Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Enhancing Energy Efficiency of High-Rise Buildings through Generative Design of Balcony Configurations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The building sector, responsible for about 40% of nonrenewable energy use and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions, urgently needs architectural strategies that integrate energy efficiency goals with aesthetic design. In our ... -
Effects of Interior and Exterior Shading Elements on the Indoor Thermal Environment for Buildings in a Semiarid Climate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In semiarid climates, buildings with extensive glazing often become overheated by direct solar radiation in the summer. Careful selection of shading devices (SDs) is crucial to mitigate this issue. This study is a comprehensive ... -
Design–Construction Interface Problems in Sustainable Construction Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The unique demands of sustainable construction projects, necessitating distinct management techniques, specialized materials, and novel building practices, present challenges in efficiently navigating project scope, time, ... -
Daylighting Design Optimization of Complex Fenestration Systems with External Shading and Horizontal Slats in Tropical Elementary School Classrooms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Daylighting in school classrooms is essential to support the health, well-being, and performance of students, while minimizing electric lighting energy. However, excessive exposure to daylight may lead to visual and thermal ...