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Article ID: 1316

An analysis of the Puri Brata Resort & Gallery building’s design from an environmental aesthetics and sustainability perspective

by Hermawan Hermawan, Amin Safa’at, Nabila Arrizqi Annisa

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 328 Views, 278 PDF Downloads

The research paper delves into the implementation of sustainable architectural design practices at Puri Brata Resort & Gallery in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The primary objective of the study is to analyze the impact of eco-friendly design principles on both the environment and visitor experience within the resort. Data collection for this research involved conducting a comprehensive survey among visitors to the resort, focusing on aspects such as air quality, temperature control, and overall visitor comfort. Additionally, data was gathered on the utilization of green spaces within the resort and the incorporation of local cultural values and aesthetics in the architectural design. The survey responses were then analyzed to evaluate the perceived impact of sustainable design elements on the guest experience and environmental sustainability. The findings of the research indicate that the integration of eco-friendly practices at Puri Brata Resort & Gallery has positively impacted various aspects, including improved air quality, efficient temperature control, and enhanced visitor comfort. The use of recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and green spaces has contributed to creating a harmonious and sustainable environment that enhances the overall guest experience. The study underscores the importance of incorporating sustainable design principles in architectural practices to create spaces that benefit both the environment and visitors. This research provides valuable insights for industry practitioners and policymakers looking to adopt sustainable design practices in the hospitality and tourism sector.

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Article ID: 1381

Sealing of roof penetrations during building construction

by Scott. A. Lowe

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 111 Views, 53 PDF Downloads

For new building construction, roofs typically have a large number of penetrations that are blocked out before the roof deck is poured. After the roof is poured, these penetrations need to be sealed temporarily to prevent rainwater entering the building. Unfortunately, it is all too common that the ad-hoc approach to sealing these openings results in penetrations left open to the elements. This results in water pouring into the building every time it rains. This paper shows examples of unsealed roof penetrations and of the subsequent damage caused. The penetrations relate to the work of several different trades, who may not place any priority on this issue. It is therefore suggested that this is a problem that the construction management team has to take charge of. At the very least, the roof should be inspected before impending rain events.

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Article ID: 1314

Building materials alternative approaches: A bibliometric and review approach

by Nathalie Tornay

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 156 Views, 103 PDF Downloads

  In this paper, we develop a global vision of environmental impact with alternative building materials in architectural design. A bibliometric study is based on 1827 scientific research publications on alternative materials produced between 1998 and 2022. More than 90% of these documents have been published in the last ten years. This bibliometric study goal is to develop a systemic approach for the characterisation of alternative solutions in the context of scarce resource context and climate change. This study highlights three different approaches: 1) an ‘integrative’ approach that develops an implementation approach combining environmental concerns and design teams’ own working methods in the selection of materials; 2) an ‘additive’ approach that selects some environmental criteria (carbon footprint and energy consumption) in addition to implementation issues; 3) a ‘subtractive’ approach that focuses solely on implementation issues.

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Article ID: 1451

Fighting for collusive bidding in the construction industry: A text mining-enabled approach

by Xiaowei Wang, Keda Chen, Yuqing Zhang

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 58 Views, 20 PDF Downloads

Policy measures are crucial for regulating collusive bidding and are integral to effective governance. However, current research lacks a comparative exploration of strategies to combat collusive bidding through policy. Therefore, this study aims to identify more effective countermeasures by examining policy variations between regions with low and high incidences of collusive bidding. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling, the study extracts key themes from these policies, while qualitative analysis highlights differences in approaches. It underscores that integrating electronic and information technology into bidding systems significantly reduces collusive practices. While increasing penalties can deter collusive bidding, achieving desired impacts requires thorough investigation and vigilant oversight. Additionally, strengthening external supervision enhances control over such activities. This study identifies critical governance strategies for addressing collusive bidding and advocates further research into more effective methods within the construction sector.

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Article ID: 1811

Evaluating the damage of collapsed bridges using remote sensing technologies: Case study: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

by Reedhi Shukla, Sampath Kumar Pabbisetty, Satish Jayanthi, Kamini Janardhanan

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 52 Views, 30 PDF Downloads

Bridges are vital for linking communities and facilitating economic activity. However, in the face of disaster, like ship collisions pose a significant threat to bridge infrastructure, causing structural damage and potential safety hazards. Rapid and precise assessment of the damage is essential for effective emergency response and recovery operations. Remote sensing with near-real-time satellite imagery provides the disaster scenario. This paper presents a change detection using pre- and post-disaster satellite data for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge to identify structural damage due to the collision of the ship with support pillars on 26 March 2024. Both optical and microwave satellite data were used from open data sources and analyzed based on geospatial techniques such as change detection and surface profiling. It is estimated that an 1100-meter span of bridge was affected due to this collision, which helped to estimate the damage and mobilize the rescue operations. It may need further validation from ground truth information. Hence, the current study emphasizes the potential of remote sensing satellite data to provide near-real-time impact on disaster analysis.

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Article ID: 1440

Study on prediction model of nitrogen emission in the production stage of residential building materials—A case study of Guangdong province

by Yue Lyu

Building Engineering, Vol.2, No.2, 2024; 57 Views, 36 PDF Downloads

This study aims to reduce nitrogen emissions from residential buildings and establishes a prediction model for nitrogen emissions during the production of building materials. The calculation boundary, content, and method of nitrogen emission in the production stage of residential building materials are accurately analyzed. Based on the nitrogen emission data of 20 residential buildings in Guangdong, the composition and distribution characteristics of nitrogen emission in the production stage of building materials are analyzed. The coupling relationship between building design parameters and building materials’ nitrogen emissions is established using linear regression and ridge regression. 10 kinds of nitrogen emission prediction models based on the design parameters of residential buildings in the production stage of building materials were established and verified. The results show that the linear model M3, based on the number of floors above and below ground, the area width and depth, and the ridge regression model M5, based on the number of floors above and below ground, the area width and depth, and the total number of main functional rooms, have good fitting and prediction performance, respectively. The linear regression model M6, based on the number of floors above and below ground, the area width and depth, and the total number of rooms, has the best fitting and prediction performance. M3, M5, and M6 can accurately predict the nitrogen emission composition and distribution characteristics of building materials in residential building design and lay a foundation for future research on nitrogen emission evaluation and calculation methods and nitrogen emission reduction technology strategies.