The Valuation Process of Green Buildings in the Context of Urban Development

The Valuation Process of Green Buildings in the Context of Urban Development

Author(s): Daniela Răboj,Alexandra Nadia Cîrdei / Language(s): English Issue: 25/2018

Green buildings tend to become more and more present on the real estate market, being a less invasive solution for the environment, and at the same time providing people with a healthier environment to live or do their daily activities.Green buildings, due to lower bills, the pleasant ascent and intake to improve quality of life and increase productivity, have proved to be more attractive on the real estate market, both for sale and for rent. For this reason it is necessary to know their specific elements, which may have an influence on the market value, as well as the particularities of the valuation process of this type of building.

A bibliometric analysis on dependency theory

Author(s): Saleh Arman,Tazin Ahmed / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

Dependency theory, established after World War II, is a popular theory among economists to portray the relationship between the underdeveloped and the developed countries that conditions the ability of the underdeveloped countries to develop. Several concepts have been merged into this area from different corners, making it interdisciplinary. As a lucrative area of interest in research, the study would like to assess how the concept of dependency theory has been widely accepted among authors from different corners and schools of thoughts and how their research outputs make a significant notation in this area. The research conducted a bibliometric analysis on dependency theory. 1074 Scopus indexed documents in English were considered. The study covered the two pillars of bibliography analysis: performance analysis and science mapping. The study used several formulas to calculate parameters of performance analysis and availed Vosviewer software to make maps of science-mapping analysis. The study concluded that dependency theory is a significant theory in economics and has significant implications in different research publications. This bibliometric analysis surfaces the significance of this theory which would attract researchers in incorporating more interdisciplinary research.

Projekt nauki wspólnotowej: społeczne monitorowanie skutków katastrofy ekologicznej Deepwater Horizon

Author(s): Agnieszka Jelewska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 2/2021

The article discusses the strategies and research methods used within the community science paradigm developed by the Public Lab group. The workshops and practices of scientific cooperation with local communities are discussed on the example of the Public Lab’s founding project – monitoring the effects of an ecological disaster related to the oil spill from BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil platform into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The methods used to conduct the research were based on the local community’s involvement and led to the establishment of new models to disseminate data and scientific knowledge in which local participants play a crucial role and have access to essential measurement data. The article discusses the DIY method’s applications, the technique of experimental cartography and mapping performed using meteorological balloons and kites. The community research methods are juxtaposed with the contemporary contexts of the evolving blue turn in the humanities, social sciences, and media practices.

Georeferenced gridded data handled by GMT: cartographic solutions for geophysical mapping

Author(s): Polina Lemenkova / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

The functionality of Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) to process and visualize geospatial information is crucial to the development of the advanced cartographic method. This paper presents modelling and spatial analysis of the marine geological data using GMT shell scripting. GMT demonstrated effective cartographic solutions for visualization of the georeferenced data. The particular feature of GMT consists in its scripting modular approach that enables to use machine learning to explore reliable georeferenced data. Here, the study applies a sequential shell scripting to devise GMT modules for depicting marine geological data on the Mariana Trench. The data cover bathymetry, geophysics, tectonics and geology. The first method makes use of the 'nearneighbor' GMT module for grid contour modelling using Nearest Neighbor algorithm. This form of modelling classifies the geospatial data based on a similarity. The second method presents surface modelling from the initial XYZ-ASCII dataset by a combination of the 'blockmean' and 'surface' modules. The third method includes the use of the modules 'grdimage', 'psbasemap' and 'grdcontour' for plotting. Compared to GIS methods in which data are processed in a menu, GMT presents the console-based approach which automates cartographic data processing. The results present seven new maps and explanations of scripts.A combination of visual approaches applied using a color fill and various textures to represent data, which is effective in allowing readers to assess geophysical setting. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of GMT in geodata visualization.

A Practical Methodology for the Determination of Density and Depths Indicators in the Habitat Fragmentation Caused by Geoprocessing

Author(s): Tudor Borşan,Ionuț Maican / Language(s): English Issue: 29/2020

The present paper proposes a methodology consisting of a guide for the capitalisation of analytical principles that offer quantitative valences to the habitat by using the geoprocessing functions of GIS. The analysis is based on a complex of processes and operations performed in toolsets and leading to the determination of specific coefficients of the density and depth of habitat fragmentation.

Monitoring of Agricultural Crops Based on Radar Images

Author(s): Mihai Valentin Herbei,Radu Bertici,Roxana Claudia Herbei / Language(s): English Issue: 29/2020

This article presents the importance of RADAR images in general and in particular a way to use Sentinel 1 Radar images in monitoring process of the crops. Sentinel images representing the European Space Agency (ESA) project were used in this research, and was designed to provide a vast amount of data and images for the Copernicus program in Europe. The Sentinel-1 system is equipped with two polar orbital satellites designed to provide spatial data for environmental monitoring. Sentinel 1 satellites take images both during the day and at night, being a Synthetic Aperture Radar - SAR. The captured images were pre-processed and processed using the SNAP program. The study area is part of the lands in the patrimony of BUASVM Timisoara, more precisely within the Experimental Didactic Station. and the monitoring period of agricultural crops was February - October 2020.

Use the UAV Technology in Determination of Digital Land Model

Author(s): Ioan Ienciu,Georgeta Melania Sonica / Language(s): English Issue: 29/2020

The earth surface is the place where a geographical phenomenon is constantly occurring. Thus, the representation of the relief becomes a reference field for the use of GIS systems. Surface modeling does not involve the representation of well-defined models in space, but provides valuable information on its continuous dynamics. The present study aims to achieve the digital model of the terrain in order to represent it as accurately as possible. The collection and transfer of data through UAV technology leads to an efficient management of data on obtaining digital terrain models, this study being largely structured on the presentation of the application side of UAV technology by highlighting the results obtained.

Solar Energetic Potential Analysis for the Building Owned by SC. SUNMED CLINICS S.R.L.

Author(s): Raul Sticlaru,Loredana-Mariana Crenganiş,Maximilian Diac / Language(s): English Issue: 29/2020

The problem of sustainable energy sources is one of the main discussion themes around the globe at this moment. The energy production of traditional methods have a big negative impact on the planet. This analysis will offer valuable information about electrical energy production potential, and even an estimation of the time required for the investment to pay for itself.

Golden Valley – Neighborhood of Sibiu, Alba County

Author(s): Daniel Marcel Oprean Crasoveanu,Lucica Cuntan / Language(s): English Issue: 29/2020

Golden Valley is an young neighborhood, being the last district built during the communist period between 1982-1986. Although it is not big nor with a special architecture, this sector of the city attracts with some features that take it out of anonymity. Built at the edge of the Dumbrava forest, far from the noise of the center or the pollution from the industrial areas, this part of the city was and remains a marginal neighborhood, for collective constructions.From a morphological point of view, it was built on the bridge of the third terrace of Cibin, at an altitude of 455 - 460 m, in an area with a maximum suitability of relief for constructions, without risk of water erosion of the soil.Urban morphology is represented by a modern urbanism, with free, airy and green spaces between the blocks with a continuous and regular tissue, geometrical. The last district built by the communists and the smaller as size, stands still in the top districts in the country, according to a study made by Storia.ro. The agency D&D Research 2017, ranks it 1st in the country in terms of tranquility and services of transportation and also as 3rd in the country, 1st in the city, in terms of air quality. This part of the city is with the best access to recreational facilities such as green areas, sports and cultural facilities.

Using Computer Games or Computer Applications Specially Created, to Support Teaching in the Field of Landscape Planning and Urbanism

Author(s): Liana Luminița Boca,Vasile Teodor Dădârlat,Andreea Begov Ungur / Language(s): English Issue: 30/2021

During their studies in the field of Urbanism and Spatial Planning, Romanian students must acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in the chosen field. This paper proposes the use of computer games or other computer applications specially created, to support teaching in the field of spatial planning and urbanism. Computer games can be a plus in developing students' visual and spatial logic, critical thinking, management and problems solving, well as practicing theoretical knowledge in the field of interest, starting from certain required topics or exercises.

Topographic Study Regarding the Spatial Position Determination of the Interception of Some Mining Works by Vertical Drilling at Ciudanovita Mine

Author(s): Ioan Ienciu,Levente Dimén,Alexandra Dreghici,George Ghilea / Language(s): English Issue: 30/2021

This paper is based on theoretical and practical aspects in the field of Mining Topography works. Through this work we want to present the topographic documentation for the design phase of some works for the execution of two vertical boreholes, boreholes requested by the specialized designer. The paper will present the sequence of work steps that will necessarily consider the rules and technical instructions in force as well as the determinations required by the designer

Aspects Regarding the Topo-Cadastral Operations Necessary for The Introduction of the Building Networks and the Modernization of the Street Framework in the Locality of Bălcaciu, Jidvei Commune, Alba County

Author(s): Florina Voicu / Language(s): English Issue: 30/2021

According to INS data, in 2017, a total of 9,978,886 people in Romania had homes connected to sewer systems, representing 50.8% of the resident population. Regarding the treatment of wastewater, the population connected to the sewerage systems that included sewage treatment plants totalled 9,710,077 people, representing 49.4% of the resident population of the country.For the localities over 2000 inhabitants, to obtain financing, rural agglomerations were created artificially (commune and afferent villages). For these, systems have been designed and built, with sewer lengths that include the distances between communes and villages, often tens of kilometres. The number of communes in which the share of households connected to existing sewerage networks is below the 5% threshold, mainly due to connection costs and wastewater charges. Also, the resident population in these localities has decreased in the last ten years by more than 20%. As such, the costs of these projects will not allow the revenues generated by water companies to ensure the sustainability of the newly built infrastructure.

Considerations for Using Smartphones in Modern Topography

Author(s): George Emanuel Voicu,Ioan Voina / Language(s): English Issue: 30/2021

With the advent of humanity in the digital age, the technology industry has seen an amazing development that now brings the user a wide range of useful applications, some of which can be used successfully in the field of modern topography.In this article, we set out to present some considerations on topographic applications developed in the field of smartphones.

Generating 3D Terrain Model for Road Design Using GIS Methods

Author(s): Levente Dimén,Alexandra Dreghici,Ioan Ienciu,Elena Petronela Petruța / Language(s): English Issue: 31/2021

Digital terrain modeling is basically the creation of a digital representation of the terrain topography. Although maps that presented topographic information have been collected in a precise digital form to allow the creation of digital terrain topography models, such a model can be made using ArcMap software. In order to prepare the digital terrain model, there are used graphic and script data - a *.dwg file that includes the road section and geographical coordinates of the points of interest extracted from Google Earth. The geographical coordinates were converted into cartesian coordinates, this conversion being made using The World Coordinate Converter application. Based on the extracted data, a three-dimensional elevation model can be generated, and further used in varrious fields and applications. The generation of longitudinal and transversal profiles, with related details, is essential for better understanding the land configuration and a proper road design.

Combining Topographic Measurements and Photogrammetric Works in Order to Achieve Digital 3D Model of the Apor Palace

Author(s): Alexandra Dreghici,Levente Dimén,Ioan Ienciu,Diana Monica Vancea / Language(s): English Issue: 31/2021

In recent years, there has been a strong emphasis on developing tools to streamline the realization of three-dimensional virtual models of cities. Therefore, the algorithms used to create 3D models are based on the combination of classical or GPS measurements with images taken using digital terrestrial or aerial camera systems. The visualization of the three-dimensional virtual models of the buildings is most often made on the basis of online platforms, created for this purpose. Such a well-built platform will quickly load the 3D model of the building and will allow its exploitation to the maximum level. The obtained result is very important in fields such as architecture and urbanism, offering the possibility to make simulations and visualizations on the project, to draw up projects for the reconstruction or restoration of monuments and buildings.

Use of Topographic Techniques and Technologies in the Management of Stored Waste Volumes

Author(s): Ioan Ienciu,Levente Dimén,Alexandra Dreghici,Georgeta Melania Sonica / Language(s): English Issue: 31/2021

Waste generation is the indicator that best illustrates the extent of the interaction between human activities and the environment. Waste generation usually follows consumption and production trends and monitoring of landfills in landfills for large urban agglomerations is a key parameter for waste management over a period.To this end, this paper addressed the topic of calculating the volume of waste deposited, using topographic techniques and technologies.

Topographic Study on the Rehabilitation of the Land Surface Related to the Izvor Sports Complex Located in Bocşa Locality, Caraş-Severin County, Romania

Author(s): Ioan Voina,George Emanuel Voicu / Language(s): English Issue: 31/2021

The use of engineering topography, both in the realization of works of art and in their rehabilitation, is a particularly important element in the adoption of the best technical, economic and sustainable solutions.In this article, we set out to present a topographic study necessary for the rehabilitation of a land area related to a sports complex located in Bocşa, Caraş-Severin County in Romania

Juodžio ir Lydekinio ežerų morfometrija

Author(s): Marijus Pileckas,Gražina Žiliūtė / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: -/2022

Bathymetric surveys of Juodis and Lydekinis Lakes (located in outskirts of Vilnius city, Lithuania) were carried out on April 28 and May 1, 2020, from a boat with attached Lowrance HDI SKIMMER XDCR transducer (200 kHz), Simrad GO5 chartplotter and Lowrance Point-1 GPS/Glonass receiver. Average distance between profiles was ~10 m and depth measurement accuracy up to 2–5 cm. Accuracy of water surface elevation measurement using GNSS receiver Topcon Hiper SR up to 1–2 cm. Later, detailed (0.5x0.5 m) digital lake bottom models (DEM) were developed, bathymetric plans of the lakes were created, the main morphometric features were calculated, the boundaries and area of the lake catchments were defined, and the physical-geographical characteristics of the lakes were described based on field observations and various data. Juodis and Lydekinis are small shallow lakes of glaciokarst origin, located in Tapeliai glacial tunnel valley. Juodis Lake is considerably elongated while shape of Lydekinis Lake is close to the circle. According to survey data, the surface area of Juodis Lake is 9.2 ha, water surface elevation 135.8 m a.s.l., maximum depth 3.7 m, mean depth 1.2 m, volume 114.9 thousands m3, catchment area 344 ha. The surface area of Lydekinis Lake is 1.7 ha, water surface elevation 138.2 m a.s.l., maximum depth 4.9 m, mean depth 2.2 m, volume 36.3 thousands m3, catchment area 71 ha. During the observation period (from June of 2018 to April of 2022), the annual amplitude of water level fluctuations in Juodis Lake reached up to 0.16 m. Water level fluctuations in Lydekinis lake were very large due to the reconstruction of the dam and the installation of new culverts. Currently, the water level in Lydekinis Lake is significantly raised, most of the lake shore and the surrounding wetland are flooded.

Multicriterial analysis of the relief suitability for spatial planning in Guruslău Depression.

Author(s): Andreea Costea,Ioan-Aurel Irimus,Sorin Filip / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

The present paper aims to assess the suitability for spatial planning of a depression area. For this purpose, a spatial analysis model was developed using GIS techniques, integrating databases representing the morphometric parameters of the relief (depth of fragmentation, density of fragmentation, surface exposure, slope) and additional criteria (land use, the geology and the soil erosion rate.) These were qualitatively evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5 (1-very favourable; 5-unfavourable) and were used to generate the map of relief suitability for spatial planning. The obtained results highlight the fact that the analysed area has high and very high favourability for spatial planning, both as a whole and at the level of the individual analysis of the territorial administrative units.

The Probability of Landslides in the Territorial Administrative Unit of Cuzdrioara.

Author(s): Gheorghe Roșian,Csaba Horváth,Liviu Muntean,Rozalia Benedek / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

The location of the Cuzdrioara Territorial Administrative Unit in the northern part of the Transylvanian Basin, at the meeting position of the Someșan Plateau and the Someșului Mare Corridor, indicates the existence of a fluvial relief. It is characterized by the presence of an alternation of valley passes and interfluvial passes, between which the connection is made through slopes. Their presence, to which are added the particularities of the geological substratum and land use, indicates the existence of some surfaces susceptible to landslides. To identify them, GIS techniques were used, which implied processing the existing information to obtain the map of landslide probability. It will be one of the necessary tools for the management of the hazardous phenomena created by landslides. At the same time, the information obtained can be used by decision-makers in the current and future urban planning actions.