The article is devoted to the consideration of approaches to the formation of a universal barrier-free recreational environment in the courtyards of apartment residential complexes. The relevance of studying the problem of courtyard spaces development is due to the transformations in the social structure of society that have occurred over the past forty years, rethinking the understanding of the universal recreational intra-block environment. The purpose of the research work was to develop a system of qualitative characteristics that correspond to the current demands of society for local recreation, providing a basis for planning an aesthetically attractive, comfortable and popular courtyard environment. The classification of the population (residents of a residential building) proposed in the article, made in accordance with the generalization of the updated needs for recreation, includes nine categories. This classification ensured the identification of the following qualitative characteristics of courtyard spaces: identity; variability; inclusiveness; capacity; isolation; communicativeness; flexibility; permeability; aesthetics; visuality; universality; safety; information content; environmental friendliness. The presented system of qualitative characteristics of the environment is a basic matrix for design solutions, allowing for a holistic consideration of the task of forming a courtyard, eliminating gaps in the proposal, and assessing its success.

Keywords: yard improvement, yard space, quality of spatial environment, universal urban design, barrier-free environment

The article is devoted to the issues of solving modern problems of development of the residential environment of new districts. The aim of the study was to create a proposal capable of providing a high-quality residential environment that positively influences the social microclimate and visual culture through people's perception of urbanized spaces using the aesthetics of classical architecture. It is substantiated that the greatest value for city residents is possessed by historical quarters of central zones formed in Russia from buildings with a characteristic classical order architectural form-building. New residential areas are often formed according to the principles of ghetto, with a priority focus on reducing the cost of investments in the construction of the facility and maximizing the developer's profit, which creates a stable trend towards social deprivation, the consequence of which are depressive psychological disorders and a decrease in the physical health of residents, stagnation and degradation of such territories in the future. An approach is proposed that allows minimizing the costs of constructing residential complexes using classical order architecture using modern additive technologies that can facilitate the implementation of decorative elements. This approach allows us to reveal a new stage in the development of order architecture, which will ensure historical cultural continuity and harmonization of the environment of new residential complexes, due to the properties of classical form-building.

Keywords: classical architecture, architectural order, residential complexes, classical form-building, aesthetics of the urban environment

Issues of the quality of university spaces have not been fully studied at present. Rapid transformations and the growing role of universities in city life require a serious scientific approach to organizing the environment of university campuses. This article examines the artistic and semiotic properties of façade architecture and spatial environments identified by various researchers. Based on the theoretical analysis performed, the aesthetic and informative qualities that are most important for organizing the image of a university campus are formulated. As an example of the practical use of the identified qualities, a developed design solution for one of the buildings of Volgograd State Technical University is presented.

Keywords: university campus, aesthetics of the university environment, informative qualities of facades, reconstruction of educational buildings, architectural semiotics

The article deals with the issues of architectural and planning organization of Autonomous residential complexes of the oil and gas industry (APLO). The principles of planning structure optimization are proposed. The results of research on the formation of the typology of planning schemes of residential groups of Autonomous residential complexes of the oil and gas industry are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of different layout variants of architectural and planning structures of residential complexes are revealed.

Keywords: architectural and planning organization, Autonomous residential complexes, oil and gas industry, typology of planning schemes, residential group, structure of residential complex, building density, climatic and geographical factors, grouping and centralit

The study of the influence of the social context of a territory on a planning decision is one of the most important modern research directions. The territory of the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd was chosen as the object of research. The article presents the results of the analysis and classification of the structure of the population of the region, the ranking of groups with disabilities, selected intergroup relations, and the study of the need for recreational facilities for each of the classified groups. A social model of the park is proposed, including options for the work of planning decisions to meet the basic needs of the population.

Keywords: urban planning, reconstruction, landscape design, sustainable development