This study proposes a technology that allows automatic extraction of vectorized indoor spatial information from raster images of floor plans. Automatic reconstruction of indoor spaces from floor plans is based on a deep learning algorithm, which trai...
Accurate documentation of the geometry of historical buildings presents a considerable challenge, especially when dealing with complex structures like the Metropolitan Cathedral of Valencia. Advanced technologies such as 3D laser scanning has enabled...
Automatic floor plan analysis has gained increased attention in recent research. However, numerous studies related to this area are mainly experiments conducted with a simplified floor plan dataset with low resolution and a small housing scale due to...
Advances in image analysis and deep learning technologies have expanded the use of floor plans, traditionally used for sales and rentals, to include 3D reconstruction and automated design. However, a typical floor plan does not provide detailed infor...
Three-dimensional reconstructions of indoor environments are useful in various augmented and virtual scenarios. Creating a realistic virtual apartment in 3D manually does not only take time, but also needs skilled people for implementation. Analyzing...
The ever-increasing number of hospital Emergency Department (ED) visits pose a challenge to the effective running of health systems in many countries globally and multiple strategies have been adopted over the years to tackle the plight. According to...
This paper presents a new framework to classify floor plan elements and represent them in a vector format. Unlike existing approaches using image-based learning frameworks as the first step to segment the image pixels, we first convert the input floo...
Feature retrieval technology for building floor plans has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its critical role in the efficient management and execution of construction projects. This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of f...
As the Rural Revitalization Strategy continues to progress, there is an increasing demand for the digitization of rural houses, roads, and roadside trees. Given the characteristics of rural areas, such as narrow roads, high building density, and low-...
Singapore’s public housing policies are widely known for their success in providing housing for over 80% of the residential population, with most owning homes. Extensive housing schemes generally offer a set of fixed housing layouts; yet, at th...
This study focuses on the automatic generation of architectural floor plans for standard nursing units in general hospitals based on Stable Diffusion. It aims at assisting architects in efficiently generating a variety of preliminary plan preview sch...
Most studies on map segmentation and recognition are focused on architectural floor plans, while there are very few analyses of shopping mall plans. The objective of the work is to accurately segment and recognize the shopping mall plan, obtaining lo...
In response to the growing importance of AI-driven residential design and the lack of dedicated evaluation metrics, we propose the Residential Floor Plan Assessment (RFP-A), a comprehensive framework tailored to architectural evaluation. RFP-A consis...
This study aims to examine the relationship between urban development by the private sector and the urban planning incentive policy “FAR (Floor Area Ratio) bonus” and its effects on the city of Seoul in Korea. The results and characterist...
To effectively manage the stability of in-pit dumps with an underlying weak layer, a new plan for the treatment of a staged floor during the life of a mine was proposed in this study. Based on direct shear test results, the shear properties of contac...
This article presents the findings of a study on assessment of the increase in building’s response due to accidental torsion when subjected to seismic forces. Critical stiffness and geometrical parameters that define buildings torsional respons...
A Hanok is a representative wooden structure in Korea and is recognized for its environmentally friendly architecture. Since the 2010s, the demand for Hanoks has increased significantly, but new Hanoks tend to be built with only numerical changes to...
Due to current architectural trends, contemporary public buildings are becoming open-plan spaces with much less weight and damping. Consequently, Vibration Serviceability Limit State (VSLS) due to human-induced vibrations has become an increasing con...
This paper presents the development of a novel model for optimizing the planning of hotel renovation projects to maximize hotel revenues during renovation work while minimizing project cost. The model is developed in three main modules: optimization,...
5 December 2019
With face-to-face interaction proving beneficial for mental health, there is still a paucity of research on the correlation between ground floor features (GFFs), defined here as the features of the ground floor of buildings overlooking a street, and...
Optimizing building performance and economic benefits through feedback in building design is a hot topic in current academic research. However, few studies on prefabricated buildings have been undertaken in this field. Meanwhile, the methodology used...
In the 16th century the Society of Jesus built a large number of churches following the Tridentine model of a Latin cross and a single nave. However, the shift towards this model did not entail the abandonment of the central floor plan, especially in...
After the Council of Trent (1545–1563), the Catholic Church undertook a profound renovation, which affected the spatial configuration of the churches to adjust to the spirit of the Counter-Reformation. The acoustic cultural heritage in these sp...
In modern society, the size of buildings tends to expand due to technological advances. However, while prioritizing performance design and specific building materials, fire research has fallen short of creating a comprehensive fire characteristic dat...
The adoption of Virtual Reality (RV) technologies in prototype design and process revision has contributed to multiple industry areas. Nonetheless, the development of VR systems for engineering is a complex task, as it involves specialized teams hand...
Economic feasibility and cost analysis in the preliminary planning stage of early-phase construction projects have a significant impact on project management and implementation. However, while estimating the construction cost per unit area, the exist...
Health monitoring is crucial in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Challenges can affect the reliability and accuracy of health data. Human error, patient compliance concerns, time, money, technology, and environmental factors might cause these is...
In this study, we investigated the anatomical location, dimensions, and relationships of the posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) and canalis sinuosus (CS) within the maxilla, aiming to enhance the safety and efficacy of surgical procedures. A r...
On 16 April 2016, an earthquake of Mw 7.8 shook the coast of Ecuador, causing the destruction of buildings and a significant number of casualties. Following a visit by the authors to the city of Portoviejo during the debris removal and recovery stage...
Greece is divided into three earthquake hazard zones: Zone I, Zone II and Zone III. In the present research work, the same building in the three seismic zones in Greece was modeled, analyzed and dimensioned. Then, the construction cost of its structu...
This study analyzed the effects of changes in the inter-floor noise assessment system in multi-family housing in Korea on heavy-weight impact sound performance assessment. By comparing the existing pre-approval system with the newly introduced post-v...
Previous studies on building energy performance have focused on single buildings or theoretical scenarios, remaining largely at the building scale and emphasizing envelope parameters. This study addresses this gap by systematically examining morpholo...
4 September 2022
Background: There is a risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) from baby delivery. Many clinical guidelines recommend pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) as the conservative treatment for PFD because pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) play a crucial role in...
Background: Pre-retrofit auditing and pre-demolition auditing (PRA/PDA) are important in material reuse, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance in the building sector. An emphasis on sustainable construction practices has led to a higher requirem...
This study adopts neighborhood blocks as the object of study, with the aim of investigating their thermal environment. In addition, the spatial configuration of various lands and the spatial configuration of building combinations are analyzed. The id...
Background/Objectives: Among the paranasal sinuses, the maxillary antrum holds unique clinical relevance due to its proximity to the alveolar process of the maxilla, which houses the teeth. This study aimed to evaluate the position of the root apices...
This study examines the relationship between air temperature and urban environment indices, mainly focusing on sky view factor (SVF) in Seoul, Korea. We use air temperature data observed from 295 automatic weather stations (AWS) during the day and ni...
Background and Objectives: Orbital floor fractures are challenging to treat, due to the complex orbital anatomy and limited surgical access. Emerging technologies—such as virtual surgical planning (VSP), 3D printing, patient-specific implants (...
A nonlinear incremental time history analysis is performed on plan and vertical asymmetric reinforced concrete (RC) buildings under sequential events of the 2011 Great Japan earthquake and tsunami. The symmetric and plan asymmetric buildings with a u...
Most of Italy’s residential building stock predates contemporary structural safety and energy efficiency regulatory frameworks. Today, policymakers face the challenge of choosing whether to prioritise renovation or opt for demolition and recons...
The cost of producing one cubic meter of concrete structure, depending on the structure’s shape, type, and complexity, can be variously high. The cost of concrete, reinforcement, formwork, and labor ratio varies. But unlike the cost of concrete...
Office buildings often consume a large amount of energy during their operational phase, primarily due to insufficient consideration of the coordination among energy consumption, thermal comfort, and visual comfort in the design process. This study em...
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common pelvic floor disorder with substantial impact on women’s quality of life, necessitating accurate and reproducible diagnostic methods. This study investigates the use of three-dimensional (3D) transperinea...
Against the backdrop of global energy crises and accelerated urbanization, urban wind energy has garnered increasing attention through its integration with building environments. This study investigates the synergistic optimization of architectural p...
Background: Physical exercise during pregnancy is strongly recommended due to its well-established benefits for both mother and child. However, its impact on the pelvic floor remains insufficiently studied. This study aimed to evaluate pelvic floor a...
Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength is a critical factor for optimal pelvic floor function. Fluctuations in strength values based on different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC) could signify a need for a paradigm shift in evaluating, approaching, and...
Over the last two decades, the scientific interest for marine geophysical surveys has shown a huge increase, mostly for multidisciplinary applicability on different studies, from historical heritage to environmental remediation. One of the main resea...
It is known that when a reinforced concrete building exposed to a horizontal load is subjected to torsional moments around its center of rigidity, additional shear stresses occur in the vertical load-carrying elements, such as the columns and shear w...
China is gradually shifting towards more sustainable urban development, and the local governments are increasingly promoting social and environmentally sustainable spatial planning practices. This article debates the potential contradiction between t...
In order to effectively prevent and control the problem of water inrush from the through-type fault floor, based on the analysis of the case data of water inrush from the fault structure in the Fengfeng mining area, the types of karst water inrush fr...
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