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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Andrew Richard Kline, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Fernanda L. Leite, University of Texas, Austin; Eduardo Luis Isatto, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

three universities. This information may assist Construction Management and Engineering programs that are interested in integrating BIM into an existing curriculum. Key Words: BIM, Engineering, Construction, CurriculumIntroductionBuilding information modeling (BIM) has increased at an exponential rate over the past decadein the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM adoption has steadilyincreased since 2007; according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s Smart Market Report [1], 17%of AEC industry utilized BIM software systems in 2007, 49% in 2009, and 71% in 2012. A morerecent McGraw-Hill Construction survey conducted in 2019 states that mechanical and plumbingsubcontractors are responsible for producing

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Laura Jun Chee Yong, Pennsylvania State University; Linda M Hanagan P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

science and engineering (S&E).” [1] The lack of representation and diversityin the science and engineering fields may negatively impact innovation and productivity. [2] Inaddition, the demand for skilled STEM workers is projected to increase. Although many effortshave been taken to increase STEM interest and STEM career pursuit, shortages in the STEMfield continue to exist. STEM fields do not attract and retain enough workers from youngergenerations.[3],[4],[5] As a result, the current and estimated supply to the STEM workforce doesnot meet the growing demand. [6],[7] Additionally, there is a need to address the disparateimpact of race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status on students’ access to andengagement with STEM opportunities

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Edward Williams III, Western Kentucky University; Fatemeh Orooji, Western Kentucky University; Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

standard definition for virtual reality, depending on theirbackground scientists, researchers, and computer users have had a different definition for virtualreality. Pimentel and Teixeira [1], defined virtual reality as an immersive, interactive experiencegenerated by a computer. The more recent definition of VR is described by Dionisio and Gilbertas “computer-generated simulations of three-dimensional objects or environments with seeminglyreal, direct, or physical user interaction” [2]. From the definitions, it can be derived that VR hasan experimental nature with the main elements of the virtual world, immersion, interactivity andmulti-sensory feedback. The first virtual reality system was introduced in the 1960s, and the first Head

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Patrick Charles Suermann P.E., Texas A&M University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

across the United States and much of the world areaccredited by ABET, formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. ABETgeneral criteria for these programs include Student Outcomes. The seven Student Outcomes forcivil engineering programs, are: 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. an ability to recognize

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

desired program outcomes will also be outlined.2.0 Curriculum OverviewFigure 1 presents an overview of the new architectural engineering program. Highlights of thisprogram include the following: 1) the students alternate between academic and coop work terms,with the exception of having two back-to-back academic terms in their fourth year; 2) each termfeatures a studio course – as mentioned earlier, each of these courses will involve the planningand execution of a series of design projects that integrate and put into practice concepts coveredin the other courses the students will be taking; 3) the core courses in the first two years are builton the established civil, environmental, and geological engineering programs at the sameinstitution, and

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Negar Heidari Matin, Eastern Michigan University; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Shinming Shyu, Eastern Michigan University; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Architectural Engineering

simulation of the responsivefacade system, another one will be mainly focused on experiment design and facade daylightperformance measurements, and third student will work on the analysis and interpretation ofdata.The proposed activities The primary objective of this paper is to develop educational activities for optimizingadaptation angles in numerous environmental conditions for responsive facade systems. Thisoptimization framework provides users with maximum visual comforts in high-performancebuildings. As figure 1 presents, the proposed activities are as follows: 67 1. Activity for Identification of Active Design Variables Variables that can be manipulated in response to external

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth Huffman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kathryn Elizabeth Roche

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Indianapolis (IUPUI). 1) Reciprocal partnerships and processes shape the community activities and course design. 2) Community activities enhance academic content, course design, and assignments. 3) Civic competencies (knowledge, skills, disposition, and behavior) are well integrated into student learning. 4) Diversity of interactions and dialogue with others across difference occurs regularly in the course. 5) Critical reflection is well integrated into student learning 6) Assessment is used for course improvement.While each community project comes with its specific set of advantages and disadvantages,evaluating reciprocity before engaging with a community partner has the potential to alleviateconflict for the duration of the project

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Architectural Engineering

. Thisarrangement allows the faculty in the future to decide on if the modules remain in separate courses oras a new courses as the curriculum evolves.Determining Module Topics While the IBC has 35 chapters of very detailed content, not all are applicable to the careers thatArchitectural Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Architects may pursue. Additionally, many ofthese topics to not have a good correlation to the core of what the programs educate. Based on this, theresearchers studied the scope of the IBC and the programs for the most relevant topics to turn intomodules. The result was the selection 11 core modules that are the most fundamental to the programs.Table 1 shows the relationship between the module topics, IBC Chapter, the

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering

programs in the United States, and 247 ABET Civil Engineeringprograms [1]. This big discrepancy between numbers of programs translates into graduationrates as well. In 2016, the number of Civil Engineering Bachelor degrees awarded was 11,464while the Architectural Engineering degrees awarded was 618, according to ASEE, a ratio ofover 18:1 [2]. Over the past decade, growth in the number of bachelor degrees awarded hasoccurred in the field of Civil Engineering while it has decreased in the field of architecturalengineering. In 2005 there were 8247 bachelor degrees awarded in civil engineering and 722awarded in architectural engineering [3]. Thus in the past decade civil engineering degrees hasincreased by 39.0% while architectural engineering

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Bruce Alan Race FAIA, FAICP, University of Houston

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Architectural Engineering

interdisciplinary fashion. In addition, the paper provides examples of students’design proposals for the university campus demonstrating their capability to integrate activetechnical solutions and passive design strategies achieving net-zero GHG, energy, water, andwaste targets.1. IntroductionArchitecture and technology students are entering professions demanding leadership andinnovation. Professional meta-disciplinary teamwork emphasizes aggregation of disciplines’skills in a sequential and convergent collaborative process. Such meta-disciplinary approach tocollaborative teamwork, unfortunately, is not often nurtured in our institution of highereducation, including the architecture, engineering, and technology programs. The meta-disciplinary approach

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Ismail Megri; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E.

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Dr. A.C. Megri ASEE 2018 paper ID 22284 A Teaching Methodology towards a Sustainable, Affordable 3D-Printed House: Heat Transfer and Thermal-Stress Analysis Ahmed Cherif Megri, PhD, HDR North Carolina A&T State University Ismail Megri1; Sameer Hamoush2; Taher Abu-Lebdeh3 1 Northwest Middle, Greensboro NC 2,3 North Carolina A&T State UniversityDr. Ahmed C. Megri is an Associate Professor of engineering. He received his HDR

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Omar Youssef, University of Arizona

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Architectural Engineering

this pedagogy.Consequently advancing an unorthodox pedagogical approach that not only provides studentswith a unique educational experience but also equips them with know-how and knowledge toutilize emerging technologies.Project Goals and ObjectiveThe goals of this research are to (1) incorporate VR to revolutionize learning throughexperiential simulations; (2) advance students’ engagement through modeling various spatialrepresentation of data to align with building sciences; and (3) foster an informal learningenvironment that provides technological knowledge to advance our future workforcerequirements. The research objective is to demonstrate an opportunity to implement a novelhaptic learning environment, which increases learners’ engagement

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Kwak, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Architectural Engineering

. Industrialized farming, for all its virtues, hasnot come without collateral damage—depleting healthy soil and contributing to threats ofcontamination. The U.S. is losing farmland at a rate of 40 acres every hour; New York Statealone has lost a half million acres over the last 30 years [1]. With the average age of farmersrising and the number of young, new farmers declining at an alarming rate [2], the generationalpassing of practical, institutional knowledge and experience is at risk. Since the earliest days ofcivilization, farming has been the bedrock of society. It is imperative for our generation touphold and support sustainable farming practices and create innovative solutions to theagricultural crisis.The author was part of a grant-based project

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Massie Chance, University College London and TU Dublin; Mike Mimirinis, Anglia Ruskin University; Ines Direito, University College London; John E. Mitchell, University College London; Emanuela Tilley, University College London

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Architectural Engineering

, educators can do more to encourage reflection, exploration, and self-directed learning among students. This is a work in progress, and the first phase has been a pilot study. This paper reports results of the pilot as well as the context, rationale, and design of the overall study. The pilot was the first step in a study seeking to provide new understandings: (1) spanning multiple professions; (2) identifying the various concepts that architecture and engineering students hold about the generation of new designs; and (3) describing how these conceptualizations compare within and between fields. The second phase will use phenomenographic methodologies to identify qualitatively different ways engineering and

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University; Shahin Vassigh, Florida International University; Hadi Alhaffar; Giovanna Gallardo, Florida International University; Albert John Elias IV, Aberrate LLC

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Paper ID #21826Learning Building Sciences in Virtual EnvironmentsDr. Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University Dr. Debra Davis is an Instructor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida Interna- tional University. Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary topics including understanding and improving: (1) Computer Science education, including increasing participation of women; (2) educational applications and techniques for online STEM learning; and (3) complex human-machine interactions. She has a Ph.D. and M.A., in Cognitive Developmental Psychology from the University of Texas at

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Fick, Ball State University; James W. Jones, Ball State University

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Architectural Engineering

universities around theworld. According to the USGBC website [1], “LEED Lab is a multidisciplinary immersioncourse that utilizes the built environment to educate and prepare students to become greenbuilding leaders and sustainability-focused citizens. In the course, students assess theperformance of existing facilities on campus and choose one building where they will facilitatethe LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M) process with the goal ofcertifying the facility.” As of Fall 2016, there are two compliance paths for achieving this goal,the traditional path within the LEED v4 rating system, and the new path, Arc Platform, aperformance-based approach. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Our LEED Labclass at Ball State

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Omar Youssef, University of Arizona; Sara Ghaemi, University of Arizona; Tasbeeh Alaqtum, University of Arizona

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Modeling Olympiad”, in conjunction with IBPSA-USA,and was awarded first place in the following category “the model that best communicates thevalue of the energy simulation to the building owner”. Proposing guidelines to achieve a Net-Zero status for energy demanding office buildings, in Manhattan, New York. The energyanalysis first started with compliance to the ASHRAE 90.1 (2018) Standard, after which a seriesof specific energy efficiency measures proposed to optimize the performance. Alleviating thereliance on our infrastructure systems, this research conducted several steps: (1) illustrate thereduction in energy consumption and utility costs, reducing the Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by51% from 89.5 Kbtu/ft2/year to 45.12 Kbtu/ft2/year; (2

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael James Deigert P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Similar Tools in Industry PracticeIn recent years, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has been shiftingtowards an electronic document workflow that facilitates clear, real-time communicationbetween designers, plan checkers, and contractors. A number of software packages are leadingthis coordination of interdisciplinary collaboration for large-scale structural engineering projectsincluding Bluebeam Revu [1], Procore [2], BIM 360 [3], and PlanGrid [4]. Each of thesedocument management tools allow user groups to produce and share design drawings,submittals, reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and field reports [5] as detailed in Table 1.This technology increases efficiency in communication response time and accuracy

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

learning is beneficial to the educational process, and it has the potential to engagestudents in the learning process deeply. Studies have demonstrated its success in improvingcritical thinking skills, collaboration, and retention of material. In active learning, studentsshould not only be involved in activities, but they should be thinking about what they are doing[1]. Student-centered pedagogical strategies can promote student learning and retention of thematerial [2]. Incorporating a variety of pedagogical approaches in the classroom allows fordifferent student learning styles to be accommodated while improving student engagement.In engineering, common instructional techniques used include active learning, problem-basedlearning, cooperative

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Gabriella Santi; Arif Mohaimin Sadri, Florida International University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

in improving minority students’ overall performance and professional skills.Introduction and BackgroundConstruction management (CM) is one of the growing careers in the booming US constructionindustry since there is an increasing demand for professionals to manage construction activities[1].The growth in demand is projected to increase by 10 percent from 2018 to 2028, with theanticipated increase in construction activities over the coming decade [2]. However, due to thegrowing complexity of construction processes and the dynamic nature of the constructionindustry, there is a necessity for an innovative pedagogy that could help CM students familiarizethemselves with real-construction site issues and engage in problem-solving skills

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Christina McCoy P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

FabricationAbstractThis paper seeks to evaluate the challenges and successes in incorporating a beam fabricationmodule into a Concrete 1 engineering design class for Architecture and ArchitecturalEngineering students. While this class is usually taught in a lecture format, the inclusion of ahands-on activity aimed to accomplish the following goals: • Student learning about principles of flexure and shear through hands-on exercises • Engage students in course material by giving the first-hand experiences with concrete construction • Structure task to encourage competition between small groups • Prompt students to consider multiple solutions to a given problem • Involve other learning settings to give students a more well-rounded

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

showed that the students as a group became more collaborative in their conflict management styles between their junior and senior years.IntroductionMarket forces within the construction industry are demanding more collaborative environments.Construction Management at Risk, Design/Build, Lean Construction, and Integrated ProjectDelivery (IPD), now account for most of all construction contracts.1 In particular, IPD requires asignificant level of collaboration to succeed. However, these increasingly collaborative projectdelivery systems do not ensure collaboration. For example, Lean Construction proponentsfrequently employ the principles of IPD and have positively impacted the construction industry,but success does not occur on every

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

, Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli2 1 Mississippi State University, 2 Washington State UniversityAbstract This paper concisely reports on the design and organization of a summer camp in the construction area and explores the impacts of such activities on getting high school students’ awareness of the benefits of a construction career. Summer camps provide a pathway for examining youth development in specific areas. Camps represent environments where participants can develop their technical knowledge, social skills, and emotional intelligence through a series of theoretical and practical activities that are fun, engaging, interesting

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Piyush Pradhananga; Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Gabriella Santi; Lu Zhang, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Simulation Trainings. Toanalyze students’ presentation skills improvement through the VR-activity, the authorsconducted peer evaluations for pre and post-activity presentations. Additionally, after the VRactivity, the authors conducted an exit survey, obtaining the students’ perception of theactivity. The data obtained from the different surveys and evaluations allowed the authors to(1) develop an ordered probit regression model to understand the influence of several factorssuch as academic level, gender, first-generation and international status; (2) identify themajor deficiencies in CM students' communication and presentation skills; and (3) assess theeffects of VR-based presentation simulations on CM students’ presentation skills. The

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Eugene Kwak, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

describes a summer scholarship project,led by the author and students from the Architectural Engineering Technology program whodesigned and built a micro-farm structure that doubles as outdoor furniture. The primarypurpose of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of micro-farm structures as a newpedagogical strategy in architectural courses, and to simulate a multi-disciplinary course thatemploys experiential learning. This will set a precedent as a scalable model for other institutionsto replicate and to share the lessons learned from the process.IntroductionBased on the previous study [1], the goal of this research is to develop a pedagogical strategy inthe Department of Architecture and Construction Management at Farmingdale State College