Journal of Architectural Engineering
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EISSN:1943-5568|ISSN:1076-0431|Disc:The Journal of Architectural Engineering is a multidisciplinary forum for dissemination of research- based engineering and technical information related to all aspects of building engineering design in the form of peer-reviewed technical papers, technical notes, and case studies. The scope of the journal’s topics include; acoustics, construction, construction management, controls, electrical engineering and systems, indoor environmental quality, lighting and daylighting, mechanical engineering and systems, rehabilitation of existing structures, structural assessment, structural engineering, and sustainable construction/design, in the context of building systems engineering. Innovative and multi-disciplinary studies promoting an integrated approach to planning, design, construction and operation of buildings are especially encouraged. The journal also welcomes papers on the topic of architectural engineering education|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Orientation-Based Analysis of Trombe Walls with Enhanced Glazing Systems across Different Annual Thermal Periods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Trombe walls (TWs) are among the principal energy-efficient passive alternatives for use in building envelopes. This study was carried out as a result of the dearth and limits of previous research on TW glazing units, as ... -
Analytical and Numerical Analyses for Modal Responses of Insulating Glass Units
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Insulating glass units (IGUs) are structures composed of glass plates entrapping a gas and sealed by perimeter spacers, for thermal and acoustic insulation. Most research reported in the literature has treated this type ... -
Optimizing Perforated Building Envelopes to Improve Thermal Performance: A Parametric-Based Practical Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Perforated patterns embedded in building envelopes have recently received much attention as a solution to improve indoor thermal performance. This study presents a practical framework based on a parametric approach to ... -
Optimization Method for the Deployment Route of Generalized Scissor Linkages
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Scissor structures, widely used in kinetic architecture, have been researched for over six decades. However, most studies focus on the deployability of the scissor structures, often disregarding the potential transformability ... -
Off-Site Construction Resilience: A Strategic Response to Inflation Challenges in Construction in Postpandemic Canada
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The COVID-19 triggered a period of inflation in Canada, with the Consumer Price Index increasing by an average of 3.4% in 2021, followed by 6.8% in 2022, and 3.9% in 2023. This rising inflation presents significant challenges ... -
Modifying School Courtyard Design to Optimize Thermal Conditions and Energy Consumption in a Hot Arid Climate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This research focuses on schools due to their significant energy consumption. It explores the use of well-designed unshaded courtyards as a passive design strategy in hot climate regions, an area that has received limited ... -
Membrane Theory of a Paraboloid with an Oculus
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The membrane solution for the parabolic dome, or paraboloid, has been recently developed. This solution encompasses equations for both meridian and hoop stresses, for the case of gravity load and uniform shell wall thickness. ... -
Investigating the Influence of Atrium Wall Inclination on Daylight Performance in Different Latitudes Using Climate-Based Daylight Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)With the emergence of climate-based daylight modeling and dynamic daylight metrics, daylight simulation now encompasses a range of sky conditions and sun angles throughout the year. This study investigates the influence ... -
Integration of Engineering Optimization in Architectural Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The recent advancements in theories and numerical methods of engineering optimization have paved the way for the widespread application of computational techniques in architectural and structural design, as well as software ... -
Integrated BIM Framework for the Implementation of Steel Structure Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Building information modeling (BIM) improves the communication of stakeholders, reduces conflicts, and minimizes rework throughout the project life cycle. This paper addresses fragmentation due to inefficient information ... -
Impact of Concrete Interfaces on the Mechanical Performance of 3D Printed Concrete Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study primarily aims to investigate the influence of concrete interface properties on the anisotropic behavior of three-dimensional (3D) printed concrete (3DPC). A numerical model employing the traction-separation law ... -
HVAC System Performance in Educational Facilities: A Case Study on the Integration of Digital Twin Technology and IoT Sensors for Predictive Maintenance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research paper delves into the pivotal role of Digital Twin technology and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in revolutionizing predictive maintenance for HVAC systems within educational environments, exemplified by a ... -
Geometric Design Algorithm for Karbandi Stellar Ribbed Vaults
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Karbandi is a ribbed masonry vault form based on a stellar harmonic geometry in Iranian historical architecture. The present article aims to unfold the geometric characteristics of Karbandi and use them as the basis of ... -
From 10% to 20%: Influence of Annual Sunlight Exposure Threshold on the Acceptability of Daylighting Performance under Different Sky Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 daylight credit criteria were adjusted, and the Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE) threshold was increased from 10% to 20%. The ASE < 20% threshold was also ... -
Frequency-Based Early Crack Detection and Damage Severity Measure in Structural Glass Members: Application to Beams in Bending
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)As is known, the propagation of cracks in a structural member is associated with local modifications of rigidity and thus possible major effects that can strongly affect its load-bearing capacity and dynamic parameters. ... -
Fire Performance of Cedar Shingles under Radiant Heat
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Wood as a building material is a common roofing material in both contemporary homes and older properties such as heritage buildings. As a combustible material, wood can be associated with higher rates of building damage ... -
Finite-Element Modeling of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns under Axial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) structures involve pouring concrete into steel tubes, which exert a constraining role, significantly enhancing the ductility of the concrete. Such structures are gaining popularity in ... -
Finding Connections between the Diné Philosophy of Life and a Project Definition Rating Index to Develop a Planning Tool for Construction on Tribal Lands
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Many Tribal Nations are working to build capacity to plan, scope, execute, and operate construction projects internally, yet they face a lack of resources designed to support their efforts to self-perform such projects. ... -
A Top-Down Hierarchical Decomposition Approach for Generating Process Models to Aid BIM Data Exchanges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Process models are a critical component in the development of building information modeling (BIM) software interoperability advances, specifically with information delivery manuals (IDMs). These process models’ formulations ... -
Estimation of Surface Flaw Parameters for Annealed Glass Using Maximum Likelihood Estimator and Comparison with Historical Estimated Surface Flaw Parameters for Weathered and New Annealed Glass Samples
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Over the past four decades, surface flaw parameters for the two-parameter glass failure prediction model were estimated based on statistical measures and the researcher’s interpretation of the failure data rather than an ...