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Architecture
Sergio Ruggieri, Chiara Tosto, Giulia Rosati, Giuseppina Uva, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro
Summary: This study aims to describe the seismic vulnerability of 90 masonry churches in the Piemonte region, Italy, during the Valle Scrivia Earthquake in 2003. The paper presents analyses of the situation after the earthquake and 17 years later, focusing on the effects of interventions on site.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
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Architecture
Syed Mobeen Hasan, Kyuhyup Lee, Daeyoon Moon, Soonwook Kwon, Song Jinwoo, Seojoon Lee
Summary: Smart construction utilizes IoT smart technologies, particularly Cyber-Physical Systems, to assist in construction processes. This paper focuses on using Augmented Reality and Digital Twin technologies for construction machinery operation and work tracking. CPS features real-time state knowledge and control, allowing for bi-directional communication between virtual models and physical objects through sensors and micro-controllers.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Architecture
Weijie Zhong, Torsten Schroder, Juliette Bekkering
Summary: Biophilic design as a theoretical framework in architecture interprets "nature" in a complex and rich manner, broadening the variety beyond mere application of vegetation in buildings to encompass different types of natural elements. The practice of biophilic design can enhance health, well-being, productivity, biodiversity, and circularity, while also revealing knowledge gaps for future research and critical reflections.
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Architecture
Caihui Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the causes and mechanisms of water seepage in the foundation of the Xi'an Bell Tower. The main reasons for the seepage include rainfall infiltration, aging of the anti-seepage layer, and cracking of the side wall. Additionally, the decrease in dry density of the rammed earth is also a contributing factor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
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Architecture
Naglaa Megahed, Asmaa Hassan
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on architecture education through various research methods, proposing a vision for reimagining post-Covid-19 education and the required blended learning strategy. Further research is needed to explore the theoretical framework presented.
ARCHNET-IJAR INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Architecture
Gilsu Jeong, Hyunsoo Kim, Hyun-Soo Lee, Moonseo Park, Hosang Hyun
Summary: This study investigated accident cases related to modular construction, identifying safety risk factors and conducting a comparative analysis with general construction accidents. Recommendations were proposed for preventing safety accidents and developing management schemes based on the analyzed outcomes. The study contributes to the field by presenting safety risk factors and assisting safety managers in making informed decisions.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Architecture
Louis Rice
Summary: This article explores the relationship between urban design and health in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the role of urban design in improving the health and well-being of urban populations, and suggests that urban design should be considered as a form of spatial medicine.
URBAN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Architecture
Matti Kuittinen, Caya Zernicke, Simon Slabik, Annette Hafner
Summary: To achieve carbon neutrality, the construction sector needs to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This study reviews and categorizes 13 carbon storage technologies based on literature and professional experience. The findings suggest that there is great potential in the built environment to systematically accumulate atmospheric carbon.
ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Architecture
Xin Yan, Dingwen Bao, Yufang Zhou, Yimin Xie, Tong Cui
Summary: This paper introduces three strategies based on the BESO method to artificially pre-design the topological optimized structures. These strategies can meet the designer's control over design details and have been successfully applied in various structures.
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Hosam Elhegazy, Debaditya Chakraborty, Hazem Elzarka, Ahmed M. Ebid, Ibrahim M. Mahdi, Said Y. Aboul Haggag, Ibrahim Abdel Rashid
Summary: This research focuses on composite flooring systems for multi-story buildings and the application of value engineering techniques in the construction industry, using data from RSMeans from 1997 to 2019. A simple computer model is designed to recommend the optimal composite flooring system for multi-story buildings during the preliminary design stage.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Hisham Abusaada, Abeer Elshater
Summary: This article addresses the phenomenon of boredom in public spaces under the context of social distancing, and provides three-pillar guidelines for post-pandemic development based on the analysis of nine scholars and their relevant theories.
ARCHNET-IJAR INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Alberto Barontini, Carlo Alarcon, Helder S. Sousa, Daniel V. Oliveira, Maria Giovanna Masciotta, Miguel Azenha
Summary: BIM methodology is being widely used in facility and asset management for new buildings and is now being applied in the maintenance of built heritage. However, challenges such as lack of standardization, insufficient interoperability, and information complexity need to be addressed to make the methodology cost-effective and attractive for end-users.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Mingjie Zhang, Wei You, Qin Qin, Dandan Peng, Youpei Hu, Zhi Gao, Riccardo Buccolieri
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of urban residential block morphology on microclimates in China. The study identifies typical residential block typologies in Nanjing and conducts numerical simulations to analyze the effect of morphological indices on the microclimate. The findings reveal a strong correlation between floor area ratio and urban heat island intensity, mean radiation temperature, and universal thermal climate index. The study suggests that increasing floor area ratio can improve the thermal environment but may result in higher wind velocity.
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Jiawei Fu, Karine Dupre, Silvia Tavares, David King, Zsuzsa Banhalmi-Zakar
Summary: This study reviews 85 optimized urban vegetation configuration studies and finds that the size, quantity, and layout of urban green space, as well as the physiological characteristics and spatial arrangement of urban vegetation, have a significant impact on cooling effects. However, there is still a need for further research on the interaction and cumulative effects of natural and artificial factors in the urban environment, especially in southern hemisphere cities.
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Architecture
A. Formisano, N. Chieffo
Summary: This research investigates the influence of site effects on the seismic vulnerability of the historical centre of Baranello, Italy. The study reveals that local amplification factors significantly increase the expected damage, indicating the proposed simplified approach can be a useful tool to predict seismic risk in urban areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Architecture
Hiroki Akehashi, Izuru Takewaki
Summary: This paper presents an input velocity adjustment method for the critical double impulse (DI) in order to efficiently design viscous dampers for elastic-plastic moment frames. The adjustment ensures that the input energy to the lowest eigenmode under the critical DI matches that under the recorded ground motions, allowing the critical DI to function as the active earthquake. The proposed method is capable of handling both pulse-like near-fault ground motions and random ground motions.
JAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Marco Francesco Funari, Luis Carlos Silva, Elham Mousavian, Paulo B. Lourenco
Summary: A digital tool is developed to assess the structural integrity of historic masonry domes quickly. It is based on a no-tension mechanical model and parametric modeling, using the kinematic theorem of limit analysis. A heuristic search method is applied to refine the collapse mechanism's geometry. The tool allows users to perform structural assessments within seconds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Architecture
Hiroki Akehashi, Izuru Takewaki
Summary: A simple evaluation method for assessing building resilience is proposed in this paper, focusing on elastic-plastic high-rise buildings subjected to resonant long-duration ground motions. The evaluation model incorporates the concept of availability and considers in-building components, lifelines, and redundancy of facility systems. Various probabilistic indices are formulated based on the evaluation model, including expected recovery time, expected availability of structural frame and components, and maximum likelihood recovery curves. Numerical examples are provided to evaluate the resilience of elastic-plastic high-rise building models. The results demonstrate the influences of passive viscous dampers, redundancy of facility systems, and uncertainty of manpower on building resilience.
JAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Maria Rosa Valluzzi, Luca Sbrogio, Ylenia Saretta, Heisha Wenliuhan
Summary: Historic masonry buildings in city centers are susceptible to seismic damage due to various factors, and systematic studies are essential in identifying factors affecting vulnerability and damage. This study analyzed over 2300 case studies from villages affected by the 2016 Central Italy earthquake, examining the effects of features such as settlements configuration, buildings aggregation, and structural components. The findings lay the groundwork for new approaches in analyzing construction parameters and categorization of existing masonry buildings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
Article
Architecture
Ahmet Can Altunisik, Fezayil Sunca, Ali Fuat Genc, Cengiz Tavsan
Summary: This study evaluates the post-earthquake performances and damages of two historic masonry mosques and investigates the effects of near-fault and far-fault ground motions on their seismic behaviors. The results indicate that the vertical components of ground motions have significant effects on the structural responses of the mosques, along with the horizontal components.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
