Abstract: Eminent domain is the mechanism that allows for the legal acquisition of private land for public use by the government or its agent with proper compensation. In the past, this type of acquisition was sanctioned for public ...

Abstract: An airport is a building type that exemplifies the wide range of interactions that can occur between building occupants and their surrounding luminous environment. Research has found numerous health and productivity benefits ...

Abstract: Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ...

Abstract: On January 3, 2011, the City of Boulder, Colorado, implemented the SmartRegs ordinances and, in doing so, became the first city in the nation to require energy retrofits for rental properties; 20,000 rental units comprise ...

Abstract: Under the umbrella of a departmental initiative termed CM Cares, faculty from Colorado State University have developed a service-learning course to teach and implement concepts related to sustainability in construction ...

Abstract: Across the United States, increased development continues to lead to an increase in construction defect litigation, particularly for multifamily for-sale projects. This research builds on previous research that identified ...

Abstract: Designers often cite uncertain occupant behavior as a potential obstacle to high performing buildings. However, little research has been done to characterize the nature and extent of the potential impact of the occupant ...

Abstract: Limited data exists on how construction activities physically impact construction workers. This research explores the use of physiological status monitors (PSMs) to assess the impact of construction activities, individual ...