Development of the Methodology for Creating a Database of Multi-Apartment Residential Building Data Based on the Example of a Separate Residential Section in the Republic of Armenia
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https://doi.org/10.54338/27382656-2026.10-01Keywords:
multi-apartment building, architectural and technical database, Armenia, digital inventory, mapping, data collection methodologyAbstract
This article analyzes the existing challenges in the management and data coordination of multi-apartment residential buildings in Armenia. Special emphasis is placed on the absence of a comprehensive, digital, unified database on multi-apartment buildings, which creates significant obstacles to urban planning, socio-economic development, and the improvement of quality of life. The seismic resistance of buildings is a primary concern, a fact underscored by the 1988 Spitak earthquake. Yet, no information source exists in Armenia that documents the seismic resilience of each building. The lack of technical monitoring of the housing stock, as well as insufficient cooperation and fragmented data among relevant authorities, further complicates the effective management of the housing sector. Under these circumstances, the collection and centralization of comprehensive digital information in a single repository has become especially urgent. The primary aim of this research is to develop a scientifically grounded methodology for the creation of an architectural and technical database of multi-apartment buildings in Armenia. To achieve this, the study examines international experience and synthesizes both local and global approaches to collecting spatial and technical data on multi-apartment buildings. The current state of residential buildings is analyzed, unique challenges are identified and classified, and principles and patterns for architectural and technical analysis in the database are proposed. The methodology is further elaborated through the modeling of the database based on a case study of a distinct residential segment. The article employs methods such as the collection and summarization of archival materials and documents, systemic and situational analyses, and the study of government decisions related to the topic. The proposed methodology can serve as a foundation for creating a unified and digital repository of architectural and technical data on multi-apartment buildings in Armenia, with wide application in urban planning, technical assessment of the building stock, and the enhancement of public safety.
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