Journal of Architecture and Spatial Planning

As the administrators of the Journal of Architecture and Spatial Planning, we are pleased to present Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), the inaugural issue of our journal. This issue features scholarly contributions in architecture, urban and regional planning, sustainable design, spatial analysis, and the built environment. We hope this publication serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers while fostering innovation and academic collaboration in architecture and spatial planning.

01. Evaluation of Based Pedestrian Infrastructure Principles of Walkability in Universitas Sumatera Utara
Masita Hanjayani, Fitri Rahmawati Nasution, Alifa Azzahra Nasution   1–13

02. Architectural Adaptation Strategy for Flood-prone Settlements in the Riverbank Area of Medan City in Hydromythological Disaster Mitigation
Fajar Arjuna, M.Hafiz P. Arsyad Lubis, Minati Eska Penesya, Rendy Josep­ta Tarigan, Salsa Fadila Lubis, Harry Wibowo   14–26

03. Reliability Analysis of Early Fire Detection Systems to Ensure Occupant Safety and Comfort: Case Study of Grand Jati Junction Apartment Building, Medan
Irfan, Siti Zulfa Yuzni, Syafiatun Siregar, Darwin   27–37

04. Growable Shelter Framework for Post-Flood Disaster Reconstruction in Medan City
Putri Sofja Lestari, Syafrina Ramadhani Pulungan, Sabriyani Putri, Andina Zalsabila Dharma Putri, Miftahul rizky, Edel Atania, Harry Wibowo   38–49

05. Optimizing Space Comfort Through User Behaviour-Based Food Court Redesign
Nadien Aurellia Harahap, Yulivia Nazwa, Salwa Aulia Rahma, Jihan Tia Asyura, Sekar Ningrat Sabrina, Naila Uswatun Hasanah   50–64

06. Analysis of Drainage Conditions and Their Relationship to Inundation Problems in the Belawan Bahari Fishermen Settlement, Medan
Paskia Damanik   65–78