Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Spatial Quality Assessment of Prefabricated Schools: Duhok Schools as Case Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Prefabrication is an innovative construction method for mass-produced and low-cost buildings in response to an urgent demand for educational facilities in challenging times, such as natural disasters or wars. This ... -
Case Study Exploring the Influence of Diffuser Arrangement on Air Distribution Using Field Experiments and Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Air distribution design plays a critical role in reducing HVAC energy consumption. Previous studies have suggested that placing supply and return diffusers very close to each other in overhead air-conditioning ... -
Energy Efficiency Retrofit for Existing Residential Buildings in China’s HSCW Zone in Multiple Scenarios: Energy Economic Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Retrofitting existing residential buildings in China’s hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) zones significantly improves building energy efficiency. Current studies on retrofitting existing residential buildings ... -
Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Solid Concrete Blocks Incorporating Recycled Fine and Coarse Crushed Ceramic Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the influence of substituting crushed and fine ceramics for natural aggregates in the production of solid concrete blocks. The aim is to determine the impact on the physical and mechanical ... -
Trihybrid Method for Energy Efficiency Retrofitting of Public Housing in a Hot Arid Climate: A Case Study in the UAE
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract A huge stock of existing public housing schemes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which were developed before devising and applying energy efficiency and sustainability codes and regulations, fall short of meeting ... -
Multiperspective Stakeholder Lens on What Makes a Good Architectural Engineering Capstone Project
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Capstone courses provide a comprehensive major design experience that integrates many core elements of an undergraduate curriculum. Students are typically engaged in a semi–open-ended to open-ended design process ... -
Integrated Numerical Framework to Assess Double-Skin Façade Configurations for Wind-Driven Natural Ventilation in Tall Office Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Double-skin façades (DSFs) have emerged as one of the sustainable design strategies to provide natural ventilation in tall office buildings in recent years. However, designing buildings with DSFs requires a detailed ... -
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 ... -
Predicting Buildability Using the Surface Texture of 3D Printed Concrete Elements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The buildability of three-dimensional (3D) printable concrete is commonly measured by the number of layers that can be printed before a collapse or excessive deformations. Buildability depends on rheological properties and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Wind Uplift Resistance of Discontinuous Metal Roofing Systems: Literature Review and Experimental Research
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Damage to building envelopes, roofing, and wall cladding systems remains a major concern during high wind speed events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Roofing systems are particularly vulnerable to wind damage, which can ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Use of GIS for Identification and Resolution of Workspace Conflicts in Repetitive Construction Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Effective planning of workspace on a construction site is necessary to execute work smoothly. Poor workspace planning results in workspace conflicts, site congestion, obstructions in work execution, and reduction in work ...