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Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 5

2025 March-1 - 191 articles

Cover Story: Elevators require careful integration into architectural design to meet ergonomic, aesthetic, and safety standards, ensuring accessibility, comfort, and efficiency. Internal elements, like the control panel, shape user experience and should be designed for ease of use, especially for individuals with disabilities. Two experiments conducted in a static elevator cabin at the University of Bologna evaluated user interaction. The first assessed preferences for control panel layouts, while the second tested emergency procedures, comparing the long-press and double-press methods. Findings highlighted the need for an alternative procedure using the double-press method and a video–text device for enhanced safety and accessibility. View this paper
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Articles (191)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,373 Views
23 Pages

The building sector accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, representing a significant environmental challenge in the 21st century. Green supply chain management is considered an effective approach to achieving green transformation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,861 Views
18 Pages

Under the action of near fault earthquakes, the LRB bearings of long-period isolated buildings are prone to significant deformation and failure under compression shear conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the damage of LRB and its impact...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,356 Views
28 Pages

Cyclic Behavior of Joints Assembled Using Prefabricated Beams and Columns with High-Ductility Recycled Powder Concrete

  • Xiuling Li,
  • Haodong Sun,
  • Kezhen Chen,
  • Tianfeng Yuan,
  • Long Wen,
  • Xiaowei Zheng and
  • Tongxing Bu

The integration of recycled powder (RP) as a partial cement replacement in concrete, combined with fiber reinforcement, facilitates the development of high-ductility recycled powder concrete (HDRPC) with enhanced mechanical properties. This approach...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,910 Views
20 Pages

Non-Contact Dimensional Quality Inspection System of Prefabricated Components Using 3D Matrix Camera

  • Wanqing Lyu,
  • Xiwang Chen,
  • Wenlong Han,
  • Kun Ni,
  • Rui Jing,
  • Lin Tong,
  • Junzheng Pan and
  • Qian Wang

Dimensional quality inspection of prefabricated components is crucial for ensuring building quality and safety. Currently, manual measurement methods are predominantly used in dimensional quality inspection of prefabricated components, which are both...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,096 Views
22 Pages

The compound energy system is an important component of zero-carbon buildings. Due to the complex form of the system and the difficult-to-capture characteristics of thermo-electric coupling interactions, the operation control of the zero-carbon build...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,581 Views
28 Pages

It is difficult to meet environmental requirements via the coarse treatment methods of landfilling and open-air storage of construction waste. At the same time, the consumption of building materials in highway engineering is enormous. Using construct...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,170 Views
16 Pages

The construction industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, with the selection of sustainable construction materials (SCMs) playing a crucial role in achieving environmental and regulatory objectives. However, New Zealand’s construct...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,774 Views
24 Pages

This study investigates the role of digital technologies, specifically Building Information Modelling (BIM) and City Information Modelling (CIM), in sustainable urban renewal. The study reviews the literature on urban renewal and the application of B...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,177 Views
20 Pages

This article examines the concepts of place attachment and mobility in the context of the tiny house movement in Türkiye from a generational perspective. This study compares the level of place attachment and the preference for tiny houses betwee...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,378 Views
14 Pages

While fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets effectively enhance the flexural strength of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs, excessive flexural strengthening can reduce ductility and lead to brittle failure. This study provides an overview of the failure...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,181 Views
17 Pages

This study explores the synergistic development of natural gypsum-based composites (NGBCs) with enhanced multifunctional characteristics, employing hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) as density-reducing agents and sisal fibers (SFs) as mechanical reinf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,975 Views
35 Pages

Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in University Classrooms in Southwestern Spain: A Longitudinal Analysis from Pandemic to Post-Pandemic

  • Pilar Romero,
  • Víctor Valero-Amaro,
  • José Ignacio Arranz,
  • Francisco José Sepúlveda and
  • María Teresa Miranda

After the COVID-19 lockdown, the health authorities established strict protocols for ventilating indoor spaces and reducing contagion. Although the control of the disease allowed these measures to be relaxed, indoor air quality (IAQ) and natural vent...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
11,365 Views
25 Pages

Revolutionizing Construction Safety: Unveiling the Digital Potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Bilal Manzoor,
  • Rabia Charef,
  • Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari,
  • Khalid Saqer Alotaibi and
  • Ehsan Harirchian

The construction industry is facing issues worldwide, particularly worker fatalities and injury rates. Construction safety requires careful attention and preparation across the project’s entire lifecycle, from design to demolition activities. I...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,287 Views
13 Pages

Cultural heritage objects, including traditional Chinese polychrome paintings on architectures (Caihua) and wooden architectural components, frequently exhibit surface defects that are highly sensitive to environmental factors, resulting in progressi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,225 Views
29 Pages

In order to improve the technical economy of steel-reinforced concrete structures and to promote the development of prefabricated concrete structures, a new type of partial precast steel-reinforced concrete column (precast stratified concrete composi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,554 Views
17 Pages

The use of recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) in concrete production offers significant environmental and economic benefits. However, the high water absorption and low mechanical strength of RCA, caused by residual mortar and internal cracks, severely...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,887 Views
26 Pages

Energy efficiency represents a strategic priority in both Italian and European legislation to mitigate the energy consumption of buildings, which are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, about 75% of the EU building stock...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,235 Views
29 Pages

Effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) implementation is essential for construction enterprises to achieve sustainable development. However, existing reviews on CSR indicators and performance measures predominantly employ a single review met...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,465 Views
13 Pages

Individuals with high psychological resilience cope with stress more effectively. It is crucial to select a suitable psychological resilience tool for workers in high-risk industries to identify and help those with lower resilience early on, protecti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,897 Views
15 Pages

Structural Health Monitoring relies on accurate modal identification and effective damage detection to assess structural performance and safety. However, traditional sensor placement methods struggle to balance modal identification uncertainty, which...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,647 Views
17 Pages

The traditional timber architecture of Qiandongnan represents a rich cultural heritage. However, urbanization has led to the replacement of these structures with concrete and brick buildings, resulting in the loss of both functionality and cultural i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,199 Views
21 Pages

Enhancing Bolt Object Detection via AIGC-Driven Data Augmentation for Automated Construction Inspection

  • Jie Wu,
  • Beilin Han,
  • Yihang Zhang,
  • Chuyue Huang,
  • Shengqiang Qiu,
  • Wang Feng,
  • Zhiwei Liu and
  • Chao Zou

In the engineering domain, the detection of damage in high-strength bolts is critical for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of equipment. Traditional manual inspection methods are not only inefficient but also susceptible to human error. This...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,419 Views
20 Pages

A New Prediction Model of Dam Deformation and Successful Application

  • Shuangping Li,
  • Bin Zhang,
  • Meng Yang,
  • Senlin Li and
  • Zuqiang Liu

In most dam deformation monitoring practices, some single-point models do not consider the spatial correlation, and the traditional regression models do not consider the nonlinear relationship between the environmental quantity and the deformation qu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,375 Views
28 Pages

Compressive Behavior of Long Simple and Multi-Cell CFT Columns When Using Tie Bars Connector Elements

  • Nima Pahlavannejad Tabarestani,
  • Morteza Naghipour and
  • Stephen J. Hicks

Concrete-filled steel tube (CFT) columns are increasingly used in high-rise structures due to their improved resilience to lateral loads. However, the behavior of multi-cell CFT columns, connected with different tie bar spacings, has been under-consi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,268 Views
42 Pages

This comprehensive review critically examines current methodologies and optimization strategies for designing indoor thermal environments in educational buildings amid the challenges of global climate change and energy demands. The paper evaluates ex...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,669 Views
18 Pages

This research aims to identify an eco-friendly and low-mass substitute for fine aggregate (FA) in self-compacting concrete (SCC). The study specifically examines the potential of waste foundry sand (WFS) as an FA replacement. The primary objective is...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,001 Views
26 Pages

Seismic Performance of a Full-Scale Moment-Frame Housing System Constructed with Recycled Tetra Pak (Thermo-Stiffened Polymeric Aluminum Composite)

  • Federico Nuñez-Moreno,
  • Daniel M. Ruiz,
  • Sebastián Aristizabal-Vargas,
  • Camilo Gutierrez-Quintero and
  • Yezid A. Alvarado

To address the growing need for sustainable and resilient building materials, the seismic performance of a full-scale moment-frame housing system constructed entirely from recycled Tetra Pak panels (thermo-stiffened polymeric aluminum or TSPA) was ev...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,136 Views
30 Pages

As Hong Kong faces increasing pressure on resources and environmental sustainability, there is a growing need to shift towards circular building practices. The ever-increasing demand for sustainable urban development necessitates innovative approache...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,869 Views
16 Pages

Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) has the characteristics of high strength, toughness, and excellent crack resistance. In order to fully utilize the high-strength properties of UHPFRC and reduce the structural weight and const...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,876 Views
23 Pages

The adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the operational and maintenance phase remains limited, with many buildings still managed through paper-based processes. While BIM has the potential to optimize various facility management (FM) ar...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,622 Views
16 Pages

The study aimed to investigate the thermal storage potential of oak tree bark as a natural and easily accessible material and to examine the possibility of incorporating this raw material into external prefabricated walls. The U-values of oak tree ba...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,580 Views
16 Pages

Multi-Building Energy Forecasting Through Weather-Integrated Temporal Graph Neural Networks

  • Samuel Moveh,
  • Emmanuel Alejandro Merchán-Cruz,
  • Maher Abuhussain,
  • Saleh Alhumaid,
  • Khaled Almazam and
  • Yakubu Aminu Dodo

While existing building energy prediction methods have advanced significantly, they face fundamental challenges in simultaneously modeling complex spatial–temporal relationships between buildings and integrating dynamic weather patterns, partic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,458 Views
22 Pages

Interfacial Bond Behavior of Clay Brick Masonry Strengthened with CFRP

  • Zhen Lei,
  • Hui Ma,
  • Yumin Luo,
  • Enmao Wang,
  • Haiyan Huang and
  • Li Zhang

This study investigates the interfacial bond behavior of clay brick masonry strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) through single-side shear tests. Two specimen types (single bricks and masonry prisms) were tested under varying para...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,107 Views
22 Pages

Life-Cycle Maintenance Cost Model for Concrete Bridges Using Markovian Deterioration Curves

  • Kleopatra Petroutsatou,
  • Theodora Vagdatli,
  • Nikolaos Louloudakis and
  • Panagiotis Panetsos

Long-term deterioration of concrete bridges is a natural process that requires prudent maintenance actions throughout the bridge’s life-cycle. Nowadays, there is an ongoing effort to simulate such processes into practical models. One primary el...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,781 Views
19 Pages

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing sustainable concrete alternatives that reduce reliance on natural aggregates and promote waste recycling. One promising approach involves the utilization of electric arc furnace slag (E...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,889 Views
23 Pages

The accumulation and delayed processing of notices generated during the engineering construction process have a significant impact on project settlement and, thus, project cost. Currently, there is a lack of research on intelligent notice processing....

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,069 Views
13 Pages

Wood is the most commonly used material for framing single-family houses in the USA, yet alternative materials like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) offer potential advantages in energy efficiency and thermal performance. This study evaluates ICFs as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,834 Views
30 Pages

Evaluation of Potentials for Urban Planning Using the Fuzzy FUCOM-IMF SWARA-Fuzzy OPARA Model

  • Aleksandra Milinković,
  • Dijana Brkljač,
  • Stefan Škorić,
  • Željko Stević,
  • Algimantas Danilevičius and
  • Dillip Kumar Das

Considering the characteristics of urban planning that are becoming increasingly demanding, and the trend that urban zones should meet users’ needs based on the principle of everything in one place, this paper evaluates the potentials of urban...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,647 Views
23 Pages

Dynamic Analysis of Resilient Rocking Wall Structures: A Numerical Study on Performance Demands

  • Soheil Assadi,
  • Ashkan Hashemi,
  • Nicholas Chan and
  • Pierre Quenneville

Dynamic time history analysis has long been regarded as an acceptable and reliable method for the seismic design of structures. The methodology for conducting such analyses, particularly for modern structures with advanced seismic resisting systems,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,498 Views
20 Pages

In the realm of road–rail dual-use bridges, conducting accurate vehicle–bridge coupling analysis is crucial, as the combined effects of road traffic and rail transit induce complex dynamic challenges. This study investigates a road–...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,352 Views
29 Pages

This study explores the distribution patterns of ancestral hall architecture and surrounding spatial elements in the Jimei area of Xiamen, China. As the core buildings of traditional villages in Southern Fujian, ancestral halls are deeply influenced...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,531 Views
27 Pages

Improving well-being at work is crucial for increasing employment among construction workers and ensuring the healthy and sustainable development of China’s construction industry. Construction workers generally experience insufficient sleep, he...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,761 Views
34 Pages

Moisture Ingress in Building Envelope Materials: (I) Scientometric Analysis and Experimental Fundamentals

  • Mohammad Hossein Yari,
  • Elnaz Esmizadeh,
  • Esrat Jahan,
  • Itzel Lopez-Carreon,
  • Marzieh Riahinezhad,
  • Jacynthe Touchette,
  • Zhe Xiao,
  • Michael Lacasse and
  • Elena Dragomirescu

Moisture ingress is a critical concern in buildings, as it may profoundly affect structural integrity, the energy efficiency of a building, and as well the quality of the indoor environment that, in turn, could influence the health and safety of buil...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,591 Views
27 Pages

28 February 2025

As China’s rural revitalization progresses, the green and sustainable development of traditional dwellings has gained significant attention. Traditional Qiang dwellings in western Sichuan, located in high-altitude cold regions, often feature th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
986 Views
25 Pages

28 February 2025

Modeling complex conditions involving extensive engineering structures with large numbers of beams and columns often requires a mixture of analytical modeling based on beam theory and numerical simulations involving finite element models composed of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,495 Views
24 Pages

28 February 2025

Due to massive urbanization and industrialization, modern constructions tend to be designed as technique-dependent, at the cost of high consumption and emissions for indoor environment control such as heating ventilation and air conditioning. Space h...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,028 Views
26 Pages

28 February 2025

Due to the complexity of the architectural structure within comprehensive teaching buildings and the diversity of the student population, these buildings face more intricate fire safety challenges than ordinary teaching buildings. Current research pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,206 Views
30 Pages

Resilient House Evaluation Matrix: Attributes and Quality Indicators for Social Housing

  • Simone Barbosa Villa,
  • Karen Carrer Ruman de Bortoli and
  • Lamonise Vasconcelos Oliveira

28 February 2025

Background: This study explores resilience in Brazilian social housing (SH), focusing on single-family, one-story housing units within the “Minha Casa, Minha Vida” (MCMV) program. Despite reducing the housing deficit by delivering 7.7 mil...

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,655 Views
9 Pages

28 February 2025

With the increasing frequency of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and typhoons, in recent years, the importance of resilient infrastructure has become increasingly prominent [...]

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,193 Views
15 Pages

28 February 2025

This study assesses the wind resistance and vortex-induced vibration (VIV) risks of the Dongzhou River Bridge in China reconstruction during critical construction stages. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations analyzed wind effects when the t...

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