Integrating Climate Responsiveness, Environmental Resilience, and Human Experience in the Built Environment

Abstract

This editorial introduces the latest edition of BEI (Built Environment Journal) Vol. 1 No. 2, which presents a collection of studies addressing environmental performance, resilience, and human-centered design within the built environment. The papers featured in this issue explore themes ranging from microclimate regulation through green open spaces, thermal comfort in semi-outdoor coastal architecture, place attachment in urban park development, and geotechnical stability in slope engineering. Although differing in scale and methodology, these studies collectively highlight the importance of integrating environmental sensitivity, climatic adaptation, and sustainable planning in contemporary built environments. The findings emphasize the role of vegetation in regulating campus microclimates, the influence of natural ventilation and materiality in semi-outdoor tropical structures, the social and cultural dimensions that shape public space utilization, and the engineering strategies required to ensure infrastructure stability in hazard-prone areas. Together, these contributions demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of built environment research and provide valuable insights for planners, architects, engineers, and policymakers aiming to develop resilient, comfortable, and sustainable environments.