Danica Stankovic

Renewable Energy Sources Used to Supply Pre-School Facilities with Energy in Different Weather Conditions

Pre-school facilities are considered to be specific buildings in the matter of construction and renovation. Space-planning features in design for pre-school facilities create special conditions for solar power use to ensure heat and power supply. The article deals with estimation of incoming solar power in reference to the surfaces oriented in different cardinal directions under the weather conditions of the city of Saint-Petersburg (Russia) and the city of Nish (Serbia). A model of how to ensure power supply for a kindergarten of the city of Nish is presented on the basis of the calculations analysis. The cases with regard to completed projects designed to use renewable energy sources in order to supply pre-school facilities with energy in other weather conditions are given herein.

Psycho-developing needs of children and spatial features for children's stay

The purpose of this study is to look for possibilities of more quality constructing, i.e. a better organization and materialization of pre-school premises, and also to deal with the problem which comes up considering childrens developing needs, based on the psychological aspect and features such space has to have as childrens residence. Here in the study has been done a systematization of the possible features of the space in pre-school premises where children can spend time considering the level of positive influence that space can have on their abilities development, as well as their cognition process and socialization.

Physical environment factors and their impact on the cognitive process and social behavior of children in the preschool facilities

The problem researched in this paper refers to the promotion of the evaluation system in the designing of the pre-school facilities, and the issue is approached from the psychological aspect, in order to investigate the potential for improvement of this kind of structures. In the paper, the systematization of the physical environment factors and their influence on the cognitive processes and the social behavior of children in the pre-school facilities. The conclusion is that the quality of architectonic design, that is, the quality of organization and materialization of the designed physical environment of the pre-school premises correlates with the positive developmental results of the children.

A model of a Serbian energy efficient house for decentralized electricity production

This paper presents architectural project and simulation of energy consumption and production of a model of Energy Efficient House for Decentralized Energy (DE). The house model is designed for the area of Serbia, based on the needs of an average Serbian family. The model is designed to investigate opportunities for DE of typical house geometry with advantages of passive solar architecture combined with active solar systems and heat pump. Simulation of the model was performed for the climate conditions for the city of Nis. Thermal load for designed net-zero energy efficient home for a period of one year was simulated by means of trnsys software. With respect to renewable energy sources in Serbia, production of electrical, heating, and cooling energy by solar photovoltaic/thermal collectors, heat pump, and heat storage is considered. The balance of simulated annual electricity production and consumption show that the house model can produce 51% of its energy demands. Simulation results are used to determin...

Implementation models for energy recovery measures of existing kindergarten facilities in Serbia

Original scientific paper Investments in the construction of new kindergartens are at a low level in Serbia. On the other hand, the existing facilities are outdated, devastated and do not meet current regulations, especially in terms of energy efficiency. The attendance of children in such facilities represents a significant social issue and therefore, the refurbishment of these structures is necessary. This paper presents measures for energy recovery and methods of their implementation within the framework of a comprehensive revitalization of the existing kindergartens. Through a case study, an analysis of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness for three sets of measures has been conducted, the findings of which are presented and discussed. The advantages of the applied methods are listed, as well as the potential areas for the implementation of the results. In addition, some recommendations for the future research are given and the limitations in the application of the obtained results are emphasized.

Adaptive reuse of industrial heritage-case of the textile factory “Kosta Stamenkovic” in Serbia

In order to enhance preservation practice of industrial heritage buildings, this paper attempts to investigate and to present applicable patterns of conversion of old factory buildings. Main focus is put on the conversion of the former textile industry complex „Kosta Stamenkovic“, situated in the city of Leskovac, in Serbia. With the intention to return the former architectural glory and to activate new function, it has been necessary to implement set of urbarchitectural intervention in accordance with the current legislation in the field of protection of cultural heritage. The general intention of this paper is to explore the opportunities and importance of adaptive reuse of industrial heritage in order to enable the sustainability of the urban centres culture, history and economy, and to form the reputable patterns.

Pedagogical Implications of the Concepts of the Classroom in Europe: The Key Historical Layers, Tendencies and Influential Lines

Abstract Viewed historically, for a thorough understanding of the development of pedagogical concepts it is necessary to study all important contextual elements that have contributed to the achievement of certain conditions under which educational work with students occurred, and to study all the qualitative components that lie at the essence of this pedagogical process. This paper examines the interdependence of pedagogical movements and classroom environment for the elementary education in the European historical context. The authors′ analysis of historical trends in the development of pedagogical ideas and movements has identified two influential currents, in which implications related to the origins and final form of the highlighted school architecture in Europe have been analyzed. The key finding of this study is that, given the different socio-cultural circumstances, the level of development of the classroom in Europe is conditioned primarily by the continuity and quality of perception of pedagogical movements, as related to the appropriate environment in which the pedagogical process is to be implemented.

The criteria for the evaluation of the existing schools in the rural area in the city of Niš territory

After the announced first phase of the recorded material collecting and the information on the existing schools in the rural areas in the administrative are of the City of Nis, the data base on the schools in 68 villages was created. In this paper, the possible systematization models for the existing schools have been presented, and the criteria for the analysis and its evaluation in respect to the determined set of parameters have been defined. The conducted classifications make further research possible and gives the guidelines for the concrete action in the revitalization of the education and the village development.