Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Methodology for Simultaneous Optimization of the Thermal, Visual, and Acoustic Performance of Building Envelope
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort are among the major parameters of overall occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality in buildings. Early stage design and selection of building envelope parameters require due ... -
Rocking Behavior of High-Aspect-Ratio Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a mass timber product that has recently garnered considerable attention for lateral-force resisting system (LFRS) applications. The main objectives of this study were to investigate the ... -
CFD-Based Evaluation of Elevated Coastal Residential Buildings under Hurricane Wind Loads
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Many elevated houses in coastal areas have suffered serious wind-induced damage during hurricanes; this indicates the need for better understanding of the performance of elevated homes subjected to higher wind forces or ... -
Modular Temporary Housing for Situations of Humanitarian Catastrophe
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The search for architectural solutions for emergency situations is an important line of research. In this article, the most appropriate conditions for the different situations that can turn up after a disaster were analyzed ... -
Innovative Construction Products: From Qualification and Performance Assessment to Quality Control
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Air-barrier systems (ABSs) are essential elements in the performance of building envelopes and they are specified in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to minimize the infiltration and exfiltration of air through ... -
Establishing a Green Building Certification Scheme and Standards for Multifamily Residential Buildings: Case of Jordan
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Jordan's built environment is considered a major contributor to local environmental concerns. The construction industry faces pressures to increase the sustainability of its practices through the development of green ... -
Impact of Project Size on LEED-EB V4 Credit Achievement in the United States
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)This study assessed the effects of project size on the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings version 4 (LEED-EB V4) categories and credits in platinum, ... -
Energy and Daylight Optimization of Shading Devices, Window Size, and Orientation for Educational Spaces in Tehran, Iran
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Optimization of window characteristics is crucial for achieving maximum daylighting while reducing energy loads in educational spaces. This research investigated the impacts of a building's window orientation, window-to-wall ... -
Structural Repair of Fire-Damaged Glulam Timber
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Engineered timber is being used to create increasingly taller structures, with building codes adapting to reflect this drive. While these structures continue to become more common, there has been little investigation into ... -
Development of a Priority Weights-Based Green Building Rating Model
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Green building rating systems are developed to promote sustainability. Existing rating systems use both numerical and linguistic descriptors. In addition, existing rating systems do not directly identify the priority or ... -
Evaluation of the Dynamic Behavior of Steel Staircases with Concrete-Filled Pan Treads
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Vibration serviceability of staircases is an increasing challenge due to evolving materials and structural forms. To predict the dynamic performance of staircases, accurate models are required. However, few technical guides ... -
Risk Assessment Model for Heritage Buildings: Case Study of Yemen
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Heritage buildings are considered unique assets with a significant value for the country where they are situated that must be conserved or preserved for the coming generations. However, heritage sites, as any other site ... -
Development of a Contractor Failure Prediction Model Using Analytic Network Process
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Construction contractor failure is one of the most critical and costly risks for a employer. Despite the ability of the employer to terminate the construction contract due to the contractor's failure to achieve crucial ... -
Evaluation of the Passive Cooling Potential of Thermal Mass Inherent in Medium to Large Commercial Buildings
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Typical commercial construction inherently contains large surface areas of relatively thin mass located in the floor slabs. This research asks how effective this mass could be for passive cooling, relative to other mass ... -
Application of Multiagent Simulation for Maintenance Workflow Management and Resource Allocation in Hospital Buildings
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Facility managers of hospitals face complex maintenance decisions as they deal with a multitude of maintenance requests in an environment of limited resources and segmented information. Responding to a growing demand for ... -
Allocation of Risks and Responsibilities in Green and Sustainable Buildings
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Green and sustainable initiatives are among the most noticeable practices in today’s design and construction applications. While allocation of contractual obligations under traditional building projects is known to the ... -
Plausibility of CAAD in Conceptual Design: Challenges in Architectural Engineering for Early-Stage Digital Design Tools
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Although the reasons for and against the early use of digital tools in design have been intensively researched and studied for years, there has been a scarcity of substantial analysis of the challenges posed by using ... -
Evaluation of Old and Historic Buildings Subjected to Fire
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Buildings with historic and cultural significance are part of the national heritage and must be preserved for future generations. Preservation of historic buildings depends upon usage consistent with their structural ... -
Upgrade Application of Roof and Wall Modules in Medical Construction Based on Prefabricated Interior Decoration Technology
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)At the beginning of 2020, the high-speed, high-efficiency construction of a hospital represented by Huoshenshan Hospital provided widespread and deeply popular publicity for prefabricated buildings and prefabricated interior ... -
Integrating BIM in Higher Education Programs: Barriers and Remedial Solutions in Australia
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Despite the increasingly widespread adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in Australia, a steady pipeline of BIM-ready graduates required to meet industry demand remains elusive. Anecdotal evidence suggests that ...