Developing a toolbox for assessing the resilience and sustainability of urban housing models in the context of environmental challenges
Environmental changes pose significant challenges and vulnerabilities to human society, necessitating swift action from policymakers and scholars. Urban areas, accommodating a large portion of the global population, face the need for resilient and sustainable housing models amidst mounting environmental pressures. This project focuses on assessing the resilience and sustainability of urban housing models in Romania, aiming to inform future residential projects and contribute to the understanding of this field. Building upon existing scientific foundations, the project integrates concepts of urban resilience and sustainability, bridging the gap between research and practical application. It highlights the need to consider climate change, biodiversity conservation, and various technological approaches in residential planning. The outcomes of the project aim to reshape policies and practices in economic development and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. However, challenges exist in predicting future transformations and effectively disseminating the findings. The project proposes a comprehensive assessment framework tailored to urban housing models, organized into working packages aligned with the research team’s expertise. The project’s goal is to formulate a methodological toolbox and provide scientific validation for enhancing the resilience and sustainability of current and future residential areas.
Financer: UEFISCDI
Project ID: PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-0828
Duration: 2025 – 2026
Research Team
Athanasios Alexandru Gavrilidis
Conferences
- Gavrilidis A.A, Onose. D.A., Nita M.R., Popa A.M., Calin P.E. (2025) Evaluarea tendintelor de dezvoltare urbana a oraselor din Romania, Seminarul Dimitrie Cantemir, 24-26 October 2025, Iasi;
- Călin, P.E., Gavrilidis, A.A., Onose, D.A., Popa A.M., Niță, M.R. (2025) Using landscape metrics for assessing the efficiency of residential planning in urban areas at IALE 2025 European Landscape Congress – Landscape Perspectives in a Rapidly Changing World, 2-5 September 2025, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Gavrilidis A.A., Niță M.R., Onose D.A., Popa A.M. (2025) Addressing societal challenges with nature-based solutions – te perspective of local decision makers at The 4th SURE World Conference “Cities under global social transformations: Embracing change for a greener future, 16-19 July 2025, Istanbul, Turkey;