hyzer Rizani
• Classifying the Unwritten City: Towards a Structured Historiography of Prishtina’s Urban Development – Rineta Jashari, Anita Ymeri, Shqiprim Ahmeti
• Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning and Design – PhD Cand. Gazmend Uka
• Noise Pollution in Urban Environments – Comparison Between Czechia and Kosovo and Lessons Learned – Dr. Sc. Egzon Bajraktari
• The Application of Pedestrian Overpasses – The Case of Road “B” (“Sunny Hill”) – Anilë Shkodra, Bleona Ajeti Jashari, Nita Kryeziu, Dr. Sc. Visar Baxhuku
• Bridging the Scale Gap in Climate Action Plans: From Ecocity Visions to Building-Scale Strategies – Gizem Köprülü
• Can Smart Homes Heal Cities? Rethinking Residential Wellbeing in South East Europe – Blerta Vula Rizvanolli
• Review on the Law on Protection from Environmental Noise and Its Implementation in Kosovo – Elsa Buzhala, Eli Binxhija, Egzon Bajraktari

Session II

Chair: Dr. Sc. Bekim Çeko

• Residential Development Trends and Building Typologies in Prishtina (2012–2025) – Visar Shllaku, Kaltrina Veselaj Shllaku
• Wall Beams in the Service of the Sustainability of Traditional Houses – Nexhat Çoçaj
• Integrating Vertical Gardens in Habitable Apartments – Bard Bajçinovci
• Minimization of Thermal Bridging in Sustainable Modular Architecture – Guri Berisha, Kreshnik Muhaxheri
• From Abandonment to Social Vibrancy: Adaptive Reuse and Social Space Production in Runik – Ajhan Bajmaku, Bekim Çeko, Shqiprim Ahmeti, Verona Rrustemi
• Lecture Notes in Architecture: The Impact of AI on Education – Defrim Hajdari, Bekim Çeko
• Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Neuroarchitecture: Bridging Brains, Buildings, and Belonging – Dr. Sc. Dea Luma
• Emotional Resonance of Space: Exploring the Role of Geometric Order in Design – Vlerë Mulliqi
• Interpreting Post-1960 Turkish Modernism through Architectural Journals: Pluralist Reflections – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luca Orlandi, Zeynep Sena Ekiz
• Kosovo’s Architectural Heritage as a Source for Sustainability and Innovation in Contemporary Architecture – Prof. Ass. Dr. Pajazit Hajzeri
• The Dialogue of Light: Humanity, Spirituality, and Sacred Spaces – Shkurte Dalipi, Sanelina Sadiki, Shaindera Krasniqi