OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Architectural Engineering and Design Management is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Comparing energy profiles of different building types by determining their sensitivities	21
Employing ANN for daylight and energy prediction of hot climate office buildings: a case study of new Cairo, Egypt	18
Image enhancement-based detection of concrete cracks under turbid water bodies	15
‘Re-coding’ environmental regulation – a new simplified metric for daylighting verification during the window and indoor space design process	14
Prioritization of laminate flooring selection criteria from experts’ perspectives: a spherical fuzzy AHP-based model	13
A BIM-based semantic approach for fund-allocation of building components	12
A study on factors influencing the spatial oppressiveness in small courtyard spaces within university residential areas	10
Predicting indoor temperature and humidity in a naturally ventilated office room using long short-term memory networks model in a tropical climate	9
Facility management in gated settlements: challenges in Turkey-Istanbul experience	8
Spatial logic of scientific research: an exploratory and quantitative analysis of 42 scientific research buildings sited in America and Europe	8
Advances in recycled concrete research – improving shrinkage for sustainable building applications	8
‘ Adaptive office buildings: improving functional flexibility in response to shifting needs using kinetic technology’	8
Correction	8
Resilient cooling of the Mediterranean office spaces under climate change	7
Advanced control strategy to maximize view and control discomforting glare: a complex adaptive façade	7
Architects’ ranking of professional design services	7
Fuzzy logic method in the design of elementary school classrooms	7
BIM-based environmental assessment of residential renovation projects during the operational phase	6
Holistic SWOT based matrix of BIM adoption in heritage green retrofitting processes	6
Computation of the greenery-sky-view factor in daylit buildings	6
Simulation of the circulation complexity in student residence buildings using space syntax analyses (Case studies: Highland hall, Rita Atkinson, Rutgers University and Tooker Residences, USA)	6
Analysis of attributes critical to the designer’s prevention through design competence in construction: the case of Malaysia	5
From intentions to actions: unveiling the socio-psychological drivers of solar home system adoption in developing nations	5
Enhancing efficiency and sustainability in construction: a product configurator for customizable off-site building solutions	5
Simulating energy performance of buildings: a study using eQUEST and Energy Star® portfolio manager	5

Digital-enabled Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) in offsite construction: A modularity perspective for the product and process integration	5
Optimising building envelope and insulation materials for energy efficiency and life-cycle cost in Cypriot residences	5
Biophilia in school buildings: towards a simplified assessment method based on spatial geometry	5
A design methodology to consider occupants’ spatial adjustment and manage view content in adaptive façade design for improving visual comfort	5
BIM-based task planning method for wheeled-legged rebar binding robot	5
Modelling and coordination of building design: an experience of BIM learning/upskilling	5
Investigating the adoption of building information modeling of small-medium sized organizations in the construction industry: from a configuration perspective	5
Building envelope trade-off method integrated with BIM-based framework for energy-efficient building envelope	5
Implication of makerspace layout design in rural primary schools of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China	4
Optimizing daylight, energy and occupant comfort performance of classrooms with photovoltaic integrated vertical shading devices	4
Eco-roofs: influence of shape and material variations on surface temperature, rainwater volume and quality	4
Sustainable innovation in minimal mass structures and lightweight architectures	4
Integrating performance indicators in the production rules of shape-shifting grammars for architectural adaptive façade systems	4
Assessing the implementation of BIM for enhancing green building certification evaluations	4
Reduce the construction cost of a 7-story RC public building with metaheuristic algorithms	4
Enhancing student satisfaction and academic performance through school courtyard design: a quantitative analysis	4
Bamboo's evolution as a sustainable material: a comprehensive exploration and practical integration as a structural element in concrete, bridge frameworks, and architectural perspectives	4
Investigating the influence of perforated façade skins on indoor illuminance level: a case study	4
Exploring the roles of lean design and operations in improving construction logistics collaboration and supply chain performance	4
Spatial syntax analysis on the renewal of the external space of mining heritage buildings — A case study of Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex	3
Methodology for visual comfort analysis in intermediate open spaces of residential areas, case study: Nagpur, India	3
Using convolutional neural networks to identify illegal roofs from unmanned aerial vehicle images	3
Correction	3
BIM-based base position optimization of mobile construction robots for bricklaying task	3
Analyzing of bolted joints for connecting rectangular hollow sections in reticulated shells	3
Analyzation and prioritization of healthcare environment criteria for designing geriatric long-term care private hospitals in South Korea using an analytic hierarchy process	3
Critical success factors for circular economy implementation toward sustainable construction: an iterative stationary approach	3
Professionals navigating continuous movements: interpreting architects’ agency and legitimization of BIM and reuse roles	3
A progressive geometric enhancement method for automated recognition of steel bar drawings in prefabricated construction	3
Fabrication of energy-efficient cement panels from construction waste for sustainable building application	3
Logical object structure and system implementation for BIM database in civil infrastructures	3
Computer simulation of moisture transfer in walls: impacts on the thermal performance of buildings	3
Performance index for public housing in East Malaysia	2
Participatory design as an instrument in designing functionally and technically complex buildings	2
Natural daylighting through double skin façades: a review	2
Passengers’ preferences for architectural design characteristics in the design of airport terminals	2
Blockchain and lean construction: an exploration of bidirectional synergies and interactions	2
Visionary constructs: revolutionizing students internships through BIM and extended reality synergy	2
Integrated design algorithm for branching structures with double-trunk: a case study	2
Emergency camps design using analytical hierarchy process to promote the response plan for the natural disasters	2
Assessing the solar radiation performance of self-shaded 3D-printed clay-based façades	2
Assessing the life cycle performance of green building projects: a building performance score (BPS) model approach	2
Barriers hindering acceptance of earth construction in the urban context of the United Kingdom	2
Generative architectural plan drawings for early design decisions: data grounding and additional training for specific use cases	2
Realistic designs of windows and doors as solutions to improve natural ventilation in hot-humid climates: a factorial design approach	2
Sustainability assessment of new building designs: a review for a region and occupancy-specific accessible tool	2
Parameters and barriers affecting the marketability of energy efficient residential buildings: a case study in Turkey	2
Design of hospitals for the post-pandemic era: an international survey of design professionals on infection control design strategies	2