Publications – Transforming Places, Practices, and Pedagogies Collaborative (TP3C)

Comparative Analysis of Educational Methods for Teaching Facade Systems

“Comparative Analysis of Educational Methods for Teaching Facade Systems: High-Performance Facades Elective vs. Integrated Comprehensive Building Technology Course” discusses two distinct pedagogical approaches to teaching facade systems within architectural curriculum, and provides a comparative analysis between teaching methods, objectives, students’ learning outcomes and covered material. The first approach considers a semester-long elective course focusing on […]

October 5, 2026

Machine Learning and Facades: Interactive Tool for Performance Analysis

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“Machine Learning and Facades: Interactive Tool for Performance Analysis” discusses development on an interactive tool for facade performance analysis during the early stages of architectural design. Studies have shown that buildings account for approximately 40% of the global energy demand and 37% of the global CO2 emissions. A significant amount of the energy consumed is […]

October 5, 2026

AI-Assisted Archival Analysis for Facade System Retrofits in Heritage Buildings

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“AI-Assisted Archival Analysis for Facade System Retrofits in Heritage Buildings: The Sava Center Case Study” discusses implementation of a custom-developed AI tool intended for archival analysis of existing architectural documents and records. Retrofitting culturally significant modernist and heritage buildings, particularly located across former socialist countries in Europe, presents a distinct methodological challenge. Archival original construction […]

October 5, 2026

Active Glazing Systems: Comparative Assessment of Thermoelectric Integration Zones in Glazed Curtain Wall Facades

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“Active Glazing Systems: Comparative Assessment of Thermoelectric Integration Zones in Glazed Curtain Wall Facades” discusses integration of thermoelectric materials in glazed facade systems. Glazed building envelopes account for 30–40% of modern facades, but most research on thermoelectric (TE) integration has focused on opaque walls. Recent advances in Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) systems into glazing serve […]

October 5, 2026

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Building Facade Design: Models, Applications, and Future Directions

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“Generative Artificial Intelligence in Building Facade Design: Models, Applications, and Future Directions” provides a comprehensive review of generative AI methods for facade design and research. Facade systems in buildings contribute significantly to buildings’ aesthetic qualities, performance, and occupants’ comfort. Recent advancements in generative AI have created new opportunities for building design exploration. Despite the growing […]

August 2, 2026

Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) of an Existing Research Laboratory Building: Seasonal Analysis of Thermal Comfort and IEQ Indices

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“Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) of an Existing Research Laboratory Building: Seasonal Analysis of Thermal Comfort and IEQ Indices” analyzes the seasonal indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance of a 13,000 m² (140,000 ft²), five-story academic research laboratory building at the University of Utah. Using on-site environmental monitoring data, the study evaluates IEQ conditions across an […]

June 18, 2026

Indoor Environmental Quality in a Mid-Century Research Laboratory Building

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“Indoor Environmental Quality in a Mid-Century Research Laboratory Building” discusses a research study that investigated indoor environmental quality in an existing research laboratory building. Research laboratory buildings are among the most energy-intensive building types due to their high energy demand, ventilation requirements, and the need to maintain controlled indoor environmental conditions. Previous indoor environmental quality […]

June 1, 2026

Simulation-Driven Xgboost Model for Multi-Output Building Facade Performance Prediction

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“Simulation-Driven Xgboost Model for Multi-Output Building Facade Performance Prediction” presents a research study that couples artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with building performance simulations for facade design analysis and optimization. Building performance simulations have become the most widely adopted approach for evaluating facade performance during the design process; however, they are computationally expensive, especially when exploring […]

May 6, 2026

Community Engagement and Revitalization of Civic Buildings: Case Study of the Liberty Park Greenhouse

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“Community Engagement and Revitalization of Civic Buildings: Case Study of the Liberty Park Greenhouse ” discusses revitalization study for the Liberty Park Greenhouse, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Liberty Park is the oldest and one of the most prominent historic urban parks in Utah, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. […]

April 8, 2026

Place-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans

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“Place-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans” presents a comparative analysis of energy-efficient retrofit strategies across three historically significant Brutalist-style buildings in the Western Balkans. Each case study represents a distinct typology, scale, and urban context within cold and mixed climate zones: a […]

April 8, 2026