Showing papers in "Architectural Science Review in 2019"
TL;DR: In this article, a summary of green building research through a bibliometric approach was presented, and a total of 2980 articles published in 2000-2016 were reviewed and analyzed.
Abstract: This study presents a summary of green building research through a bibliometric approach. A total of 2980 articles published in 2000–2016 were reviewed and analyzed. The results indicated that gree...
161 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a lack of study to summarize the latest development of C&D waste research was identified by using a survey of construction and demolition waste research, and the authors proposed a method to summarize these studies.
Abstract: Although construction and demolition (C&D) waste has drawn increasing attention from scholars, there is a lack of study to summarize the latest development of C&D waste research. By using a...
60 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors enhance the understanding and design of a radiant cooling technology for outdoor comfort in tropical climates, originally proposed by R.N. Morse in 1963, in this journal.
Abstract: In this study, we enhance the understanding and design of a radiant cooling technology for outdoor comfort in tropical climates, originally proposed by R.N. Morse in 1963, in this journal. We inves...
36 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, an investigative review of research literature highlight the need for developing the design of hospitals to play a tangible role in the restoration of their patients, and demonstrate the need to develop the architecture of hospitals for this purpose.
Abstract: This study demonstrates the needs for developing the design of our hospitals to play a tangible role in the restoration of their patients. The investigative review of research literature highlighte...
34 citations
TL;DR: The number of people living in urban areas is projected to increase significantly in most of the cities around the world as mentioned in this paper, and to address the future population increase, local governments develop new pl...
Abstract: The number of people living in urban areas is projected to increase significantly in most of the cities around the world. To address the future population increase, local governments develop new pl...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the process of calibration of ENVI-met model based on air temperature in both built-up and vegetated areas, considering various parameters and models of trees, is described.
Abstract: This work aims to improve the process of calibration of ENVI-met model based on air temperature in both built-up and vegetated areas, considering various parameters and models of trees. Field measu...
25 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal properties of 3D printed earthen construction materials and the transition from vernacular construction towards a digitally-enabled process are critically discussed, and the use of robotic manufacturing is outlined and the methodology to produce the necessary samples for thermal measurement is detailed.
Abstract: This paper investigates the thermal properties of 3D printed Cob, a monolithic earth construction technique based on robotically extruded subsoil and locally available organic fibres. The relevance of 3D printed earthen construction materials and the transition from vernacular construction towards a digitally-enabled process are critically discussed. The use of robotic manufacturing is outlined and the methodology to produce the necessary samples for thermal measurement is detailed. The results of the 3D printed samples are compared with traditionally-constructed Cob material of the same dimensions. The assessment has revealed strong potential for 3D printed cob as compared to its manually constructed counterparts in terms of thermal conductivity. Moreover, the testing process has helped in identifying several challenges in the 3D printing process of cob and the assessment of its thermal properties, which will ultimately bring the work closer to full-scale applications.
23 citations
TL;DR: The current Indian building codes specify thermal comfort standards for naturally ventilated offices only as mentioned in this paper, which is not the case in many other countries such as China and the USA, such as India.
Abstract: India is a vast country spread across five climatic zones. The current Indian building codes specify thermal comfort standards for naturally ventilated offices only. This paper presents a year-long...
20 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the curvature drive preference, perceived familiarity, complexity, stability, and approachability for architectural facades, and they generated four versions of the same reference building.
Abstract: Can curvature drive preference, perceived familiarity, complexity, stability and approachability for architectural facades? In this study, we generated four versions of the same reference building,...
20 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the historical research that has led to widespread policies on compact urban form, in particular, residential development, and collates evidence that demonstrates that dispersed urban form may be more energy efficient than compact form.
Abstract: This paper reviews the historical research that has led to widespread policies on compact urban form, in par- ticular, residential development, and collates evidence that demonstrates that dispersed urban form may be more energy efficient than compact form. This is counterintuitive but is supported by both challenging the conventional modelling of energy use of buildings as well as case studies with empirical evidence. The conclusion is that policies on urban form should be driven not by existing technologies but by the disrup- tive technologies of the future. The increased use in distributed energy generation in urban areas (generally roof-mounted photovoltaics), the growth in ownership of electric vehicles and the potential introduction of smart and micro-grids and the possibility of virtual power plants is changing the impact that energy has on built form and conflicts with current policies for denser, contained and compact development.
20 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the exploratory nature of craft in the context of robotic architectural production is defined as an open-ended process of making and material negotiations, involving material properties, diverging modes of knowledge production and representation, emergent tectonic configurations and embodied interaction with technology.
Abstract: In architectural design, crafts are often portrayed as a source of ornamental, figurative or historical inspiration. In this paper, instead, craft is framed as an open-ended process of making and material negotiations, involving material properties, diverging modes of knowledge production and representation, emergent tectonic configurations and embodied interaction with technology. By developing this framework, the paper aims to situate the exploratory nature of craft in the context of robotic architectural production. To achieve this, the paper develops a theoretical approach comprising notions of craft (Pye 1968), architectural tectonics (Frampton, 2001) and digital tectonics (Leach, Turnbull and Williams, 2004) in the context of robotic architectural production. Utilising a mixed methods approach, the ongoing project “Computing Craft” is presented as a case study illustrating the proposed framework in the context of cob construction. Finally, the project “Computing Craft” instantiates the proposed framework and helps determine its applicability, impact and limitations.
TL;DR: In this paper, three-dimensional printing (3DP) for concrete construction has been discussed. But, it has limited application in countries due to a number of reasons. And, the 3D printing technology is expensive.
Abstract: The Three-dimensional printing (3DP) for concrete construction has risen as a new technology, yet, it has limited application in countries due to a number of reasons. Accordingly, this study articu...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a pilot study of effects of glazing on participants' satisfaction and performance in a full-scale office in Beijing, China, where five glazing systems were tested during a h...
Abstract: This article presents a pilot study of effects of glazing on participants’ satisfaction and performance in a full-scale office in Beijing, China. Five glazing systems were tested during a h...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on the effect of height-to-width (H/W) ratios of street canyon on urban heat island intensity (UHII) in Bangkok.
Abstract: Urban geometry and green area have a great impact on urban heat island intensity (UHII) in Bangkok. The current study focuses on 1) effect of height-to-width (H/W) ratios of street canyon on increa...
TL;DR: Although outdoor thermal comfort has gained increasing research attention, meteorological conditions and thermal sensation in different urban settings in high-density cities have not been s... as discussed by the authors,...
Abstract: Although outdoor thermal comfort has gained increasing research attention, meteorological conditions and thermal sensation in different urban settings in high-density cities have not been s...
TL;DR: A large proportion of the existing building stock worldwide needs renovation and upgrading that will help comply with new energy codes and reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as discussed by the authors, which will help reduce energy consumption and emissions.
Abstract: A large proportion of the existing building stock worldwide needs renovation and upgrading that will help comply with new energy codes and reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Impr...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared the presence and non-presence of virtual users and found that the presence of VUsers better facilitates the discovery of more unexpected and functional design solutions, as well as more evaluations of the usability and values of design solutions.
Abstract: Previous theories have hypothesised that the behavioural responsiveness of autonomous, anthropomorphic computer-agents of virtual users (VUsers) influences designers’ creative problem-finding in architectural design; however, this assumption has not yet been investigated. To examine this hypothesis, the present study compared the presence and non-presence of VUsers and used responsive and non-responsive VUsers in students’ authentic problem-finding. Statistical analyses based on the students’ self-assessments revealed that: (1) the presence of VUsers better facilitates the discovery of more unexpected and functional design solutions, as well as more evaluations of the usability and values of design solutions, including users’ safety and comfort, than the non-presence of VUsers; (2) VUsers’ responsive behaviours facilitated the discovery of more unexpected and physical functions of design solutions, as well as more evaluations of users’ safety and comfort, than non-responsive VUser behaviours; and ...
TL;DR: In this article, the wind environment of urban residential areas has been studied using software simulations, field tests, wind tunnel tests, and software simulations to ameliorate the urban heat island effect and haze.
Abstract: With the goal of ameliorating the urban heat island effect and haze, the wind environment of urban residential areas has been studied using software simulations, field tests, wind tunnel tests, and...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors conducted an iterative iterative design of main building elements and found that materials and techniques have significant impact on buildings' sustainable performance, and employed passive design of the main building element.
Abstract: Employing passive design of main building elements; materials and techniques have significant impact on buildings' sustainable performance. Accordingly, the researchers conducted an iterati...
TL;DR: The results of the experiment demonstrate the effectiveness of the coding system for facilitating the exploration of design cognition and its relationship to spatial language and confirm that cognitive allocation is related to the production of design information and spatial language.
Abstract: This paper investigates the cognitive design processes of three groups of architectural designers from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. At the core of the research is a triple-coding ...
TL;DR: This research utilizes the techniques of parametric modelling, multi-criteria optimization and supervised machine learning to provide 3D configurations of minimal apartments with improved visibility from significant viewpoints, and with a functional layout defined by ‘the wisdom of the crowd’.
Abstract: This paper presents a learning model for the automated generation of built environments, demonstrated by the creation of minimal apartments situated in dense urban settings. The research ut...
TL;DR: In this research, a plug-in for (Grasshopper/Rhinoceros) software is developed and presented which influences the design of stadiums in various steps, including architectural design, structural design, evacuation and energy considerations.
Abstract: Designing multidisciplinary subjects needs a team to collaborate from the first stages of design. Architecture, structure, fire discipline, mechanical and electrical realm have to be integrated to ...
TL;DR: In this article, a smart material is able to provide a unique response when a particular change occurs in its surrounding environment, and several experiments and prototypes of shading devices exploit this capability.
Abstract: A smart material is able to provide a unique response when a particular change occurs in its surrounding environment. In the last years, several experiments and prototypes of shading devices exploi...
TL;DR: In this article, human subject experiments were conducted to investigate the influences of thermal load and thermal sensation under various outdoor radiation environments, where the experiments were performed at location in the US.
Abstract: Human subject experiments were conducted to investigate the influences of thermal load and thermal sensation under various outdoor radiation environments. The experiments were conducted at location...
TL;DR: A survey on complexity theory inclusive of work from the disciplines which range from cybernetics to systems and information theory is presented, synthesizing a taxonomy of different definitions of complexity and ways of managing design complexity by decomposing its different levels as they relate to the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.
Abstract: The wide application of digital design, the advances of digital fabrication and robotic processes have facilitated the materialization of bespoke geometries. In turn it has raised the issue of how ...
TL;DR: In digital modeling, using the virtual body of an avatar better facilitated the search for functional aspects of design and consequently promoted exploratory creativity, relevant to perception-action coupling and para-perception.
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between the virtual bodies of anthropomorphic avatars and exploratory creativity in empirical architectural design education. In Study 1, architecture major stu...
TL;DR: The research concludes that multi-materiality achieved through multimode robotic production methods introduces a higher, on-demand, and performance-driven resolution in building systems.
Abstract: Buildings consist of subsystems and components which have various functional and performance requirements. This inherent multiplicity demands the design and production of multi-material systems with varying and complementary properties and behaviours. This paper discusses a set of methods of digital design modelling and robotic production of hybridity in various architectural scales. In the case studies, the performance criteria serve as the underlying logic of the design and computation. The projects showcase how programmability and customizability of robotic manufacturing allow for establishing feedback loops from the production to design. Three projects are discussed in detail: a hybrid of flexible cork and rigid polystyrene, a hybrid of structural concrete with an intertwined permanent mould, and a hybrid of soft additively deposited silicone and subtractively produced hard foam. Each project has specific design performance criteria, with which a certain level of geometric complexity and variation is accomplished. Therefore, the research objective is to define and materialize the practical and robotically producible ranges of geometric complexities for each of the proposed methods. Additionally, the customization and development of robotic production setups are discussed. The research concludes that multi-materiality achieved through multimode robotic production methods introduces a higher, on-demand, and performance-driven resolution in building systems.
TL;DR: Weng and Schubring as discussed by the authors estimated the land surface temperature of the UHIs in the city of New Orleans, USA. But, their work focused on the formation and intensification of urban heat islands.
Abstract: A problem common to cities around the world is the formation and intensification of Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) [Weng, Dengsheng, and Schubring 2004. “Estimation of Land Surface Temperature – Vegetat...
TL;DR: In this article, a morphological generation method based on the integration of wind forces is proposed, which leads to organic geometries fostering new spatial experiences and environmental adaptation, and it is shown that wind forces can lead to new spatial experience and environmental adaptivity.
Abstract: This paper proposes a morphological generation method based on the integration of wind forces which leads to organic geometries fostering new spatial experiences and environmental adaptation. It su...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors attempted to establish occupant behaviour profiles and how that behaviour impacts energy consumption with regard to indoor comfort levels in the current social social network environment in order to attempt establishing occupant behavior profiles.
Abstract: The goal of this research is to attempt establishing occupant behaviour profiles and how that behaviour impacts energy consumption with regard to indoor comfort levels in the current social...