Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Green Building Success Criteria: Interpretive Qualitative Approach
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Green buildings (GBs) are gaining popularity the world over. This study investigates the criteria that determine the success of GB projects. This study employs the interpretive qualitative approach. Semistructured interviews ... -
Reducing Labor Productivity Losses through a Productivity Stratification Indicator
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Many factors that decrease productivity occur and recur during the execution phase of construction projects. Preventing and mitigating the impact of these factors, such as lack of materials, waiting times, exceed craftworks ... -
Experimental Dynamic Testing of Full-Scale Light-Frame-CLT Wood Shear Wall System
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)This paper will present the results of a shake table experimental test program that focuses on the testing of a one-story full-scale wood shear wall system composed of a post-tensioned rocking cross-laminated timber (CLT) ... -
Simulation Workflow for Parametric Optimization of Outdoor Comfort-Based Origami Shelter
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The traditional design approach for the improvement of outdoor comfort involves a static solution, typically simple-plane canopy shading. This often does not suit every type of climate and the changing of weather boundary ... -
Acoustical Properties of Southern Pine Cross-Laminated Timber Panels
(ASCE, 6/1/2020 1)Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is composed of a series of lumber layers placed orthogonally to create a thick panel. Advantages of CLT construction include reduced construction time, lighter structural elements, and reduced ... -
Residential Building Lifespan and Community Turnover
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Environmental impact studies within the built environment rely on predicting building lifespan to describe the period of occupation and operation. Most life cycle assessments (LCAs) are based on arbitrary lifespan values, ... -
Assessment of Heritage Rammed-Earth Buildings: Alcázar of King Don Pedro I, Spain
(ASCE, 6/1/2020 1)The conservation and maintenance of earthen buildings is crucial, especially when dealing with heritage sites. This normally involves considerable effort in preliminary studies, which must be well planned in order to ... -
Integrating an Architectural Engineering Undergraduate Program with Building Information Modeling
(ASCE, 6/1/2020 1)The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT-Austin) Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) department has taken several steps toward improving the preparation of architectural engineering students with ... -
Comparative Assessment of Indian Post-Disaster Temporary Housing Strategies
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)Risks to communities arise due to their inability to adapt to the impacts of natural disaster, technological bottleneck, and knowledge and capacity constraints. In this situation it is important to learn from the good cases ... -
Insulating Glass Unit Quick Selection Guide
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )The structural design of sealed insulating glass units for wind loads involves complex structural mechanics procedures that address load sharing between two glass lites that vary in thickness, dimensions, and heat treatments. ... -
Structural Analysis of a Roof Extracted from a Wind Turbine Blade
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )The objective of this research is to demonstrate that parts of decommissioned wind turbine blades can be repurposed for infrastructure applications for a sustainable future of the wind power industry. The purpose of this ... -
Engaging Citizens in Air Pollution Research: Investigating the Built Environment and Indoor Air Quality and Its Impact on Quality of Life
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )There is evidence that when people are exposed to sociobehavorial and socioeconomic disadvantage they become more susceptible to the impacts of poor environmental quality and experience exacerbated health outcomes as a ... -
Application of the Glass Failure Prediction Model to Flat Odd-Shaped Glass Using Finite-Element Modeling
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Model building codes and standards in the United States find their bases in a probabilistic model of glass load resistance (LR). In general, architectural flat glass design predicated on these model building codes and ... -
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment of a Living Building
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )A whole building life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed on a Living Building, focusing on impacts from green building materials, a decentralized water system, a net-positive use phase, and the end-of-life of structural ... -
Planning a Relocation Method to Preserve Structural Integrity During the Holistic Relocation of Historical Buildings
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Architectural assets, regarded as the common heritage of the whole of humanity, can be passed onto following generations without losing their structural integrity and authentic architectural characteristics by means of ... -
Assessing the Impact of a Construction Virtual Reality Game on Design Review Skills of Construction Students
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Being able to perform an effective design review is a fundamental skill that every design or construction student should possess. Performing a design review requires critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. ... -
Investigation, Analysis, and Treatment Testing for the Mission Church, Tumacácori National Historical Park
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)The adobe mission church (circa 1801) at Tumacácori National Historical Park in Arizona was damaged in an intense winter storm in 2010. To mitigate the damage and to address building envelope vulnerabilities, investigators ... -
Methodology Toward Cost-Optimal and Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of Historic Buildings
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Historic buildings have originally embodied sustainable features. These features responded to the microclimate and site where the building is located. However, with climate change and urban density, active techniques become ... -
Analyzing the Quality Problems and Defects of Design Deliverables on Building Projects
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Since poor design deliverables can generate significant project cost overruns and schedule delays, producing high-quality design deliverables is critical. To improve design quality on building projects, this study focuses ... -
Exploring the Causes of Delays in Construction Industry Using a Cause-and-Effect Diagram: Case Study for Iran
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Delays in achieving projects' objectives according to the planned schedule are considered one of the main sources of conflicts in Iran's construction industry. A precise and structured methodology and baseline to properly ...