Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 4

The synergistic active-passive utilization of solar energy in buildings plays an important role in achieving nearly zero-energy buildings. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) is a crucial initiative to reduce heating energy consumption, especiall...

Building energy systems (BESs) are essential for modern infrastructure but face significant challenges in equipment diagnosis, energy consumption prediction, and operational control. The complexity of BESs, coupled with the increasing integration of...

This study introduces an automated method for constructing residential functional modules from the perspective of user behavior. By integrating the design structure matrix (DSM) and Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Algorithm (FCM), this approach systematical...

This study investigates 101 hospital heritage sites in Shaanxi (1889–1992). It addresses the lack of a standardized definition and fragmented research on Chinese hospital heritage. Data were collected from Shaanxi local records, hospital archit...

Leveraging industrial solid waste for the production of cementitious materials holds the potential to curtail the consumption of traditional cement. Orthogonal tests were conducted to investigate the effects of five factors, namely, steel slag–...

Buildings account for a substantial portion of global energy use, with about one-third of total consumption attributed to them, according to IEA statistics, significantly contributing to carbon emissions. Building energy efficiency is crucial for com...

A precast concrete segmental box-girder bridge (PCSBGB) is one of the most popular styles of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC). To address some common challenges (low durability, poor integrity, and construction inconvenience) in PCSBGBs, this pa...

The benefits of ecosystem services provided by urban green systems have been highlighted in research on spatial and landscape planning, and the need has emerged for an integrated approach to urban green planning aiming at increasing climate mitigatio...

In this study, epoxy–cement composites with different concentrations of cement nanofiller and ~67.5 nm in size (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) were synthesized using the solution casting method. The epoxy–cement composites’ structural, m...

Fostering the physical resilience of building systems and ensuring their functionality during disasters is paramount. To unlock the physical resilience capacities of building systems, this study applied an enhanced network-based approach comprising f...

The construction industry is currently facing several challenges, such as increased complexity, rapid technological development, and early retirements of experts. The involvement of knowledgeable contractors during early design will provide significa...

High-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) offers exceptional strength, ductility, and durability, making it highly promising for electric power pipe jacking applications. However, limited research exists on the mechanical properties of HPFRC...

Rainfall-induced slope instability is a critical challenge in geotechnical engineering. This study investigates the reinforcement effect of anti-slide piles on slope stability under rainfall conditions using finite element numerical simulations, base...

Reinforced concrete (RC) walls are mainly used in RC structures to resist gravity and lateral forces. These structural elements may need to be upgraded to withstand additional forces and extend their life cycle. Therefore, it is crucial to provide ef...

The aim of this paper was to investigate the corrosion behaviour of zinc in simulated concrete solutions using resistometric sensors and to describe the kinetics of zinc corrosion. The sensors provide corrosion data information in real time; thus, it...

Fire emergencies pose significant risks to occupants in high-rise buildings, particularly individuals with functional limitations who struggle with conventional evacuation facilities like stairs. The objective of the study was to survey current liter...

Complex wind and temperature characteristics in the Yellow River basin (YRB) challenge the safety and durability of long-span concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) bridges greatly. To address this issue, it is important to accurately assess the joint act...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a vital component in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. In the context of the construction industry, due to the widespread presence of irresponsible practices, CSR implementatio...

The clay brick industry is facing significant challenges related to improving its physico-mechanical properties and durability performance of sustainable products. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of stabilizers (lime and cement) on...

Steel-lattice transmission towers require efficient and reliable connection designs to ensure structural safety and cost-effectiveness. While traditional gusset plate connections increase their complexity and structural weight, direct bolted connecti...

This study evaluates the effectiveness of six machine learning models, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Random Forest (RF), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), and Logistic Regression (LR), f...

The construction industry faces persistent inefficiencies, with projects often failing to meet time, cost, quality, and other conditions of satisfaction. This study investigated real estate owners’ early perceptions of Lean Integrated Project D...

Landscape visual evaluation is a key method for assessing the value of visual landscape resources. This study aims to enhance the visual environment and sensory quality of urban landscapes by establishing standards for the visual comfort of urban nat...

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of masonry walls constructed using interlocking compressed earth blocks with dry vertical and horizontal joints. Numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the performance of this innovative syste...

A new type of prefabricated constructional column (PCC) made of recycled lump concrete is proposed and investigated in this study. The methods for the design, fabrication, and construction of this PCC are introduced, and the connection and implementa...

The purpose of this study is mainly to investigate, through fragility curves, the effect of soil–structure interaction (when it is neglected during design) on damage probability. It also examines how realistic it is to conduct a performance est...

Thin-walled structures are extensively utilized in construction because of their lightweight nature and excellent energy absorption efficiency, especially under dynamic loads. Improving the energy-absorbing performance of thin-walled structures by in...

Business intelligence is a new approach to helping project managers and personnel to make correct, informed decisions through preparing a series of analytical reports in a management dashboard by analysing and mining all of the related project data....

Chinese cities have made significant progress in fostering low-carbon societies and piloting a variety of low-carbon measures. Nonetheless, the effective implementation of these initiatives and the long-term upkeep of related amenities rely heavily o...

To enhance the standardization and construction efficiency of prefabricated steel structures and to promote the application of cold-formed steel tubes with the advantages of high standardization, superior mechanical properties, and fast processing sp...

Radon exposure is a major health concern associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, particularly in smokers, highlighting the need for effective mitigation measures in enclosed spaces by improving indoor air quality (IAQ), thus ensuring more s...

Plate bearings in existing small-span bridges for heavy-haul railways have exhibited corrosion, detachment, and surface cracks under large axle loads, making them inadequate for the “capacity expansion and renovation” of heavy-haul railwa...

Site selection is the key to carrying out the industrial layout of construction and demolition waste (CDW) resourcing enterprises. The current study needs more data on CDW industry location. The current construction waste resource utilization rate an...

A visual deformation prediction method was proposed to improve the accuracy and visualization of the surrounding rock deformation prediction in tunnel construction, combining the Variational Modal Decomposition (VMD) and Bidirectional Long- and Short...

Prefabricated buildings have become important in the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry due to their advantages, including high efficiency, energy conservation, low cost, and environmental friendliness. To further promote the w...

In the Gobi region, concrete structures frequently suffer erosion from wind gravel flow. This erosion notably impairs their longevity. Therefore, creating a predictive model for wind gravel flow-related concrete damage is crucial to proactively addre...

As China’s urbanization progresses, the urban heat island (UHI) effect has become more pronounced, impacting the health of residents and the activity intentions of visitors within historic urban areas. This study focuses on the historic distric...

Clarifying the migration law of heavy metal pollutants in soil is the key prerequisite for its treatment. Because most heavy metal pollutants possess color-rendering properties, it is theoretically feasible to use synthesized transparent soil to simu...

Human visual perception and visual preferences affect how people perceive and experience the urban environment. Constrained by their methodologies and data availability, the previous studies have struggled to precisely quantify the subjects and objec...

Fatigue damage to asphalt pavements due to continuous loading occurs mainly at the binder–aggregate interface or within the asphalt binder. The mechanical response of asphalt binder under variable stress conditions was comprehensively analyzed...

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) have been widely applied in infrastructure projects. In this Editorial, the research status of FRPs is first reviewed in terms of fibers, resin matrix, and applicat...

The number of coffee shops in China is rapidly increasing, and they are becoming a gathering place for young people. In order to enhance their competitiveness, the design of coffee shops has become the core force of competition. To clarify the prefer...

The article analyzes long-term renovation strategies in EU member countries using the F-TOPSIS method, focusing on chosen criteria such as CO₂ emission reductions, renovation rates, energy savings, investment requirements, and overall strategy qualit...

Urban street spaces play a crucial role in children’s daily commuting and social activities. Therefore, the design of these spaces must give more consideration to children’s perceptual preferences. Traditional street landscape perception...

Construction professionals recognize rework’s negative impact on project performance, yet a comprehensive understanding of its critical factors still needs to be provided. Consequently, this study sought to inquire deeply into the causes of con...

HVAC systems are major energy consumers in buildings, accounting for 30% to 50% of total energy usage. Supply outlets, as the terminal devices of HVAC systems, significantly influence the system’s operational performance, energy consumption, an...

The complexity and uncertainty of engineering construction present significant challenges to construction safety. Smart sites are an important measure of the transformation and upgrading of China’s construction industry. In the context of smart...

True triaxial tests of cyclic loading and unloading were carried out on remodeled loess, and the effects of the anisotropic consolidation ratio ($K={\sigma }_{1c}/{\sigma }_{3c}$), intermediate principal stress coefficient ($b=\left({\sigma }_2-{\sigma }_3\right)/\left({\sigma }_1\&min\right)$...

In parallel with the global landscape, the architecture profession is losing its appeal in Turkey, as evidenced by a decline in school occupancy rates to 79%. Accordingly, the Higher Education System (YÖK) has decreased architecture program quot...

Three-dimensional printing technology for building construction is rapidly emerging as a transformative force, offering innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector. Unlike traditional methods, th...