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The Determination Of Soil Infiltration Rate Of Urban Bioretention Design Process In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Prattakorn Sittisom, Rapee Tangsongsuwan, Sikarint Munlikawong, Wongkot Wongsapai, Sitthikorn Sitthikankun, Damrongsak Rinchumphu

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Stormwater runoff is an issue that is increasingly affecting urban areas because areas that previously were permeable have been developed, and are now impermeable, comprising hard surface areas, whether concrete floors, roads, or buildings. As the size of the problem area increases, the amount of stormwater runoff that needs to be cleared from urban areas increases, and it takes longer for the stormwater to be cleared. The existing basic public drainage systems can no longer sufficiently support the increasing stormwater runoff, directly affecting commuting and lifestyle. These problems have led to the design concept of bioretention, which can be used …

Finding A Balance Between Public And Private Spaces In Student Housing Design In Thailand, Sajid I Awal

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Public and private spaces are of equal importance in promoting social interaction and ensuring self-contemplation for users of student housing. This research aims to establish the right balance among the public and private spaces as it is arguably one of the difficulties in housing design. A housing design is proposed for students of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, analyzed, and justified following the research findings to derive the desired balance between the public and private spaces. Several sets of literature of related work are undertaken as part of the qualitative design. At the same time, space syntax is used as a …

Passive And Biophilic Design : Assessment Of The Semi-Open Educational Atrium Buildings In The Tropics, Songpol Atthakorn

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

The contemporary semi-open educational atrium buildings in Southeast Asia are among the most provocative sustainable buildings in tropical architecture. Since the qualities of natural environments inside atriums promote well-being and academic performance, passive and biophilic design strategies are applied to optimize the thermal and visual performances of the buildings. This research aims to assess four selected case studies in Bangkok in order to discover how the atrium elements affect the qualities of the inside natural environmental conditions, and recommend guidelines for semi-open atrium design. The most important natural environment indices are air temperature, radiation, humidity, airspeed, daylight, green area, view …

A Comparative Study Of Tvoc And Hcho Emissions From Various Multilayer Built-In Furniture Components Based On Iso 16000-9:2006 Emission Test Chamber Methods, Thanawadee Saengphet, Chanikarn Yimprayoon

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Multilayer materials of built-in furniture components emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the indoor environment. Although many green building rating systems have set criteria for indoor environments, typical buildings in Thailand have not implemented these requirements, especially for local furniture. This study aimed to identify the magnitude of VOC emissions and the relationships between these VOC emissions and inner structures, finishing techniques used for built-in components, and the cost of interior built-in furniture built by local contractors. A total of 33 specimens of built-in components normally found in Thailand were prepared and wrapped in plastic before being transported to the …

Examining The Root Causes Of On-Street Parking Mismanagement In Central Bangkok, Chakaphan Chullabodhi, Saksith Chalermpong, Apiwat Ratanawaraha

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Bangkok, a sprawling metropolis and capital of Thailand, has long-struggled with chronic on-street parking mismanagement despite repeated government attempts at regulation. This paper examines the root causes of ineffective on-street parking management in the city, elicited using root cause analysis (RCA), documentary research, field surveys, and in-depth interviews as data sources. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with fifteen government officers, focusing on the mindsets, motivations and incentives of stakeholders, and tree diagrams were developed to visualize cause-and-effect relationships and identify root causes of mismanagement. Our analysis identified eight root causes of ineffective on-street parking management stemming from misalignment of government …

Selection Criteria Of Ordinary Urban Heritages Through The Case Of Bangrak, A Multi-Cultural & Old Commercial District Of Bangkok, Prin Jhearmaneechotechai

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This paper examines preservation of an old and multicultural commercial district of Bangrak, Bangkok through application of ordinary urban heritage, which is an alternative approach, but one which can fill a gap in the heritage conservation process. The dual objectives of this paper are 1. Introducing an alternative lens for considering the heritages of ordinary people in an urban context through the case of Bangrak in Bangkok, Thailand; and 2. Identifying selection criteria of ordinary urban heritages.  Bangrak, the study area, is an old commercial district of inner Bangkok that is characterized by diversity in the different groups who live …

Characteristic Factors Influencing The Thai-Style Public Space Utilization : Case Study Of Sanam Na Mueang Public Park In Nakhon Si Thammarat Old Town, Thailand, Rawin Thinnakorn, Pornthip Kimnuan

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This research aims to identify the characteristic factors influencing the Thai-style public space utilization with the combination of variables of good public space characteristics following the occidental and Thai theories from the perspective of actual users in order to create new components or factors influencing the Thai-style public space utilization. Sanam Na Mueang Public Park, located in Nakhon Si Thammarat Old Town, was specified as the study area. Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to classify 30 variables influencing the success of public space utilization; data was collected from questionnaire responses provided by 320 people. The results indicate that the …

The Effects Of Design Combinations Of Surface Materials And Plants On Outdoor Thermal Conditions During Summer Around A Single-Detached House : A Numerical Analysis, Pichamon Leetongin, Natthaumporn Inprom, Manat Srivanit, Daranee Jareemit

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Suburban areas with low-density buildings are subject to only limited shading from adjacent buildings. As a result, these areas have more surface area absorbing more radiation, which has the effect of increasing urban temperatures compared with built-up high-density areas. This study aims to assess the combinations of landscape design, namely the integration of wall-paint colors, used to influence the outdoor thermal conditions around a single house in a housing cluster in suburban Bangkok, Thailand. The investigation used the ENVI-met model to perform diurnal profiles of the air temperature (Ta), relative humidity (RH), direct and diffuse solar radiation, and wind speed …

Understanding The Dynamic Creative Clustering In The Phra Athit Road Area Of Bangkok, Wimonrart Issarathumnoon

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This article examines changes along Phra Athit Road in Rattanakosin's historic center. With the support of the state, a former commercial street became a "cultural quarter" and eventually a "cultural-creative cluster," with creative activities infiltrating the neighborhoods. For this study, the researcher conducted a field survey and interviewed creative entrepreneurs in four sub-districts. The Phra Athit Road social and cultural resources reflect the qualities or potential resources of traditional neighbourhoods that have fostered the development of creative clusters. "Urban culture” is one of the district's key cultural resources that is properly understood and utilized, and its complex network of creative …

Rain Garden Design For Stormwater Management In Chiang Mai, Thailand : A Research-Through-Design Study, Chulalux Wanitchayapaisit, Pongsakorn Suppakittpaisarn, Nadchawan Charoenlertthanakit, Vipavee Surinseng, Ekachai Yaipimol, Damrongsak Rinchumphu

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Conventional stormwater management may cause long term environmental issues. Fortunately, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) can manage stormwater more sustainably. However, the design examples of WSUD elements, such as rain gardens within the geographical and cultural context of Thailand are lacking. This study investigated the patterns of rain garden design suitable for urban areas in Chiang Mai and developed examples of rain garden design processes and prototypes in an urban context for Chiang Mai. This research used the Research by design Method (RDM), which has great potential in bridging the gap between research and application. The researchers selected the site …

Exploring 3d Data Reuse And Repurposing Through Procedural Modeling, Rachel Opitz, Heather Richards-Rissetto, Karin Dalziel, Jessica Dussault, Greg Tunink

Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications

Most contemporary 3D data used in archaeological research and heritage management have been created through ‘reality capture,’ the recording of the physical features of extant archaeological objects, structures, and landscapes using technologies such as laser scanning and photogrammetry (Garstki 2020, ch.2; Magnani et al. 2020). A smaller quantity of data are generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects, and even fewer data are generated through procedural modeling, the rapid prototyping of multi-component threedimensional (3D) models from a set of rules (Figure 8.1.). It is unsurprising therefore that in archaeology and heritage, efforts around digital 3D …

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Diversity Of The Construction Workforce, Anil Baral, Yunping Liang, Mingshu Li, Marilyn Gonzalez, Mohsen Shahandashti, Baabak Ashuri

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications

Construction industry employment has been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US construction labor market. This study contributes to the state of knowledge by (1) revealing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted construction employment across different demographic groups and geographic regions in the US, and (2) identifying vulnerable demographic groups (e.g., minorities, women, older workers) in the construction workforce that are disproportionally impacted by the pandemic. Employment data from the Current Population Survey and Current Employment Statistics (CES) programs, which are administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are …

Development And Changes In The Ergo Design Of Protestant Churches In Ukraine (1991-2021), Valentyna Kuryliak, Volodymyr Dudarets, Valeriy Bulatov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article presents the evolution of ergonomics and design of Protestant churches in Ukraine in the period from 1991-2021. Since Ukraine left the Soviet Union, the Soviet worldview of Ukrainian Protestants has gradually changed, which, in turn, influenced the formation of the subject-spatial environment and, in general, the ergo design of Protestant churches. The concept presented in the article is that ergo design is similar to a living organism, which changes under the influence of external factors, such as the emotional feeling of believers, political and economic changes, etc. This influence was especially evident during the transitional period on the …

The Perspectives Of Stakeholders On Definition, Critical Criteria, And Supporting Measures For Affordable Housing In Bangkok, Panissara Kitisuthatham

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research aims to explore stakeholder perspectives on developing affordable housing in Bangkok through in-depth interviews and questionnaires. The study investigates three areas: definitions, critical criteria, and supporting measures. The data will be collected from stakeholders representing three sectors: the public sector, the private sector, and academia and non-governmental organizations. This research has established a framework for developing in-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys as part of its study from case studies of affordable housing development in other countries. During the literature review of case studies from other countries, it was discovered that affordable housing targets not only low-income households but …

ผลกระทบจากปรากฏการณ์การลดลงของจำนวนประชากรต่อโครงสร้างพื้นฐานด้านการศึกษา กรณีศึกษาจังหวัดอุดรธานี, สิรวิชญ์ ปัทมะสุวรรณ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้ มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่ออธิบายการลดลงของประชากรที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อโครงสร้างพื้นฐานทางการศึกษา กล่าวคือโรงเรียนของรัฐ ที่เป็นสาธารณูปการขั้นพื้นฐานที่มีความสำคัญ ซึ่งปรากฏการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นเป็นผลกระทบในมิติหนึ่งจากการลดลง ของประชากรในพื้นที่ คล้ายกับภาพความเสื่อมถอยของโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน ตามบริบทของปรากฏการณ์ เมืองหดที่ถูกกล่าวถึงในระดับสากล โดยมีระเบียบวิธีวิจัย ได้แก่ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลสถิติที่เกี่ยวข้อง และการสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึกกับผู้เกี่ยวข้องกับการบริหารการศึกษา ผลการวิเคราะห์การเปลี่ยนแปลงจำนวนและสัดส่วน รวมถึงการกระจายตัวของประชากรแสดงให้เห็นว่า การลดลงของประชากรเกิดขึ้นในระดับโครงสร้าง ประชากรวัยเด็กเป็นกลุ่มที่มีการลดลงอย่างชัดเจนที่สุดทั้งในพื้นที่เมืองและชนบท สอดคล้องกับจำนวนนักเรียนที่ลดลงในโรงเรียนของรัฐที่ทำให้โรงเรียนส่วนใหญ่ในจังหวัดอุดรธานีมีขนาดที่เล็กลง ขณะที่อัตราการลดของประชากรวัยเด็กที่มีแนวโน้มสูงขึ้นในทุกช่วงปีทำให้ภาพปรากฏการณ์ของโรงเรียนถูกยุบชัดเจนมากขึ้น การเปลี่ยนแปลงขนาดสะท้อนถึงสถานภาพโรงเรียนในแต่ละช่วงปี การถูกยุบ ลดขนาด ขยายขนาด เกิดขึ้นทั้งในพื้นที่เมืองและชนบทด้วยสัดส่วนที่แตกต่างกันอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ แต่การวิเคราะห์สหสัมพันธ์เชิงพื้นที่แบบครอบคลุม ไม่พบรูปแบบของการพึ่งพาหรือสหสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรงเรียนแต่ละแห่งในภาพรวมของจังหวัดอย่างชัดเจน เนื่องจากการลดลงของนักเรียนในโรงเรียนแต่ละแห่งอาจไม่ได้มีความสัมพันธ์กันด้วยปัจจัยเชิงภูมิศาสตร์เพียงปัจจัยเดียว นอกเหนือปัจจัยอัตราการเกิดต่ำที่ทำให้จำนวนนักเรียนในโรงเรียนลดลงในภาพรวมแล้ว การลดลงของจำนวนนักเรียนในโรงเรียนขนาดเล็กที่อยู่ในพื้นที่ชานเมืองและพื้นที่ชนบทเกิดจากการย้ายถิ่นเข้าสู่โรงเรียนที่มีขนาดใหญ่ซึ่งถูกมองว่ามีความพร้อมมากกว่าในพื้นที่เมือง ขณะที่โรงเรียนขนาดเล็กในพื้นที่ชนบทต้องดิ้นรนในการสร้างคุณภาพตามเกณฑ์มาตรฐานที่ส่วนกลางได้กำหนดไว้ภายใต้ภาวะข้อจำกัดด้านงบประมาณและบุคลากรเพื่อไม่ให้ถูกยุบ ซึ่งเป็นความเหลื่อมล้ำที่เกิดขึ้นระหว่างโรงเรียนขนาดใหญ่ในพื้นที่เมืองและโรงเรียนขนาดเล็กในพื้นที่ชนบทห่างไกล งานวิจัยนี้จึงมีข้อเสนอแนะเชิงนโยบายในประเด็นการจัดการให้บริการด้านการศึกษาอย่างทั่วถึงและมีส่วนร่วม และการส่งเสริมให้เกิดการกระจายอำนาจ โดยผลักดันให้องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นเข้ามีบทบาทด้านการศึกษาเพื่อความคล่องตัวในการบริหารจัดการ และรับมือกับปัญหาที่มีความเฉพาะเจาะจงเชิงพื้นที่มากยิ่งขึ้น

Tilt-Up Partially Composite Insulated Wall Panels, Marc Maguire, Salam Al-Rubaye

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications

This research project was initiated to investigate the behavior of load-bearing concrete insulated wall panels for use in tilt-up construction. The primary objective was to understand the inelastic behavior of these panels so that engineers could perform a proper second-order analysis for combined axial and out-of-plane loading. Toward this aim, the Tilt-up Concrete Institute (TCA) and wythe connector suppliers Innstruct, Thermomass, HK Composites, Dayton Superior, and IconX, funded this study.

This report contains information related to testing of solid and partially composite insulated wall panels that integrated proprietary wythe connection systems. Using the information from these tests, a method to …

Challenges And Enabling Features Of Small And Medium Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): A Case Study Of The Us P3 Infrastructure Market, Yunping Liang, Baabak Ashuri

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications

Purpose: In classical perspective, projects under a certain size are not feasible for P3. However, there is an emerging trend on using P3 to deliver projects that are frequently small to medium sized to meet ever-increasingly complex social needs, including enhancing lifecycle performance of existing facilities, designing and building for resilience and sustainability, ensuring cost effectiveness of public spending, and fostering innovation. In contrast with the increasing implementation, small and medium P3s, especially those in the United States, receive little attention in existing studies. This study aims at answering the question: in the context of the US, what features of …

Tales Of Urban Livability－ Vermont Avenue In Los Angeles As Told By Tree Canopy Cover, Hoi Cheng Wong

Pomona Senior Theses

As city-goers and residents of urban and suburban spaces, we are constantly on the move. It is no surprise that we often neglect the static trees and plants that seemingly blend into the background of our day-to-day rush to our next destination. Unfortunately, once we do have a chance to pause to take a look around us, or to pause long enough to feel the heat of the sun beaming down on our bare skin, we are decades too late in realizing the absence of trees at the location in which we are standing. This thesis contributes critical insight to …

The Tree Of Life: Observations From The Olive Grove, Kendall Lowery

Scripps Senior Theses

Scripps College is famous for its olive trees and the award-winning olive oil that they produce. However, despite the considerable age of the trees, the campus community has only harvested the annual crop of olives for the past decade. In this thesis, I set out to learn why the trees were planted on the campus in the first place. To this end, I immerse myself in the history, culture, and commerce of the olive oil industry, and ultimately use the fruit as a lens through which we can explore the colonial history of Scripps College and Southern California. In order …

Optimizing Exterior Lighting Illuminance And Spectrum For Human, Environmental, And Economic Factors., S. M. Simmons, Stuart Werner Baur, William L. Gillis, Devin Michael Burns, Heath Pickerill

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

With the recent widespread adoption of LED lighting in outdoor areas, numerous concerns have been raised about the potential for harmful effects on humans, animals, plants, and the night sky. These stem from the high blue light content of some LED bulbs and an incentive to increase lighting levels caused by higher efficiency and lower costs. While new lighting installations are often described as environmentally friendly due to their energy efficiency, factors such as light pollution are often neglected or not given enough weight. This research focuses on optimizing the design of exterior lighting for human, environmental, and economic factors …

Pen And Ink And Wash Drawings Of South Carolina College By Robert Mills And Hugh Smith, 1802, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.

Affordable And Sustainable Housing, Brandon Gibson

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Due to the current state of the world, families around the world have started to invest in their homes. This change in lifestyle has caused the average cost to build a new home to increase to nearly $300,000, with an additional $35,872 due to the pandemic-related uptick in material costs. Custom homes take an ample amount of planning, construction time, along with excessive amounts of materials. I am looking to put my spin on a recent trend that allows an efficient construction timeline, along with the reduction of materials and waste.

Shipping Containers. Though their history of utilization has solely …

Conflicts In Stewardship: A Survey Of Historic Preservation Easement Practice, Jonathan Stark-Sachs

Historic Preservation Theses

Historic Preservation Easements are a unique tool for preserving historic resources, with nonprofits holding easements having unique oversight over the resource. A dispute will arise between the property owner and easement holder if the easement's terms are violated, testing the effectiveness of the easement program. There is a lack of information regarding how the practices of non-profit easement holders inform the effective resolution of disputes and what these organization's experiences have been in addressing violations. This study surveyed easement managers around the United States to better understand how their organizations prepare for and respond to easement violations. It further collected …

Cruser Place Green Streets Plan, Neal Friedman

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

Combining green and complete street design techniques leads to multiple environmental, social and economic benefits that often enhance each other's effectiveness. In urban areas confronting increased pressures of sea level rise, green streets, which incorporate landscaped features or vegetative areas to manage stormwater within the right of way, can be crucial pieces of pedestrian oriented urban design and multimodal planning frameworks that consider and plan for diverse, complementary transportation options. This plan works with the Colonial Place and Riverview Civic League as well as the Norfolk Preservation Collective to come up with green street design recommendations in order to strengthen …

Food Systems Financing Action Plan, Noah Holmes Foster

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

Food insecurity is a well-documented issue in Virginia and throughout the United States. Food enterprises, especially those in under-resourced communities, often lack access to the credit needed to start or expand their operations due to the narrow profit margins of food enterprises. Community development financial institutions (CDFIs), such as Virginia Community Capital (VCC) address this issue by providing low-interest financing to food businesses that can increase food security and strengthen local economies. Food systems financing is a developing field for VCC and other CDFIs, and changes to standard practices are required to ensure that lending is as accessible as possible …

Building Services Engineering January/February 2022

Building Services Engineering

No abstract provided.

Analysing Bim Implementation In The Egyptian Construction Industry, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Mohamed Marzouk, Heba Elsaay

Architectural Engineering

Purpose – This research is built up upon exploring the concepts of building information modeling (BIM) adoption and strategy formulation with the aim to develop a strategy for implementing BIM in the Egyptian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach – The development of the BIM implementation strategy was based on two pillars, namely the literature review and results of the survey questionnaire and interviews. First, the review of literature helped investigating the BIM challenges and international strategies developed to implement BIM worldwide. Findings – The research presented recommendations to assist policymakers in Egypt to facilitate BIM implementation. Originality/value – Although multiple frameworks have …

A Cultural Diversity Management Framework For Enhancing The Performance Of Architectural Design Firms In Egypt, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Nadine Ibrahim Fouda

Architectural Engineering

Purpose – This paper aims to develop a cultural diversity management (CDM) framework to enhance the performance of architecture design firms (ADFs) in Egypt. Design/methodology/approach – A research methodology consisting of literature review, case studies and survey questionnaire was designed to achieve the abovementioned aim. First, literature review was used to investigate the concepts of globalization, international construction, diversity, diversity management (DM) and organizational performance. Second, four case studies were presented and analyzed. The first two cases explored the role of CDM towards enhancing the performance of ADFs, while the last two cases showed initiatives carried out by NGOs to …

Causes Influencing Construction Waste Generation During The Design Process: An Analytical Study, Aya Saad, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman

Architectural Engineering

Despite the social and economic contributions of the construction industry towards achieving sustainable development objectives, it has an adverse effect on the environment such as the generation of waste, water, and energy consumption. Construction waste (CW) is the loss of materials that are produced during or after the construction process and has no remaining value. Several countries promote waste elimination plans at early stages to reduce CW at its source. The Egyptian government is expanding its investments in new mega projects and infrastructure facilities like new administrative capital, bridges, roads, energy projects which resulted in increasing the rate and amount …

Risks Of Innovation In The Architectural Design Process In Egypt: An Investigative Study, Rawan Medhat, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman

Architectural Engineering

Achieving sustainability in construction projects is becoming an increasing priority worldwide. Being one of the crucial phases of the construction process, the design process plays a major role in achieving the goals of sustainability. Adopting innovative design solutions is a promising way of enhancing the sustainable performance of buildings. However, the implementation of innovative solutions is risky and needs to be managed carefully to avoid failure. Due to the increasing number of construction projects being developed in Egypt and because of the need to achieve the Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) 2030, adopting innovative solutions became an essence. Accordingly, this research …