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A new study proposes a scalable, bottom-up approach to developing energy-saving initiatives at the individual level by analyzing real-time energy usage data. The research team developed an energy calculator that can be scaled up to the building- and community-level, enabling more accurate occupant-level measurements.
City digital twin technology is used to create synthetic training data for deep learning models, which are then trained on a combination of real and synthetic data. This approach yields promising results for architectural segmentation tasks, particularly for modern building styles.
A new study published in Frontiers found that virtual reality environments with green vegetation and colorful patterns increase heart rate and promote a pleasurable experience. Conversely, colorful patterns alone stimulate interest and fascination without the same restorative effect as nature.
Researchers developed a wood-based insulating material that offers superior thermal performance to existing plastic-based materials. The new aerogel-integrated wood material is created without adding additional substances and has the potential to replace fossil-based aerogels for energy efficiency and sustainable development.
Researchers developed a hot-carrier multijunction solar cell that maintains high conversion efficiency with nonoptimal materials, expanding the scope of candidate designs. The novel architecture showed superior resilience to design imperfections, widening the range of suitable materials and operating conditions.
A comprehensive review of 40 years of published studies on the benefits of Maharishi Vastu architecture reveals its potential as a tool for promoting mental and physical health. The findings support the growing recognition that building design plays a key role in both causing and preventing humanity's health challenges.
Researchers create biomimetic artificial vision device using nanotechnology to advance color recognition and scalability. The new device enables micro-scale cameras for microrobots, opening up possibilities in medical diagnosis, environmental study, manufacturing, and archaeology.
A team recreated a 3D model of an ancient Roman house and tracked the gaze of participants as they viewed it, uncovering details about the owner's personal power and status. The study uses VR and eye-tracking technology to gain insights into the past.
A study examines the applicability of Cauchy and Cauchy-Froude laws to multi-storey masonry structures with flexible diaphragms. The findings suggest that these laws may be inadequate for heavy structures unless gravity is scaled.
A new study by MIT scholars confirms that physical proximity plays a crucial role in workplace collaboration. The study found that email exchanges occur more often among researchers whose workspaces are connected through indoor halls rather than outdoor paths.
A recent study of Australian suburbs found that tree-inclusive gardens provide up to a 30-metre buffer during summer heatwaves, reducing energy costs. Researchers recommend incorporating deciduous trees into housing designs for better energy efficiency and urban aesthetics.
Researchers developed a highly efficient wave-based acoustics simulation that can accurately estimate the acoustics of large-scale interior spaces. The method uses a time-domain Finite Element Method to consider frequency-dependent characteristics of sound absorption materials, enabling precise modeling and high-speed estimations.
Research by Shan Jiang found that introducing nature views into hospital corridors can significantly ease confusion and anger in navigating large medical complexes. The study revealed that participants used shorter time and walked less distance to complete wayfinding tasks when exposed to green spaces.
Engineers from Penn State assessed structural damage and resilience in Mayfield, Kentucky, after the December 2021 Midwest Tornado series. They collected data through door-to-door assessments, drone evaluations, and photographs to understand community recovery and design more resilient structures.
Researchers at TUM explore the use of living trees in architecture, using photogrammetry and skeleton extraction to design structures that adapt to tree growth. They demonstrate a pavilion with a roof structure optimized to follow the shape of supporting branches.
A new study by University of Bath researchers suggests that installing solar panels on historic buildings like Bath Abbey could significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. The proposed system would generate around 45 Mega-Watt hours per year, saving approximately 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
A team of scientists developed an AI-based model to predict personal thermal comfort based on spatial parameters, achieving exceptional accuracy. The study highlights the importance of incorporating architectural features in models to reduce energy consumption.
A study found that car owners place a higher value on green spaces in shared courtyards, with a twofold increase in attention to trees making the area 30% more attractive. This internal conflict highlights the need for architects and developers to prioritize green spaces in construction planning.
A study published in PNAS found that individuals with severe schizophrenia have a higher number of rare mutations than those with typical forms of the illness. This discovery could lead to more precise treatments for this chronic disease, which affects over 3 million Americans.
The Seattle Space Needle renovation incorporated acoustic designs to limit sound transmission, enhancing visitor experience. Acoustic materials and effective reverberant sound control were selected for the observation levels and restaurant.
The RETRACE project aims to define specific territorial policies on Circular Economy through a Systemic Approach. The project will focus on the Covid-19 impacts on regional circular economy practices and new best practices.
Researchers at Incheon National University have developed a compact and robust optical sensor that can convert light to digital signals, suitable for flexible electronics. The new design architecture enables superior chip area efficiency and large-area scalability.
Indoor distances of two meters may not prevent transmission of airborne aerosols; researchers found that virus-laden particles can travel quickly through poorly ventilated rooms. Implementing additional control measures like masking and adequate ventilation is crucial to reduce exposure.
Research finds that neighborhoods with longer commute times and high residential density are more prone to infectious disease hotspots, while dense urban design can improve mobility conditions and resilience. The study suggests that a 20-minute city concept can promote livability, sustainability, and pandemic-resilient urban planning.
Researchers have developed an AI-powered tool, Roofpedia, to track sustainable roof adoption worldwide. The tool uses satellite images to gauge cities' green and solar roof penetration, with Singapore ranked third in solar roof coverage.
Researchers Altaf Engineer and Esther Sternberg aim to redesign office spaces to enhance employees' emotional and physical health. Their seven-domain framework considers factors like sleep, movement, environment, and nutrition to create a healing space.
The Daylight Award 2022 is now open for nominations, honoring groundbreaking research on the effects of daylight on human health and well-being. The award also recognizes innovative architectural projects showcasing unique uses of daylight, aiming to improve living conditions and environmental impact.
A University of Missouri researcher is using a grant from the National Science Foundation to explore how time can factor in a building collapse. She's conducting thousands of hours of laboratory tests to determine the breaking points of reinforced concrete building materials.
Scientists from Incheon National University identified interzonal airflow across household entrance doors as a dominant factor in calculating heating loads. They found that strong stack effect and weather-driven airflow rates were larger than external infiltration rates, making conventional airtightness measures unreliable.
A study from Copenhagen Business School reveals that website owners can influence users' data privacy decisions by manipulating the choice architecture and outcome. The researchers argue that this approach is problematic as it exploits psychological mechanisms to benefit the website owner, rather than benefiting the user. The findings ...
A new paper in the Transportation Research Record identifies six broad categories of equity-advancing practices that public transit agencies nationwide can widely employ. These practices focus on creating fairer and more just public transit systems, rather than just assessing how service is distributed.
Researchers from four universities collaborate to develop novel building materials using natural Black hair texture and styling practices. The team translates African American cultural practices into architectural applications, creating transformative built environments.
The new indoor module for Eddy3D software helps designers and architects maximize fresh air flow and minimize stagnant areas. By simulating airflow and identifying virus diffusion patterns, the tool reduces the risk of airborne pathogens in post-COVID offices.
Researchers created designed and biologically active 2-D and 3-D protein arrays using DNA-based assembly, maintaining structural stability and biological activity. The method has potential applications in structural biology, biomaterials, nanomedicine, and biocatalysis.
Seiichi Shirai's practice of calligraphy was characterized by four aspects: interest in kanji's primitive aspects, emphasis on utility, asceticism, and rapid writing. His calligraphy reflected the universal potential of objects without being misled by external form or origin.
UTA student teams took first place and honorable mention in the Environmental Protection Agency's Campus RainWorks Challenge with innovative designs incorporating green infrastructure practices. The winning project,
Margaret Martonosi's work on power-aware microarchitectures and narrow bit-widths has led to new fields of research. She has authored over 175 publications, including papers on dynamic thermal management and formal control-theoretic approaches for balancing power and performance.
The University of Texas at Arlington's CAPPA exhibit highlights the connection between urban growth and water systems in North Texas. UTA students will benefit from learning about ecologically sensitive urban planning models to create more inclusive built environments.
Researchers created a design for an electronic hardware system that directly replicates network architectures, solving complex puzzles rapidly and with minimal power consumption. This new approach uses race logic to encode and process information as time signals, reducing the need for bit flips and thus energy expenditure.
The University of Texas at Arlington team is working with historically black communities to create maps documenting Freedmen's Towns along the Trinity River and propose design strategies to address long-standing environmental issues. The project aims to combat environmental racism and loss of historic resources in Black settlements.
Researchers have developed a system called robomorphic computing that generates a customized computer chip to minimize a robot's response time. This technology uses a robot's physical layout and intended applications to create an optimized hardware architecture, resulting in faster reaction times and improved performance.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a breakthrough optical sensor that can mimic the human eye's ability to perceive changes in its visual field. The sensor uses ultrathin layers of perovskite semiconductors to detect light intensity changes, enabling it to prioritize signals from photoreceptors detecting movement.
A new tool allows architects to design curved glass façades using an interactive, data-driven approach. The software uses deep neural networks to predict glass panel shapes and fabricability, enabling efficient optimization of designs while balancing economic, aesthetic, and engineering criteria.
Researchers at Harvard SEAS developed a new lattice design inspired by marine sponge skeletons, achieving higher strength-to-weight ratios than traditional designs. The diagonal reinforcement strategy improves structural strength without adding material, paving the way for innovative infrastructural applications.
Veterans with PTSD prefer buildings with large windows, easy entrance and exit locations, open floor plans, and green spaces to feel comfortable. Interior design features like brighter colors and fewer furniture pieces also contribute to their comfort.
A team of scientists designed a discontinuous fibrous Bouligand architecture to create exceptional fracture toughness and crack orientation insensitivity. The study reveals the origin of biomimetic microstructures for high-performance advanced composite materials.
Barroso's designs paired inexpensive hardware with powerful distributed systems software to dramatically change system design. His work led to the development of hyperscale datacenters and has had a significant impact on industry, resulting in reduced hardware and operating costs.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that three Göbekli Tepe structures were initially planned as a single project, showcasing early use of geometric patterns and architectural planning. The site's complexity contradicts previous assumptions about hunter-gatherer capabilities.
Research at the University of Huddersfield warns that smaller construction firms are missing out on cutting-edge techniques like BIM and Lean Construction, which can improve efficiency and productivity. The study found that SMEs are not adopting these practices, despite their potential to transform the industry.
A visitor's garden at an Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is strengthening connections between incarcerated women and their children, with 90% of visitors saying it made their visit better. The garden provides a child-friendly environment, improved affective experience, and home-like visiting space.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas will expand their current prototype for a touch-based kiosk and interactive website, A House of the Ozarks, using a $250,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant. The project, Housing the Human and the Sacred, will also include five additional structures designed by Jones.
Researchers from Far Eastern Federal University develop a novel concrete mixture with nano additives, allowing for casting under low-temperature conditions and reducing the need for major renewal after 50 years. The new mixture also exhibits improved strength, density, and durability compared to conventional concrete.
The study suggests a fast and reliable method to determine the degradation behavior of complex biomacromolecules using Langmuir technique. The research paves the way for designing innovative, multifunctional polymers for regenerative medicine with improved performance in medical implants.
A Kent State researcher is working to create guidelines for safer Level I trauma room design, using the SEIPS model to identify and address preventable errors that cause 7-9% of deaths in trauma rooms. The project aims to improve staff efficiency and save patient lives.
Researcher Nora Wendl is re-examining the life and legacy of Edith Farnsworth, a pioneering female physician who commissioned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to build Farnsworth House. By removing Mies-designed furniture, Wendl aims to showcase Farnsworth's own design vision and challenge traditional narratives of modern architecture.
A groundbreaking study found that employees who worked in a Maharishi Vastu building scored higher on the standardized Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, generating 50-80% more original ideas. The study suggests that traditional systems of architecture can have wide-ranging benefits.
Aalto University researchers have developed a natural wax coating that makes garments water-resistant and breathable, using carnauba wax and a cheaper, cationic starch alternative. The coating retains breathability and natural feel while being environmentally friendly.
Research reveals that viruses have multiple structural models, leading to the potential for more targeted vaccines. The study also provides a new framework for classifying viruses and designing antiviral strategies.
Seville's lost Puerta de Triana gate has been graphically reconstructed using 16th- to 19th-century images and archaeological data. The recreation provides a virtual model of the gate and its urban setting, sparking interest in lost heritage.
Researchers developed a reconfigurable electronic platform that can morph into three different shapes, including quatrefoils, stars, and irregular ones. This innovation opens doors to new engineering challenges and opportunities for biomedical technologies such as drug delivery, health monitoring, and implants.