Authors:Prittipoen Lopkerd Pages: 1 - 12 Abstract: Atlas has published with 760 large-format pages and almost as many illustrations that focus on the unlimited possibilities of computers in architectural scope by two dozen university professors and lecturers share their vast range of expertise with a professional writer (Sebastian Michael) and three editors who are professors from architectural academy, namely Ludger Hovestadt (Institute for Technology in Architecture, ETH Zürich) , Urs Hirschberg (Institute of Architecture and Media (IAM) at Graz University of Technology), and Oliver Fritz (HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences). Atlas of Digital Architecture offer all conceivable way architects use digital computation. The content of this book has consisted of using digital tools and a computing process in terms of concept, meaning, techniques, workflows, and examples of tools and architectural productivity. The overall content is explaining background, overview, theoretical framework, principle, and particular way of thinking about architecture and computing in each issue with example result of architecture and method of workflow techniques in digital tools. Examples of knowledge and thought tools in earnest are geometries modeling, graphs & graphics, visualization, writing & code, digital manufacturing, big data & machine learning, private & security, collaborate, and the internet of thing (IOT). PubDate: 2022-09-16 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.247388 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
Authors:Nirandorn Tongaroon Pages: 7 - 12 Abstract: Concrete develops through all the history timelines of human affairs. We already have the progress of architectural form by space organization, concrete construction, and facade design. Especially, the works of Le Corbusier dedicated himself to the potential buildings in all the variation industrial concrete form,spectacular curve, the quote “machines for living”. (Palley, 2010). Furthermore, the great architects such as, Louis I Kahn, Oscar Niemeyer, Eero Saarinen, and Paul Rudolph have generated ideas to cut the restriction of concrete characteristic. The masterpiece reflects the concrete qualities, then created new tracks of concrete construction, such as curve form, organic shape, etc. through their masterpiece. PubDate: 2022-09-16 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.247393 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
Authors:Shusak Janpathompong, Paron Chatakul Pages: 7 - 26 Abstract: In developing countries, low-income housings seem to sacrifice quality over quantity. For a tropical country such as Thailand, where the temperature remains consistently high throughout the year, thermal comfort impacts living quality, especially in urban areas. Bang Chalong Community is a cluster of densely arranged mid-rise apartments in Samut Prakan, the peri-urban area of Bangkok, chosen by the NHA (National Housing Authority) to improve its living quality as a pilot project. While current literature investigates and explores solutions to mitigate thermal comfort in buildings, few studies focus on outdoor areas adjacent to buildings. This research aims to assess the outdoor hot-spot of the community, proposes appropriate attributes and design approaches to improve urban landscape elements leading to comfortable conditions, and recommends landscape design strategies for similar future development. The thermal condition was conducted using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) data logger on 25 locations. The ambient temperature (TG) was used as the indicator for thermal comfort. It is found that critical attributes affecting the thermal condition are 1) the type of surfaces – hardscape or soft scape, and 2) the amount of surface and time exposed to solar energy – shade or sunlight. The thermal comfort improvement, including potential uses by landscape design, was proposed under four strategies; shading, added green, orientation & ventilation, and functional refinement. They are recommended to create suitable thermal comfort by landscape design for future development of a similar type PubDate: 2022-09-16 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.246808 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
Authors:PC Lai, Li Jian-hua Pages: 27 - 36 Abstract: The construction of workers in the construction industry in the new era is the key link to promoting the transformation from “migrant workers” to “industrial workers” and promoting the transformation of industrial workers from “workers” to “craftsmen”. In view of the present situation and problems of industrial workers ‘ skill quality improvement, under the background of high-level specialty group construction, Guangzhou City Construction College explored a set of ‘ double representative ‘ vocational education modes. Professional groups set up a special training team, to explore vocational education more closely with the construction industry workers’ professional practice, for the society to cultivate professional skills, and skilled, excellent quality of construction industry worker’s practice research. Through the analysis of the questionnaire results of 312 construction workers ‘ training visits, the ways and methods of industrial workers ‘ team reform are put forward from the perspective of vocational training. It is suggested that the training of industrial workers in the new era needs the coordination of the government, industry, enterprises, schools, and individuals. The training process can adopt the ‘ double belt table ‘ mode, and pay attention to the improvement of workers ‘ practical skills, and the online and offline training methods are the most appropriate. PubDate: 2022-12-10 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.246655 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
Authors:Touchaphong Srisuwan Pages: 37 - 48 Abstract: The façade is the main component related to the design, occupation and performance of buildings. In the past, traditional facades were always constructed as load-bearing structural elements without flexibility, which made it impossible to deal with the changing environment, resulting in the consumption of large amounts of energy to maintain the internal comfort conditions. Biomimetic adaptive strategies have been proposed as an optimal solution for improving building façade performance. This paper aims to present biomimetic strategies that are translated into design solutions for dynamic façades, resulting in adaptive, flexible and more efficient façade design. Several illustrated case studies and researches have shown the high potential of biomimetic adaptive facades to reduce total energy consumption without reducing the internal comfort of buildings, which is a promising new approach to energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions. PubDate: 2022-12-23 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.247184 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
Authors:Vachira Sangrutsamee, Atipat Kritsanapan, Tanut Sripanom, Nattanon Rattanachai, Prachoom Khamput, Tanaphoom Wongbumru, Prangnat Chininthorn Pages: 49 - 58 Abstract: This study explores the potential of using recycled cloth fibers from fabric recycling plants and tests the properties of cement mixed with recycled cloth fibers. The composite composed cement, water, and 3 different lengths of recycled textile fiber (short, medium and long fiber). The composition ratio of cement to water to fiber is as follows: 1:1:0.10, 1:1:0.25 and 1:1:0.50 by weight. The physical, mechanical, and thermal properties were measured according to test standards and compared to conventional building materials. The results found that different cloth fibers based-on cement have the potential to be used in the production of a new alternative material. Using recycled cloth fiber as an ingredient in cement will help reduce the bulk density and thermal conductivity value. The short cloth fiber in the composite results in high density, and compressive strength. Water absorption is low but thermal conductivity is high. When comparing the test properties of the specimens with the standard material, it was found that the specimens with ratios of 1:1:0.10 and 1:1:0.25 passed the non-load bearing wall material and had better properties than the conventional wall blocks in the local market. Moreover, it can be applied as a sustainable lightweight insulating material for both wall spraying and 3D printing. PubDate: 2022-12-27 DOI: 10.56261/built.v20.247619 Issue No:Vol. 20 (2022)
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