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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Richard Hanson Mui, University of Waterloo; Soo Jung Woo, University of Waterloo; Spencer Arbuckle, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo
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Architectural Engineering
activities: design, build, and test; which employ the following pedagogicaltechniques: inductive, experiential, and reflective learning respectively (Figure 1). Theseactivities each achieve one or more of the learning objectives: The design activity servesLearning Objectives 2 and 4 by splitting students’ time between two sets of design sketching andfeedback sessions. The build activity facilitates Learning Objective 3. The test activity servesLearning Objectives 4 and 5 through its presentation, load testing, and instructor feedbackcomponents. All activities engage Learning Objective 1 because this is a group work project, andrequires efficient teamwork in order to complete in the modest two-day timeframe. [Figure 1] Three
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
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
strategy, and description of the logistics.IntroductionThe current curriculum of the Architecture and Construction Management Department consistsof technical and design courses, providing a balance of practical knowledge and creative designoutcomes. Non-design courses employ various educational strategies—such as visitingconstruction sites, conducting lab experiments, observing demonstrations, generating technicaldrawings, building 3-dimensional models, and watching construction videos—to furtherstrengthen the student learning experience. The students have given positive feedback forvisiting a construction site and observing the construction process first-hand. This real-worldexperience helps students understand the material and assembly of the
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bekir Kelceoglu, Syracuse University
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Architectural Engineering
collages. Several of the initial drawings are shownbelow.Figure 1: Concept generation sketches from participantsInterpreting qualitative data was somewhat effortless. Almost all participants emphasized theplanets, stars, and other celestial bodies. When the word “light” was added to the keyword“cosmic,” it was clear that the light explosion (or shining outwards) became the dominant sketchelement. Consequently, the clear image of the light explosion was selected by the author as thedominant design feature and translated into the Stellar’s final image.Figure 2: Concept generation sketches from the author (Time-space warp)Upon concluding the final concept, prototyping stage started. Since it was a linear (step-by-step)process, this paper -as well as
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nibert Saltibus, Sam Houston State University
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Architectural Engineering
Specify______________________________ 2. Is this course required for your major? (a) Yes (b) No 3. If pursuing a minor, is this course required for your minor? (a) Yes (b) NoThe difference between an engineer and engineering technologist was generally explained uponadministering the questionnaire.The second questionnaire (Questionnaire #2) comprised of the following questions:Instruction: Please select one response. 1. After completing this course (Architectural Design), if you acknowledged that you wanted to become an [Architect] in Questionnaire #1, do you still want to become an Architect? (a) Yes (b) No 2. After completing this course (Architectural Design), if you did not acknowledge that you
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yaxin Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Diversity
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Architectural Engineering
designer, he has worked on a range of projects that included houses, hospitals, recreation centers, institutional buildings, and conservation of historic buildings/monuments. Professor Sudarshan serves on the Working Group-6: Tensile and Mem- brane Structures of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Aerospace Division’s Space Engineering and Construction Technical Committee, and the ASCE/ACI-421 Technical Committee on the Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs. He is the Program Chair of the Architectural Engineering Division of the American Society of Engi- neering Education (ASEE). He is also a member of the Structural Stability Research
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University; Humberto Reinoso, Mercer University
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Architectural Engineering
Conceptual Understanding), 3)conversing process (Mathematical Understanding), 4) diverging process (Implementation ofComprehensive Understanding) was utilized. Results show how this approach was able to increasestudents’ motivation and ability to learn structures with satisfactory results for both instructor andstudents.IntroductionThe structural analysis courses of an architectural program represent a fundamental step in students'careers. These classes provide a set of knowledge that is paramount in generating a constructible andfeasible architectural design. Historically, structural analysis education has always been associated withtraditional methods and hand calculations heavily relying on algebra, trigonometry, and geometry [1].This approach
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Jeffrey Collins; Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University; Tran Duong Nguyen, Kennesaw State University
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Architectural Engineering
Excelspreadsheet input.Although research shows the positive impact of the introduction of BIM platforms on students'learning experiences, more data is needed on methodologies for introducing practical BIMtechniques in the classroom and course work. This research aims to begin addressing this gap,focusing on introducing temporary structures slab concrete formwork using BIM parametricsoftware. There are five critical aspects of this process: 1) Defining design of concrete slabformwork; 2) Development of Revit model families; 3) Dynamo script generation; 4) Modeling ofslab formwork structure using Revit and Dynamo; 5) Student perception of generating BIMmodels. A learning objective is associated with each step, making the use of the software apowerful tool
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Negar Heidari Matin, Eastern Michigan University; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University
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Diversity
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Architectural Engineering
, analytic geometry is utilized to develop mathematical formulations for the selectedgeometric pattern. In the third phase, students use Microsoft Excel to depict geometric variationsof the selected pattern while the geometric parameters are changing.A 12-fold polygon consists of 12 diamonds. A diamond as shown in figure 8 represents oneindividual representative cell that is repeated throughout the polygon mechanism. Thisrepresentative cell is repeatedly translated and rotated with a specific manner to generate thepolygon mechanism. As shown in figure 8, the cell is represented by four sides of length L,which intersect at four specific corners named 1, 2, 3, and 4. The angle between the sides and thevertical diagonals is 𝜃, and 𝑑 represents half
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Darrell D. Nickolson, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Katie Pruitt
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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering
. Examples of thestudy models, and pictures from the two in class sessions will be shared during the presentation. Ex.1g: Study Model 1 Ex.1h: Study Model 1 Ex.1i: Study Model 1 Ex.1k: Study Model 1Ex.1j: Study Model 1Moving into the second part of this project the second group of students are adding a tiny housestructure to the Art Sheds. Five Art Sheds from the previous class were selected as studysubjects, and students were randomly assigned one of the five to add their tiny house design too.As
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University; Tom Elliott Spector; Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University; Jeanne M. Homer, Oklahoma State University; William Crawford
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Architectural Engineering
generalized thanTally, Athena was much easier to alter entire structural assemblies with just a few clicks.Figure 8: Modifying roof decking assembly in Athena interface to accommodate for unique conditionData from Athena was much harder to distinguish between each structural variation, especially given thefact that all the charts scaled to the highest local value instead of maintaining a global scale. However, themore limited set of data from Athena was easier to digest than the mountains of charts from Tally. Oncethe metrics were analyzed, a direct comparison between the three variations could be ascertained.Figure 9: GWP for Variants 1, 2, and 3, respectively, as output by AthenaCONCLUSIONWhen environmental impact is a concern, carbon footprint
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Moses Ling, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa D. Iulo; David Eric Goldberg, Pennsylvania State University; Sez Atamturktur Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
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Architectural Engineering
sustainable systems. Objective 1 centers on the structure of the teams, where at least one student from each major anddiscipline is focused on the mission of the project. Success here is largely dependent on individual efforts.Teams with individual shortcomings can affect other disciplines as well as the overall success of the project.Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 MDID studios utilized a hybrid self-selection process for team formationthat look at student preferences that are balanced by various design and technical skills. This approach wasadopted from recommendations by the Lean Construction Institute (Seed, 2017). Strong teams with self-selected, motivated student clusters generated more successful and integrated outcomes. Objective 2
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Adriana Rios Santiago, Texas Southmost College; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Uriel Saul Huerta P.E., Tecnologico de Leon
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Diversity
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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering
include monitoring the behavior, emergency detection, cognitiveand physical information, emotional information, etc., to offer a variety of useful services,solutions or benefits to patients, disabled, and the elderly. This is relevant because it has beensuggested as a viable solution to maintain independence, functionality, well-being, and higherquality of life of elders who will increase in number worldwide approximately 20% by 2050.However, incorporating physical and digital technologies (technologies 4.0) into buildingretrofitting is a feature of scalability and configurability for a future generation of smartapplications.This paper summarizes the current applications of multidisciplinary collaboration in theComputer Systems Engineering
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University
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Architectural Engineering
;experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, available time to consult, technical focus area,local to the university, and the project clients. About half of the respondents prefer their industrycontacts to be local so that students can connect in person. The rest include members of industryfrom around the country, utilizing technology to allow more professionals to be involved.Approximately 1/3rd of the respondents indicated that faculty selects participants who they wantas mentors from lists of professionals. Two programs utilize large pools where students selectmentors but the faculty / department controls who is in that pool, and other programs allow studentsto self-select mentors based on prior backgrounds and experiences with them such as
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Martha Elena Nunez, Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering
have been taught using a traditional lecture model, withsome sessions involving problem solving, set of problems as homework and the evaluation wasdone with two partial exams and a final exam. The professor had to have at least a master’sdegree in Structural Mechanics but a doctorate in the field was preferred. The percentage ofstudents failing the course was over thirty percent and the motivation was not optimal accordingto feed back provided by the professors at end of term. Our university has been working on anew educational model [1-5] that includes a more active role by the student during the sessions.The participants of this study are the students enrolled in two different courses, Mechanics ofStructures I and Mechanics of Structures II
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuan Liao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Architectural Engineering
and structural designer, he has worked on a range of projects that included houses, hospitals, recreation centers, institutional buildings, and conservation of historic buildings/monuments. Professor Sudarshan serves on the Working Group-6: Tensile and Membrane Structures of the Inter- national Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Aerospace Division’s Space Engineering and Construction Technical Committee, and the ASCE/ACI- 421 Technical Committee on the Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs. He is the Program Chair of the Architectural Engineering Division of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). He is also a member of the Structural
Conference Session
Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernández, Tecnológico de Monterrey; J. Asuncion Zarate-Garcia, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Martha Elena Nunez, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Architectural Engineering
and Flexible Model for Structural Engineering Courses: Lessons Learned During the Covid19 Global PandemicAbstractThis work presents the latest results on how to successfully apply a hybrid and flexible model forteaching Engineering Courses, particularly Structural Mechanics courses to students fromArchitecture and Civil Engineering programs during emergency conditions such as those due tothe Covid19 Pandemic. This model has been used for the last few years with tremendous successin the performance of the students and their overall satisfaction as it has been shown in [1]. Forthe pandemic conditions, the synchronous sessions were changed from the classroom on campusto the online classroom with videoconferencing. Some new types of
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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
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Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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 Division Technical Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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Architectural Engineering
-contained module approach was selectedbased on literature supporting scenario based learning. The intent of the self-contained modules is tohave all necessary materials to teach and assess a particular code topic developed and packaged withnotes that faculty can follow without need to generate materials themselves. Here, at the departmentlevel the modules were created then are able to be distributed where applicable to those faculty andcourses relevant to the IBC. “Module” is used to describe each grouping of code-related content, based on its ability to beindependently used and adopted within a curriculum. Alternatively, back-to-back topics could betaught together that would result in a 3 credit upper level undergraduate technical elective
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Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Janet Fick, Ball State University; James W. Jones, Ball State University
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Architectural Engineering
and Maintenance Fees”, USGBC website, 2017. [Online]Available: https://new.usgbc.org/cert-guide/fees#om[4] N. Knox, “All about Arc, A performance platform like no other”; GBCI website, December2016. [Online] Available: http://www.gbci.org/all-about-arc-performance-platform-no-other[5] Jeanne Allen Carswell, LEED® AP BD+C, ND, Specialist, Technical Solutions at USGBC;email sent on 1/22/18
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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
on energy efficiency in office buildings -hot dry climates. In 11th Conference on Advanced Building Skins (Vol. 1, pp. 458–468). Bern, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100635-1.00006-XEdwards, L., & Torcellini, P. (2002). A litreature review of the effects of natural light on building occupants (Technical). U.S. department of energy laboratory.Elghazi, Y., Wagdy, A., & Abdalrahman, S. (2015). Simulation Driven Design For Kinetic System; Optimize kaliedocycle Facade Configuration for Daylighting Adequacy in Hot Arid Climate.Grobman, Yasha Jacob, Capeluto, I. G., & Austern, G. (2017). External shading in buildings: comparative analysis of daylighting performance in static and
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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
collaborative learning.IntroductionThe use and effectiveness of immersive environments for learning has been increasinglyresearched and examined. Current research shows that immersive environments such as VirtualReality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are among the most promising mediums to supportlearning. These technologies provide computer-generated simulations of the real or an imaginedworld that can serve as a rich and engaging context for learning [1]. Two features of thesetechnologies, “immersion” and “interactivity”, bring new dimensions to how people learnindividually and collaboratively. Bryson describes immersion as the sense that the “user’s pointview or some parts of the user’s body is contained within the computer generated-model” [2
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Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Omar Youssef, University of Arizona
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Architectural Engineering
; (2) THERMAL COMFORT – VisuallyExperiencing Heat; (3) AUDIBLE COMFORT- Visually Experiencing Sound; (4) DAYLIGHT -Visually Experiencing Light; (5) SHADING - Visually Experiencing Shade.To implement these modules, various technical tools and laboratory equipment were utilized tosuccessfully develop haptic learning modules (Table 1). Table 1 demonstrates the equipmentassociated with each module, its usage and proposed future equipment that might enhance thehaptic learning pedagogy. Table 1:Equipment & Tools for each module, its usage and proposed future amendments• Module One: (NATURAL VENTILATION)- Visually Experiencing AIRThe first module describes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology to analyze airflowswithin the building
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Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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
time, they learned with the students, since they have never been exposed to suchprojects. Their presence was very useful in terms of addressing the appropriate pedagogy,communicating with middle/high school students, and controlling them in certain circumstances.Their presence was also invaluable when instructions from a university faculty were notcommunicated to the students based on the students’ level of understanding.During the summer camp, our objective was to encourage the students to understand the topic, becreative, and be able to generate great ideas to solve real problems. The two week camp was partof a larger program that included research, education and outreach. Specifically, this programhad multiple goals: 1) Train the students
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Architectural Division Technical Session 2
Collection
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
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Architectural Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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
undergraduate andgraduate students taking the course.Identified Overall learning objectives include: 1) To learn about urban ecological design theories and their applications. 2) To understand and experience the sustainable design and technology innovation practice as an interdisciplinary process. 3) To learn how to integrate eco-district strategies in urban design projects and develop technical solution for its staged design, development, implementation, and deployment.2.2 Expected Student-Centered Learning OutcomesExpected learning outcomes were based on a leaner-centered approach. At the end of the course,the students produced deliverables (assignments) corresponding to the student-centered learningoutcomes listed below. These
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Architectural Division Technical Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University
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Architectural Engineering
1/26/18].[16] Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering website, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO. [Online]. Available: http://care.mst.edu/architecturalengineering/undergraduate/ [Accessed 1/26/18].[17] Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction website, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. [Online]. Available: http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/architectural-engineering/ [Accessed 1/26/18].[18] Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering website, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC. [Online]. Available: http://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/caee/index.html [Accessed 1/27/18
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Monica Daniela Hernandez-Sanchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey
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Architectural Engineering
necessity for activities that allow both, lecturer and student, generate aclass dynamic that promotes active interaction.In order to achieve the academical objectives in all types of scenarios, not only in thecontingency one, teachers must take into consideration that the new generation of students needsfrequent stimulus in order to acquire their attention and optimize their acquisition of knowledgeand competencies development. Adding interactive elements to class session can increase thestudents’ attention span [1]. In online courses, this can present itself as a challenge or anopportunity. Institutional learning has entirely changed its dynamic process as consequence ofthis necessity, introducing methods as: gamification, flipped-classrooms
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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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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
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
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
Means Online, MS Project, Synchro, Bluebeam, and Recap.The hands-on portion of the course is currently divided into four modules: (1) model-based costestimating, (2) scheduling and 4D simulation, (3) design coordination, and (4) as-built modeling.Each module takes four classes to complete, which include: an introductory lecture on that topic,two hands-on lab classes, and a reflection class where two (out of eight) student teams presenttheir work for that specific module. The longest hands-on module of the course is designcoordination as it includes an industry-led, mock-design coordination session as well asdiscussions on BIM Project Execution Planning. In addition to the hands-on portion of thecourse, the students are also exposed to industry