The article conducts an interpretative review of contemporary scientific literature (2000–2026) to analyse the environmental aspects of conventional funeral practices and introduces sustainable burial cemetery models such as green cemetery and conservation burial grounds. The interdisciplinary literature review covers landscape architecture, urban planning, urban ecology, environmental sciences, and sustainable development research. The ecological memorial landscapes, which promote human biomass “return” back into biological cycles, could create ecosystems that merge into urban green infrastructure networks, and transform the end-of-life into an active mechanism for environmental preservation. City planners and landscape architects are uniquely positioned to promote this sustainable model by reimagining and zoning cemeteries as urban green infrastructure. This study suggests that despite legal, religious, and cultural barriers, the rise of eco burial practices signals a generational evolution and shift toward ecological accountability and “death positivity” movement.
This paper presents a comparative numerical analysis of single-layer steel geodesic domes with a diameter of 30 m based on a regular icosahedron and a regular octahedron. Division frequencies 2 V, 4 V, 8 V, and 16 V were analysed using a Class I grid. The study assumes that increasing the subdivision frequency improves structural performance and that the choice of the base solid affects material efficiency. The results show that higher frequencies reduce bending moments and shift the structural behaviour towards axial forces, which allows smaller cross-sections and lower mass. At 16 V, the icosahedral dome was about 20% lighter than the octahedral one. Domes based on the icosahedron also required fewer unique member lengths and achieved better geometric efficiency.
This study investigates the temporal evolution of local scour downstream of a weir under clear-water conditions. The research hypothesis assumes that the majority of scour develops during the initial flow phase and that the rate of scour is influenced by downstream flow velocity. Laboratory experiments were conducted on a 1 : 30 physical model of a damming weir, reproducing realistic sediment and structural conditions. Results show that, on average, 85–86% of the maximum scour depth forms within the first 0.5 h, while subsequent growth slows and stabilises near the final depth. Higher flow velocities accelerate initial scour development but have little effect on later stages. The study confirms the typical clear-water scour pattern and provides quantitative insights useful for assessing structural safety and designing bed protection measures downstream of weirs.
This paper reviews recent advances in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in structural engineering, with a particular focus on methods, challenges, and opportunities. It examines how machine learning, deep learning, and evolutionary algorithms are transforming traditional design, analysis, and maintenance processes. The integration of AI with building information modelling (BIM), digital twins, and sensor-based monitoring systems is creating a more data-driven engineering environment. However, widespread adoption remains limited by issues such as data quality, model transparency, and a lack of validation frameworks. The study highlights the need for explainable models, ethical oversight, and standardised data practices to ensure the safe and reliable use of AI in structural applications.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impacts of recreational boat traffic on the water quality and ecological status of the Bata Canal (Czech Republic), an important tourist waterway in South Moravia. Field measurements of physicochemical water parameters (CODCr, NO3− N, Ptot, pH, EC, DO) and an on-site questionnaire survey among canal users were carried out. The results showed that recreational boat traffic does not cause measurable deterioration of water quality, even in the most intensively used sections. The highest values of dichromate chemical oxygen demand (up to 23.4 mg·l−1) and total phosphorus (0.2 mg·l−1) were recorded in Veselí nad Moravou, while all values remained below Czech surface-water guideline thresholds. The findings highlight the role of natural self-purification processes, hydrological conditions, and responsible visitor behaviour in maintaining water quality. From a landscape-planning perspective, the study emphasises zoning, bank management, and operational regimes as elements of blue-green infrastructure supporting ecological stability. The Bata Canal represents a successful example of coexistence between recreation and aquatic ecosystem protection, showing that under current recreational use, good ecological conditions can be sustained through appropriate management and user awareness.
