Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Optimizing Ventilation Design for Mahakal Ujjain Temple Using a Fuzzy Logic–Based Air-Change-Per-Hour Determination Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research presents an innovative methodology to enhance ventilation design within the sacred confines of the Mahakal Ujjain Temple, leveraging a sophisticated fuzzy logic–based air-change-per-hour (ACH) determination ... -
Assessment of Brick Masonry Arches with Imperfection under Linear Load
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates the influence of imperfections on the structural behavior of Persian brick masonry arches subjected to linear loading through finite-element analysis using ANSYS (version 18) software. Nonlinear ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Heat Transfer for Roof Structures Built Using Novel Discarded Insulative Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Heat transfer through exposed reinforced cement concrete (RCC) roof structures causes major discomfort to the occupants of non-air-conditioned buildings and increases the heat load of air-conditioned buildings. This study ... -
Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Implementation Status Survey in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: Benefits, Limitations, and Future Directions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies are obtaining increasing research efforts in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) fields. Contrary to the well-documented research progress, there is ... -
Pathways to Project Effectiveness in Sustainable Communities: Insights from a Residential Satisfaction Evaluation Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent years, several studies have investigated occupant satisfaction with green buildings. However, the focus was mostly on office buildings, and very little research has been conducted on user perception of indoor and ... -
Ending a Historical Debate: A Comparative Study of Sinan’s Challenge in Edirne Selimiye Mosque to Surpass the Dome of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Following the conquest, when Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque, there was speculation about whether the architectural success of this iconic Byzantine masterpiece could ever be surpassed, despite the Ottomans’ deep ... -
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 ...