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Evaluation Of The Hygrothermal Behavior Of A Full-Scale Adobe Evaporative Cooler: A Possible Solution For Food Storage In Vulnerable Communities., Camila Catherine De Morais Cassundé, Andrea Naguissa Yuba
Evaluation Of The Hygrothermal Behavior Of A Full-Scale Adobe Evaporative Cooler: A Possible Solution For Food Storage In Vulnerable Communities., Camila Catherine De Morais Cassundé, Andrea Naguissa Yuba
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Using evaporative cooling to preserve food using artisanal construction techniques on land is an alternative to provide more autonomy for vulnerable communities. Still, studies are needed to prove their efficiency under different conditions. An adobe evaporative cooler with a capacity for 1 ton of produce was developed and built by Davalo (2021) in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil, and required additional studies of hygrothermal behavior and efficiency. To give sequence to her work, this research is conducted by the same lab, and aimed to determine the best operating conditions of this cooler through complementary real measurements of hygrothermal performance and determine …
A Conceptual Framework For Implementing Safe Structural Options And Risk Assessments In The Alteration Of Structures - A Case Study Of Ross House, Uk, David Oloke
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Structural alteration and refurbishment continue to account for a sizeable portion of the UK Construction Industry projects. These projects range from simple domestic extensions and alterations to very complex multi-storey building modifications and refurbishment. The more complex the project, the higher the risk to health and safety of the construction personnel. Residual risks (where risk elimination fails) may also be passed on to the users of the completed project. To mitigate this, feasibility of the proposals from an architectural standpoint must be subjected to a rigorous process of existing foundation and structural investigations aimed at generating results that will ensure …
Scientometric Review Of Barriers To Carbon Trading Adoption In The Construction Industry, Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-Kyei, Srinath Perera
Scientometric Review Of Barriers To Carbon Trading Adoption In The Construction Industry, Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-Kyei, Srinath Perera
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The construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. To reduce the impact of climate change, carbon trading has become an emerging domain. The urgent requirement for construction projects to comply with relevant environmental regulations shows that carbon trading application to the construction industry is expected to aid the industry mitigate its carbon emissions. The purpose of this study is to undertake a scientometric literature review of the barriers construction industry faces in adoption of carbon trading. Scopus and Web of Science were the databases adopted. Relevant keywords aided by Boolean search operators were used. Of 342 articles …
A Conceptual Framework For Measuring Productivity And Performance In Industry 5.0: A Built Environment Perspective, Godfaurd A. John, Kasun Gomis, Kelechi Bukola Babatunde
A Conceptual Framework For Measuring Productivity And Performance In Industry 5.0: A Built Environment Perspective, Godfaurd A. John, Kasun Gomis, Kelechi Bukola Babatunde
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The construction industry in most countries is an early indicator of the nation’s economic health. When things are buoyant and the construction market is booming, it indicates the state of the viability of the country’s economic position. The model used in measuring productivity since WWII (e.g., labour productivity, GDP per capita, multifactor productivity) does not seem suitable for the emerging industry 5.0 (I5.0), considering the prevailing factors within the Built Environment (BE). These metrics are optimised over the years to provide detailed and comprehensive insights into productivity trends and drivers, which lacks necessary attributes to measure productivity and performance in …
Integrated Project Delivery And Its Use In Construction, Steven P. Iwankovitsch, Raed Jarrah
Integrated Project Delivery And Its Use In Construction, Steven P. Iwankovitsch, Raed Jarrah
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Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a unique delivery method that involves a collaborative approach among the primary stakeholders. Unlike traditional methods, where parties tend to prioritize their individual interests, IPD aligns everyone's goals for the collective benefit of the project. This approach encourages open communication, shared risk and a collective commitment to success. This study will provide a comprehensive review of the literature, an overview of the IPD delivery structure and a review of case studies comparing and contrasting IPD with traditional methods. Key findings indicate that IPD is still a relatively niche project delivery method but has had great …
Development Of The Change Readiness Diagnostic Tool Through Industry 4.0 Transformation; Uk Infrastructure Sector Case Study, Haddy Jallow Dr, Suresh Renukappa Dr, Subashini Suresh Professor, Lingaraja Gandhi Professor, Jayakara Shetty Professor, Chandrashekara Kalenahally Gangegowda Dr
Development Of The Change Readiness Diagnostic Tool Through Industry 4.0 Transformation; Uk Infrastructure Sector Case Study, Haddy Jallow Dr, Suresh Renukappa Dr, Subashini Suresh Professor, Lingaraja Gandhi Professor, Jayakara Shetty Professor, Chandrashekara Kalenahally Gangegowda Dr
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Industry 4.0 implementation still proves to be a challenge within the UK infrastructure sector and the decision-makers within organisations in the sector despite its clear importance as it introduces several changes to the organisation's structure, processes, and business practices. Due to the challenges and lack of understanding in the sector, it is vital for change management to be highly considered in the decision-making process of implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives to ensure successful implementation. It has been highlighted that organisational culture and resistance to change is a key barrier to successful implementation which should be addressed before organisations implement Industry …
Dynamics And Synergistic Mechanism Of Green Building Transition: Helix Model And Helix Culture, Jingqing Hong, Isabelle Chan
Dynamics And Synergistic Mechanism Of Green Building Transition: Helix Model And Helix Culture, Jingqing Hong, Isabelle Chan
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The Green Building Transition (GBT) represents a critical long-term socio-technical shift towards sustainable modes of production and consumption in urban areas. However, a research gap exists in comprehending the intrinsic motivations and synergies among stakeholders involved in promoting and implementing green building practices. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the dynamics of GBT by introducing a novel theoretical framework based on Leydesdorff and Etzkowitz's Helix model. The results indicate a deficiency in the existing GBT frameworks regarding the comprehensive comprehension of interactions among multi-level key stakeholders involved, as well as the absence of a quantitative assessment of …
The Adoption Of The Circular Economy By Small And Medium Sized Enterprises In The Pakistan Construction Sector, Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Roger Flanagan
The Adoption Of The Circular Economy By Small And Medium Sized Enterprises In The Pakistan Construction Sector, Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Roger Flanagan
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Circular economy (CE) provides an alternative paradigm to the take, make, and dispose approach focusing on the use of resources for an unlimited period. The CE is being propounded by all nations, but it has been devised by the developed economies with a lack of focus on the developing economies. For CE to be successfully implemented on a global scale, there is a need to understand and incorporate the dynamics of the developing economies for CE implementation. Pakistan is among developing economies where there is a need to adopt circular economy practices. The Pakistan construction sector is important, but there …
Circular Economy And Leed V4: Benchmarking Materials And Resources Credit Achievement, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Circular Economy And Leed V4: Benchmarking Materials And Resources Credit Achievement, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
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Previous studies consistently highlight a gap in the achievement of Materials and Resources (MR) credits across different versions of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, despite its critical role in the transition to a Circular Economy (CE). Furthermore, there is a lack of studies benchmarking the level of the MR credit achievement in the latest version of LEED, v4. This paper examines the integration of CE principles in LEED v4 BD+C (Building Design and Construction): NC (New Construction and Major Renovations), focusing on the 971 certified projects in the US. The study benchmarks the achievement degrees …
Towards A Healthier Workforce In The Construction Industry, Thalente L. Nkosi, Fidelis A. Emuze, Abimbola Windapo
Towards A Healthier Workforce In The Construction Industry, Thalente L. Nkosi, Fidelis A. Emuze, Abimbola Windapo
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Abstract: A sustainable built environment aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by enhancing workforce health and welfare in the construction industry. This study employs a systematic literature review methodology to identify best practices, technologies, and policies contributing to achieving SDG 3. The findings reveal that integrating technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), wearable sensors, and prefabrication techniques improves worker safety and mental health while reducing physical hazards. Furthermore, comprehensive well-being programs, ethical planning, and stakeholder collaboration can significantly enhance worker welfare and productivity. The study highlights the challenges in implementing health and …
Ethical Risks Of Human–Robot Interaction In The Construction Industry: A Systematic Review, Liying Wang, Wenqi Li, Botao Gu, Nan Li, Dongping Fang
Ethical Risks Of Human–Robot Interaction In The Construction Industry: A Systematic Review, Liying Wang, Wenqi Li, Botao Gu, Nan Li, Dongping Fang
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Robotics is increasingly deployed on construction sites, enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality. However, the form of human–robot interaction (HRI) poses various ethical challenges, and insufficient attention has been paid to the ethical aspects of HRI in the construction industry within the academic community. To bridge this gap, this study aims to identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical risks across various HRI patterns in the construction industry through an agent-relationship-scenario three-tier ethical lens. This lens includes three types of agents: managers, workers, and robots, as well as five interaction patterns: remote monitoring, proximity manipulation, non-collaborative coexistence, non-wearable collaboration, and wearable collaboration. This …
Enhancing Energy Efficiency And Economic Sustainability Of Buildings Through Phase Change Material Integration—A Systematic Literature Review, Abrar Ahmad, Hongtao Dang
Enhancing Energy Efficiency And Economic Sustainability Of Buildings Through Phase Change Material Integration—A Systematic Literature Review, Abrar Ahmad, Hongtao Dang
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Building construction and operation consume one-third of the world's total energy, and thermal loads account for 34 percent of the total building energy consumption. Phase change materials (PCMs) emerged as a solution to reduce energy consumption in buildings due to their high energy storage density and the ease with which PCMs can be incorporated into buildings. This study presents a systematic literature review of 32 peer-reviewed journal papers based on relevancy to the topic, published between 2008 and 2024, to identify critical parameters that enhance the energy efficiency of buildings incorporating PCMs in their building envelopes. The findings indicate that …
Transition From A Linear Information Model To A Circular Information Model - A Deep Dive Into The "State Of The Art" For Circular Data Models In Public Parts Of The Construction Industry In Norway, Håkon K. Gissinger Mr, Nora Johanne Klungseth
Transition From A Linear Information Model To A Circular Information Model - A Deep Dive Into The "State Of The Art" For Circular Data Models In Public Parts Of The Construction Industry In Norway, Håkon K. Gissinger Mr, Nora Johanne Klungseth
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Transforming from linear society to circular society is fundamental to solve the climat chrisis. To make construction sector circulare, we first need to develop circular data models for built asset. Circular asset data will need to be updated through the life cycle to become a digital twin. Replacement of physical components serves as “triggers” for updating digital twins. But who are the actors in the updating process, and how do they cooperate? The paper present two Norwegian cases of “level 3 digital twin” (Elyasi et al, 2023), and the roles and actors that contribute to update the twinned data. Research …
Assessing The Evolution Of Building Whole Life Carbon Across Two Socio-Economically Similar Districts, Ilmari Eliot Talvitie, Antti Kinnunen, Ali Amiri, Seppo Junnila Professor
Assessing The Evolution Of Building Whole Life Carbon Across Two Socio-Economically Similar Districts, Ilmari Eliot Talvitie, Antti Kinnunen, Ali Amiri, Seppo Junnila Professor
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Population growth, rising housing costs, and regional disparities are driving a growing demand for new housing. However, buildings contribute approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, necessitating sustainable approaches in construction to mitigate climate impacts. This study evaluates whole life carbon (WLC) emissions in two Helsinki districts, Malminkartano and Kannelmäki as a control area, analyzing 187 buildings constructed between 2001 and 2020. Buildings are grouped by district and construction period into four Housing Portfolios (HPs) to examine trends in embodied and operational carbon emissions over time. Findings reveal a significant reduction of 45–50 % in WLC in newer HPs. The reductions …
Nexus Between Carbon And Waste In A Circular Built Environment: A Bibliometric Analysis, Navodana Rodrigo Dr, A.M.D.S. Atapattu
Nexus Between Carbon And Waste In A Circular Built Environment: A Bibliometric Analysis, Navodana Rodrigo Dr, A.M.D.S. Atapattu
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The construction industry, being one of the key contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, generates approximately 39% of global carbon emissions. In line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and to accelerate the built environment sector towards a 1.50C pathway, most countries have agreed to nationally determined contributions to achieve net zero targets by 2050. On the other hand, the traditional linear economic model focuses on take-make-dispose while circular economy emphasises the better use of resources by using closed loops of resource flows by recovering and preventing waste as much as possible. Therefore, decarbonising the overall construction industry …
Public Space Is More Than Architecture: A Critique To An Urban Renewal Project In Shenzhen, China, Cheng Li, Zhidi Cheng, Jilin Li
Public Space Is More Than Architecture: A Critique To An Urban Renewal Project In Shenzhen, China, Cheng Li, Zhidi Cheng, Jilin Li
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Urban regeneration is a multifaceted process that encompasses both the physical change of locations and the social and cultural reimagining of communities. This study analyzes an industrial heritage renewal project in Shenzhen, China, utilizing urban planning theories including Jacobs' Great Streets and Lydon’s Tactical Urbanism. The study emphasizes the disparity between architecture design implementation and the problems and the way of improvement in urban regeneration initiatives. It underscores the significance of public space design and management for sustained success, providing insights into how urban design may enhance community engagement and elevate quality of life. This study seeks to offer pragmatic …
Comparative Analysis Of Bert And Roberta For Construction Site Incident Report Classification, Abdul-Manan Sadick, Brandon Smith, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Sanaz Sadeghi, Sunil Ayal, Mohamed Reda Bouadjenek
Comparative Analysis Of Bert And Roberta For Construction Site Incident Report Classification, Abdul-Manan Sadick, Brandon Smith, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Sanaz Sadeghi, Sunil Ayal, Mohamed Reda Bouadjenek
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Most studies that investigated the automated classification of construction incident reports relied on traditional machine learning approaches, line support vector machines, decision trees, and logistic regression. Those approaches, however, have limited capacity to capture rich contextual text information to inform predictions. This study, therefore, investigates the effectiveness of two transformer-based models, BERT and RoBERTa, in classifying construction site incident reports. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of these models in capturing contextual and semantic nuances in incident reports and to determine which model is better suited for supporting safety management tasks in the construction industry. A …
Towards A Participatory Assessment Of Community Flood Resilience, Ezekiel Olatunji, David Proverbs, Chaminda Pathirage, Subashini Suresh Dr, Olutayo Ekundayo
Towards A Participatory Assessment Of Community Flood Resilience, Ezekiel Olatunji, David Proverbs, Chaminda Pathirage, Subashini Suresh Dr, Olutayo Ekundayo
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Existing Community Flood Resilience (CFR) frameworks often integrate a range of dimensions to measure flood resilience, but social indicators are often overlooked or neglected due to the challenges involved in gathering information and quantifying these aspects. This research presents a novel methodology towards the development of a more comprehensive CFR framework. The methodology presented combines quantitative and qualitative insights through a participatory mixed-methods approach. Initially, the Delphi process is used to co-develop resilience indicators with professional experts drawn from key stakeholders including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and National Flood Forum, as well as a range of community representatives. This …
Applications, Challenges, And Benefits Of Integrated Project Delivery (Ipd) Method In The Construction Industry, Abu Sadat Mohammad Tayab, Moatassem Abdallah, Caroline Clevenger
Applications, Challenges, And Benefits Of Integrated Project Delivery (Ipd) Method In The Construction Industry, Abu Sadat Mohammad Tayab, Moatassem Abdallah, Caroline Clevenger
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The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry plays an important role in the global economy. To achieve efficiency in project objectives such as time, cost, and quality the industry increasingly adopts a variety of techniques and technologies, emphasizing the continuous evolution of project delivery methods (PDMs). Currently, the Construction industry is witnessing significant global growth, and the selection of appropriate and widely accepted PDMs is essential to project success. Although, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method is not widely used in the construction industry yet, it is emerging as a viable alternative PDM in large-scale construction projects. This research explores the …
Uav-Dl-Based Computer Vision Framework For Construction Worker Pose Estimation, Roy Lan, Ibukun Awolusi
Uav-Dl-Based Computer Vision Framework For Construction Worker Pose Estimation, Roy Lan, Ibukun Awolusi
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Traditional ergonomic assessments in construction are limited by subjectivity, intermittent monitoring, and scalability challenges. To address these issues, this study presents a framework integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and deep learning-based computer vision for automated ergonomic risk assessment of construction workers. The framework utilizes UAVs to capture aerial footage of workers, enabling continuous monitoring across large and complex sites. Leveraging MediaPipe for pose estimation, the framework detects key body landmarks and calculates joint angles, providing an objective representation of worker postures. These joint angles are then mapped to the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) scoring system through custom algorithms, which …
Suicide Causal Factors And Mitigation Strategies In The Construction Industry: A Structured Review, Mehdi Torbat Esfahani, Hannah Plesant, Ibukun Awolusi
Suicide Causal Factors And Mitigation Strategies In The Construction Industry: A Structured Review, Mehdi Torbat Esfahani, Hannah Plesant, Ibukun Awolusi
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Due to the extreme nature of construction worksite settings, workers are exposed to mental health issues, which results in more injuries and accidents, including unreported mental illnesses, reduced productivity, the stigmas placed on workers by their peers and society itself, and suicide. Although numerous studies have delved into the suicide causal factors, there remains a notable absence of comprehensive research consolidating these findings and offering a holistic understanding of these determinants alongside potential preventive strategies. This study presents a review conducted to synthesize and categorize the factors contributing to suicide and mitigation strategies in the construction industry. To achieve the …
Nerf-Enhanced Digital Twin For Building Anomaly Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uass), Ahmad Gholizadeh Lonbar, Kaiwen Chen
Nerf-Enhanced Digital Twin For Building Anomaly Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uass), Ahmad Gholizadeh Lonbar, Kaiwen Chen
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Building facade inspections are crucial for ensuring structural integrity and occupant safety, traditionally requiring physical access that can be costly and risky. Recent advancements have seen the integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) equipped with imaging technologies to facilitate these inspections. However, the primary challenge remains in the effective detection and precise localization of facade anomalies, such as cracks, stains, and specifically, thermal anomalies. This paper investigates the fusing of diverse data sources, specifically thermal infrared (IR) imaging and high-resolution RGB data, to enhance 3D registration of thermal anomalies. Utilizing a Computational Neural Radiance Field (NeRF) approach, it aims to …
Adaptive Segmentation Of Thermal Anomalies In Buildings Using Human-In-The-Loop Active Learning Capsule Networks, Yining Wen, Kaiwen Chen
Adaptive Segmentation Of Thermal Anomalies In Buildings Using Human-In-The-Loop Active Learning Capsule Networks, Yining Wen, Kaiwen Chen
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Buildings account for 40% of energy consumption in the U.S., with significant energy losses stemming from poor insulation and leaks. To meet decarbonization goals by 2050, efficient methods for diagnosing and retrofitting thermal anomalies are essential. Infrared thermography (IRT), combined with emerging technologies like computer vision and deep learning, offers the potential for automating thermal anomaly detection and segmentation. However, challenges such as building diversity, scenario variations, and labor-intensive image annotation hinder model reliability and robustness. This study proposes a human-in-the-loop active learning approach to fine-tune the pretrained Capsule-based network (CapsLab) to enhance adaptability to new building scenarios efficiently. Using …
Sam-Based Segmentation Of Multi-Class Bridge Components From Diverse Real-Scene Inspection Images, Shengyi Wang, Yuxiang Huang, Nora El-Gohary
Sam-Based Segmentation Of Multi-Class Bridge Components From Diverse Real-Scene Inspection Images, Shengyi Wang, Yuxiang Huang, Nora El-Gohary
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Traditional bridge inspection methods rely on manual visual inspection, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and potentially dangerous. Automated inspection approaches, which use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and computer vision, aim to address this issue. However, three knowledge gaps remain. First, although considerable research has been conducted on defect detection and segmentation in bridge inspection, there has been limited focus on segmenting and characterizing specific bridge components that contain defects. Such segmentation provides essential contextual information for understanding the importance of defects for maintenance decision making. Second, existing bridge component recognition approaches face challenges in generalizing across various scenarios, especially in close-range …
Skills For Success As A Frontline Supervisor: Focus Group Results, Sulaiman Al Sultan, Timothy Becker, Kristen Parrish
Skills For Success As A Frontline Supervisor: Focus Group Results, Sulaiman Al Sultan, Timothy Becker, Kristen Parrish
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Frontline supervisors (FLS), commonly referred to as foreman/person, play a critical role in the construction industry; they direct craft laborers and oversee production at the workface. They are generally responsible for ensuring that specific construction scopes are completed on time, safely, and with appropriate quality. For the purposes of this paper, a FLS is defined as, “a person that is competent in their trade and leads a team of craft personnel and directs them in their day-to-day activities.” This paper elucidates the key skills and experience required for success in this position based on a thematic analysis of 15 job …
Exploring The Performance Trends In Leed-Certified Schools In Massachusetts: Analyzing Scorecards For Sustainability Insights, Jung Hyun Lee, Bilge Gokhan Celik, Shaghayegh Kurzinski, Amine Ghanem
Exploring The Performance Trends In Leed-Certified Schools In Massachusetts: Analyzing Scorecards For Sustainability Insights, Jung Hyun Lee, Bilge Gokhan Celik, Shaghayegh Kurzinski, Amine Ghanem
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Schools are essential environments for student development, with the quality of these buildings playing a significant role in shaping students’ learning experiences. Several factors, including indoor air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, and daylight access, can impact both student well-being and academic performance. Therefore, evolving government regulations and updates to sustainable building standards, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, have prioritized enhancing the quality of school buildings. This study aims to identify the trends within LEED for school certifications between 2019 and 2024 by examining each rating system category to determine whether these trends vary across categories …
Challenges In Developing Digital Twin Systems: Insights From A Case Study, Orgil Borjigin, Timothy Bernard, Carrie Sturts Dossick, Amos Darko, Bart Treece, Travis Thonstad, Michael Motley
Challenges In Developing Digital Twin Systems: Insights From A Case Study, Orgil Borjigin, Timothy Bernard, Carrie Sturts Dossick, Amos Darko, Bart Treece, Travis Thonstad, Michael Motley
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The United States faces significant challenges with its aging infrastructure, which is both deteriorating and expensive to maintain and rehabilitate. Bridges, being core components of connecting communities and facilitating trade, receive considerable attention from the public and government agencies. However, the traditional ways of monitoring bridge health conditions, often reliant on visual inspections, are inadequate for ensuring their sustained performance. In recent years, the concept of digital twins offers innovative solutions that have the potential to transform the ways the industry can monitor the structural performance of bridges. This approach pairs physical assets with their digital counterparts, leveraging real-time data …
Ai Tools In Project Practice (Design Process, Platforms, Open Building), Sergey Rybakov, Aleksandra Shibaeva
Ai Tools In Project Practice (Design Process, Platforms, Open Building), Sergey Rybakov, Aleksandra Shibaeva
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The article provides an overview the application of AI-practices in the architectural and design practice (narrow AI/ANI’s). Various directions of introducing these tools into the process (from generative design to reinforced collaborative systems & AI-actors) are considered. The main emphasis is on two aspects: application of AI to ensure the Open Building Implementation concept (within the framework of open construction). How to open buildings ideas react on these practices. How open systems can be complemented with these tools. How the OB-principles (modularity, “openness” itself, users-inhabitants design decisions making & designing process with multiple participants ets.) may change when applying AI-ideas. …
Nondestructive Assessment For Detection Of Low-E Coatings On Insulating Glass Units, Hamed Khaleghi, Parisa Salehi, Didem Ozevin, Aslihan Karatas
Nondestructive Assessment For Detection Of Low-E Coatings On Insulating Glass Units, Hamed Khaleghi, Parisa Salehi, Didem Ozevin, Aslihan Karatas
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Insulating glass units (IGUs) are widely used in buildings due to their enhanced insulation properties and energy efficiency capabilities compared to single-pane windows. Low-emissivity (low-E) coatings are designed as an application on IGUs to reduce the penetration of infrared and UV radiation into the buildings without compromising the daylight exposure. However, these coatings can degrade over time due to environmental exposure, reducing their insulating effectiveness, which leads to increased energy loss and diminished occupant comfort. Therefore, detecting the presence of low-E coatings in IGUs becomes important for evaluating and maintaining their efficiency. To this aim, this study conducts a nondestructive …
A Review Of The State-Of-The-Art Of Rainscreen Cladding Performance In Residential Building Walls, Hevar Palani, Thanh Vo, Mahabir Bhandari, Aslihan Karatas
A Review Of The State-Of-The-Art Of Rainscreen Cladding Performance In Residential Building Walls, Hevar Palani, Thanh Vo, Mahabir Bhandari, Aslihan Karatas
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This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of rainscreen cladding performance in residential building walls, with a focus on their moisture management capabilities, integration with windows, and use of exterior insulation to enhance building durability and energy efficiency. Rainscreens effectively control moisture and protect buildings from the weather, but challenges exist, particularly in integrating windows without disrupting the wall system's thermal and moisture performance, cost of rainscreen walls, and maintenance need. To address these challenges, this study involved two main approaches: (1) conducting an in-depth review of existing research, industry resources, and key documents from the Rainscreen Association in North America …