01 March 2020

Robotics in Construction: Framework and Future Directions

Claudia Cabrera Aparicio & Alberto Balzan, IUAV University of Venice; Dario Trabucco, CTBUH

In recent years the construction sector has grown significantly in terms of investment and research on robotics and automation, yet it is still a low-tech...

14 March 2019

Energy Saving Potential and Indoor Air Quality Benefits of Multiple Zone Dedicated Outdoor Air System

Soo-Jin Lee & Jae-Weon Jeong, Hanyang University

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy benefits of a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) and compare...

01 December 2018

Implementation of Occupant Density and Walking Pattern Measurement for Emergency Evacuation and Safety

Myung Sik Lee, The University of Dongguk

Recently, many countries around the world began to show interest in safety against terrorism, fire, and natural disasters. This study aimed to propose a quantitative...

01 March 2018

Designing the High-Rise Building from the Inside/Out

Timothy Johnson & Jonathan Ward, NBBJ

For over 100 years, the tall building has largely advanced in technological innovation; however very little has been done in the terms of understanding the...

01 March 2018

Embossed Structural Skin for Tall Buildings

Jin Young Song, Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo,The State University of New York; Donghun Lee, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers; James Erickson, Arizona State University et al.

This paper explores the function of a structural skin with an embossed surface applicable to use for tall building structures. The major diagrid system with...

01 September 2017

Structural Performance of 800 MPa High-Strength Steel Members

Cheol-Ho Lee, Seoul National University

The use of high-strength steels in construction of highrise and mega building structures can bring about many technological advantages from fabrication to erection. However, key...