Publications

City and water: a stormwater management model for Baku

In his article in MEMAR, Fakhraddin Verdiyev explores how green spaces can become part of Baku’s drainage infrastructure. Planted strips along 8 November Avenue could be adapted as rain gardens and bioswales: shallow landscaped areas that temporarily hold stormwater and release it gradually, reducing peak pressure on the drainage network.

The principle is to give water space within the street. Applying this approach in Baku requires local soil testing, filtration of road runoff, suitable planting and safe overflow routes.

The proposal is a concept, and its performance needs to be measured through a pilot project. The article connects stormwater management with a practical measure of street quality: whether people can use the street safely after rain.

The benefits of living in a sustainable home

Published in ARCHITECT (MEMAR), this article explores sustainable architecture as a practical approach to improving everyday life through energy efficiency, thermal comfort and natural ventilation.

Passive heating and cooling, shading and climate-responsive design are considered alongside local architectural traditions. The aim is to create healthier, more resilient homes rooted in their environmental context.

Optimal city structure from the perspective of sustainable development

This research article compares three historic urban structure models, examining their capacity for growth, efficient land use and the provision of green spaces that contribute to flood resilience.

Published in “Formation of a Sustainable Urban Environment,” the proceedings of the XII International Scientific and Practical Conference, edited by E. G. Tribelskaya. Moscow: INFRA-M, 2025. ISBN 978-5-16-021422-1.