Publication of the book "Resilient, Inclusive, and Smart Cities: Contemporary Perspectives on Urban Development"

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Date: 27.03.2026

Balkan University Press is happy to share its latest publication titled "Resilient, Inclusive, and Smart Cities: Contemporary Perspectives on Urban Development". This book is an edited volume from the Architecture and Design series and offers a rich, interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary urban development in an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate change, technological shifts, and social inequality. Bringing together diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives, the book examines sustainable urban futures, social justice and identity, and innovative approaches to governance and spatial design. It provides valuable insights for researchers, students, and practitioners engaged in shaping more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities.

The book is edited by Marija Miloshevska Janakieska, who is a professor at the Department of Architecture, at International Balkan University in Skopje. Her research and teaching interests are focused on architectural structures, facade design and construction, building materials, with a particular focus on wood and glass, sustainability, energy efficiency and biophilic design. She has extensive practical experience, especially in the area of designing residential and administrative buildings.

The book is published in open access and is available online via the Balkan University Press website, as well as on EBSCO, JSTOR, and Perlego. Printed copies will also be available at the IBU Library and for purchase at the IBU Bookstore.

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