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View article: Automated segmentation and analysis of point clouds of pier foundations using Pier Inspection and Evaluation Report (PIER)
Automated segmentation and analysis of point clouds of pier foundations using Pier Inspection and Evaluation Report (PIER) Open
View article: Deep Point Cloud Building Envelope Segmentation (DeeP-CuBES) using Deep Learning
Deep Point Cloud Building Envelope Segmentation (DeeP-CuBES) using Deep Learning Open
View article: P2P: Point Cloud to Panel Layout Optimization
P2P: Point Cloud to Panel Layout Optimization Open
View article: Integration of a real-time orientation measurement system for a real-time evaluator (RTE) to measure the position and orientation of crane-lifted components
Integration of a real-time orientation measurement system for a real-time evaluator (RTE) to measure the position and orientation of crane-lifted components Open
View article: Dynamic Analysis of a Six-Cable Parallel Robot for Automated Panelized Building Retrofits
Dynamic Analysis of a Six-Cable Parallel Robot for Automated Panelized Building Retrofits Open
View article: Thermally anisotropic composites for thermal management in building environments
Thermally anisotropic composites for thermal management in building environments Open
An improved system for thermal management is provided. The system includes thermally anisotropic composites coupled with a thermal loop to re-direct, reduce, and shape heat flows through a building envelope, having the potential to (1) sig…
View article: Experimental investigation on phase change material–based finned tube heat exchanger for thermal energy storage and building envelope thermal management
Experimental investigation on phase change material–based finned tube heat exchanger for thermal energy storage and building envelope thermal management Open
View article: Coupling thermal energy storage with a thermally anisotropic building envelope for building demand-side management across various US climate conditions
Coupling thermal energy storage with a thermally anisotropic building envelope for building demand-side management across various US climate conditions Open
View article: Natural fibers as promising core materials of vacuum insulation panels
Natural fibers as promising core materials of vacuum insulation panels Open
View article: Opacification of PIR Foams to enhance Thermal Resistivity
Opacification of PIR Foams to enhance Thermal Resistivity Open
View article: Low-cost fin-tube heat exchanger design for building thermal energy storage using phase change material
Low-cost fin-tube heat exchanger design for building thermal energy storage using phase change material Open
View article: Thermally anisotropic building envelope for thermal management: finite element model calibration using field evaluation data
Thermally anisotropic building envelope for thermal management: finite element model calibration using field evaluation data Open
The thermally anisotropic building envelope (TABE) is an active building envelope that redistributes thermal loads in response to weather conditions and building energy demand. Conductive layers throughout the TABE distribute low-grade hea…
View article: Self-Healing Films for Vacuum Insulation Panels (Final Report)
Self-Healing Films for Vacuum Insulation Panels (Final Report) Open
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) have an extremely high thermal resistance of around R35/inch, which makes them ideal for building envelope retrofits and prefabricated construction with space constraints. However, the barrier film that main…
View article: An experimental toolbox for the physical characterization of thermal insulating polymeric foams
An experimental toolbox for the physical characterization of thermal insulating polymeric foams Open
View article: Development and performance evaluation of active insulation systems using solid-state thermal switches
Development and performance evaluation of active insulation systems using solid-state thermal switches Open
Traditional building envelopes have passive insulation systems that cannot respond to dynamic changes in the environment. An Active Insulation System (AIS) consists of Active Insulation Materials (AIMs) that dynamically vary the thermal co…
View article: Ambient energy for buildings: Beyond energy efficiency
Ambient energy for buildings: Beyond energy efficiency Open
The following Key Messages comprise the salient findings of this study: 1. Ambient energy (from sun, air, ground, and sky) can heat and cool buildings; provide hot water, ventilation and daylighting; dry clothes; and cook food. These servi…
View article: Cable-Driven Parallel Robot (CDPR) for Panelized Envelope Retrofits: Feasible Workspace Analysis
Cable-Driven Parallel Robot (CDPR) for Panelized Envelope Retrofits: Feasible Workspace Analysis Open
Recent decades have seen remarkable progress in the field of robotic-assisted construction. Cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) emerge as promising tools for automating construction processes, due to their advantageous features such as sc…
View article: Optimization of prefabricated component installation using a real-time evaluator (RTE) connection locating system
Optimization of prefabricated component installation using a real-time evaluator (RTE) connection locating system Open
Prefabrication promises to industrialize the construction industry. By constructing elements within a manufacturing environment, producers can better control quality and maximize production efficiency. Since the major adoption of prefabric…
View article: Flat and Level Analysis Tool (FLAT) for real-time automated segmentation and analysis of concrete slab point clouds
Flat and Level Analysis Tool (FLAT) for real-time automated segmentation and analysis of concrete slab point clouds Open
In the United States, the flatness and levelness of concrete floors during construction is traditionally specified by a maximum allowable gap under a 3 meter straightedge. However, the straightedge method is inexact and rarely representati…
View article: Component pose reconstruction using a single robotic total station for panelized building envelopes
Component pose reconstruction using a single robotic total station for panelized building envelopes Open
The construction industry can benefit greatly from increased automation in construction processes in terms of precision, time, and labor costs. This is especially true for prefabricated construction for either new buildings or envelope ret…
View article: A novel transient infrared imaging method for non-intrusive, low-cost, fast, and accurate air leakage detection in building envelopes
A novel transient infrared imaging method for non-intrusive, low-cost, fast, and accurate air leakage detection in building envelopes Open
View article: Automatic Segmentation of Building Envelope Point Cloud Data Using Machine Learning
Automatic Segmentation of Building Envelope Point Cloud Data Using Machine Learning Open
About 50% of buildings in the US were constructed before energy codes were introduced. Modular overclad panel retrofits, in which a new envelope is constructed over the existing building, are a promising solution given that it minimizes oc…
View article: Airtightness of Commercial Building Envelopes: Where are we and where could we go?
Airtightness of Commercial Building Envelopes: Where are we and where could we go? Open
Air leakage in commercial buildings accounts for about one quad of energy annually; therefore, efforts have been put in place to decrease this energy penalty. Data from blower door tests indicate that the airtightness of new building envel…
View article: Automated tracking of prefabricated components for areal-time evaluator to optimize and automateinstallation
Automated tracking of prefabricated components for areal-time evaluator to optimize and automateinstallation Open
Trade associations for prefabricated construction estimate that about 50% of prefabricated wall projects have alignment problems that lead to defects and rework. Additionally, component installation times average between 30 and 60 minutes …
View article: Coupling Thermal Energy Storage with a Thermally Anisotropic Building Envelope for Building Demand-Side Management Under Various Us Climate Conditions
Coupling Thermal Energy Storage with a Thermally Anisotropic Building Envelope for Building Demand-Side Management Under Various Us Climate Conditions Open
View article: Coupling Thermal Energy Storage with a Thermally Anisotropic Building Envelope for Building Demand-Side Management Across Various Us Climate Conditions
Coupling Thermal Energy Storage with a Thermally Anisotropic Building Envelope for Building Demand-Side Management Across Various Us Climate Conditions Open
View article: Experimental Investigation and Performance Characterization of PCM Integrated Finned Tube Heat Exchanger for Building Heating and Cooling Applications
Experimental Investigation and Performance Characterization of PCM Integrated Finned Tube Heat Exchanger for Building Heating and Cooling Applications Open
View article: Natural Fibers as Promising Core Materials of Vacuum Insulation Panels
Natural Fibers as Promising Core Materials of Vacuum Insulation Panels Open
View article: Lightweight Composite Insulated Overclad Panels for Building Retrofits
Lightweight Composite Insulated Overclad Panels for Building Retrofits Open
View article: Composite Face Lifting Inserts for Precast Concrete Walls
Composite Face Lifting Inserts for Precast Concrete Walls Open