Visual Semiotics in Architectural Competitions: VELUX Award Case Study
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2026013 | Journal eISSN: 2353-737X | Journal ISSN: 0011-4561
Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 23, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 30, 2026
Published on: May 31, 2026
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