OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Architectural Engineering and Design Management is 4. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Bamboo's evolution as a sustainable material: a comprehensive exploration and practical integration as a structural element in concrete, bridge frameworks, and architectural perspectives	20
A workflow to obtain whole-life low-embodied GHG emissions buildings	18
Reduce the construction cost of a 7-story RC public building with metaheuristic algorithms	18
Investigating trends in Green BIM: a systematic review	14
Mitigating early-phase miscommunication between architects and structural engineers: a systematic review and framework linking BIM/VR strategies to communication barriers	13
Unveiling diverse AI applications in BIM: a quantitative mapping of techniques for 10 dimensions	13
A BIM-based decision support system for circularity and sustainability assessment in the early design stages	13
Mapping minds: geometry of cognitive distance in interdisciplinary design teams	11
Enhancing student satisfaction and academic performance through school courtyard design: a quantitative analysis	10
A hybrid SVR–NSGA-II approach for design-oriented multi-objective optimization of photovoltaic retrofits considering roof geometry and aesthetics	10
Promoting real estate sensitivity among AEC students: a board game-based approach to applied learning	10
Enhancing passive cooling and indoor comfort using phase change materials from Northeast Indian perspective	10
AI integration in architectural design and management: professionals’ perspectives	10
Energy and water consumption in aquatic centres: a critical review of trends, challenges, opportunities, and key factors toward sustainability	9
Optimizing urban layouts through computational generative design: density distribution and shape optimization	9
Enhancing water resistance of earthen buildings by using admixture materials	9
Risk stages and factors in architectural design- A structural equation modelling	9
The relationship between ventilation rates in schools and the indoor airborne transmission potential of COVID-19	9
Numerical study on the thermal environment of the vertical greening system based on infrared thermal imaging	8
Heterogeneous hybrid wooden building structures: applying the BESO method to lay out designs with wood and steel component	8
Argumentation in co-design for architect–client interaction tools	8
Assessment of cost-benefit on ultra-low-energy building technologies application: a case study of public buildings in Xinxiang, China	8
The critique of sustainability discourse within the off-site construction (OSC): a systematic-scientometric review	8
Thermal resilience and life cycle assessment of social housing: a discussion about limitations in Brazil	8
Challenges in designing for adaptability in (modular) timber construction	8

Environmental optimization and benchmarking of walls through a BIM plugin	8
A hybrid GAN–GAT workflow to automate floor plan generation and improve early-stage building design processes	8
Exploring the impacts of spatial morphology of underground shopping mall atriums on natural lighting performance	8
A data-driven customer complaint management model for residential building companies	7
Re-roof_it: a multi-criteria framework for rooftop retrofit in low-rise residential buildings, warm-humid climate of India	7
Water use in healthcare facilities: consumption patterns, indicators and demand forecasting models – a literature review	7
Operational method for analyzing Mashhad’s historical houses’ spatial organization (Qajar-Pahlavi) in open space using Dematel	7
Future proofing for hospital building design: from research to practice	7
Evolutionary patterns in building information modelling uptake across architecture, engineering and construction degrees: a longitudinal study	7
Climate adaptation in traditional dwelling typologies: the case of Southern Anhui, China	7
Redefining walking: a bio-inspired kinetic architecture	7
Correction	6
Investigating the influence of perforated façade skins on indoor illuminance level: a case study	6
Evaluating circular economy strategies at the end-of-life stage of a mass timber building: pathways for sustainable construction	6
Evaluation of learning methods in architecture design studio via analytic hierarchy process: a case study	6
Perceived barriers to implementing building information modeling in Iranian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): a Delphi survey of construction experts	6
A study on the moisture risk assessment path for exterior wall of existing residential building in Shanghai based on hygrothermal simulation analysis	6
Factors affecting the blockchain application in construction management in China: an ANP-SWOT hybrid approach	6
A design-oriented methodology to assess solar reflections from glazed facades and their impact on adjacent urban areas. Application to a real case study for early-stage decision support	6
Built environment design to support the Emergency Department system, staff and patient outcomes: a systematic literature review	6
A study on factors influencing the spatial oppressiveness in small courtyard spaces within university residential areas	5
Integrating circular economy into sustainable construction: research trends and gaps identified	5
A progressive geometric enhancement method for automated recognition of steel bar drawings in prefabricated construction	5
Beyond preservation: A PAT framework for sustainable heritage management in historic cities	5
Simulated and monitored electrical energy balance in a solar house in Dubai, UAE	5
Bamboo as a sustainable construction material for residential buildings in the cold and severe cold regions of China	5
Optimising building envelope and insulation materials for energy efficiency and life-cycle cost in Cypriot residences	5
An integrated framework for sustainability-driven adaptive reuse of at-risk modern architecture in Argentina	5
Fire resistance assessment of reinforced concrete slabs and beams under vehicle fires in mechanical parking structures	5
Healthy Space Index (HSI): a multimodal framework for assessing spatial health	5
Critical factors that influence lean premise design implementation: a case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings	5
A comparative analysis of Chinese green building policies from the central and local perspectives using LDA and SNA	5
Optimizing stakeholder collaboration in prefabricated construction: a tripartite evolutionary game approach	5
Interpretable machine learning framework for climate-resilient architectural design optimization	5
Professionals navigating continuous movements: interpreting architects’ agency and legitimization of BIM and reuse roles	5
Transforming facility management with BIM, IoT, and Digital Twin: a data-driven approach to air quality monitoring	5
Enhancing thermal energy performance in school building block with roof insulation strategies in a composite climate: a case study	5
Improving infection prevention briefing through predictive predesign: a computational approach to architectural programming by evaluating socioecological risk factors	5
Evolutionary method of digital twin model for building physics mechanism	4
Comparing concurrent and sequential practices in cloud-BIM interdisciplinary collaborative design: an experimental study	4
Nonlinear soil-structure interaction effects on eccentric seismic pounding and torsional response of adjacent buildings: experimental validation and reduced-order modelling	4
Developing a methodology with a tool for calculating and reducing the upfront carbon emissions of buildings: Ireland as a case study	4
Use of building information modelling to reduce the carbon emissions of housing in Zambia	4
The G.A.R.D.E.N framework for parametric design: a literature review	4
Natural ventilation optimization of rural tourism homestays in North China: a parametric CFD-based study	4
Developing and testing a novel manufacturing method for complex geometry thin-walled GFRC panels by fabricating a 10 m high, self-supporting GFRC hyperbolic shell	4
Influence of urban density on energy retrofit of building stock: case study of Spain	4
Developing a model for the implementation of designing out waste in construction	4
Flexibility of the built environment in healthcare: a systematic literature review	4
Patient´s perception of spatial complexity in emergency spaces of a hospital in China: a method for stakeholders to improve design and management	4

Structurally integrated architectural design education: a computational design approach	4
Hierarchical and two-step clustering to assess symptoms of sick building syndrome in office spaces in an educational building	4
AI integration in architectural education: proritizing educational capabilities for AI prompt engineering, a Friedman–AHP framework based on UNESCO-UIA standards	4
The optimized form of building made from the reused elements	4
The physical environment of neonatal intensive care units: a descriptive survey in Spain	4
Demystifying the dynamic link between project value and design team networks: A socio-technical lean management framework	4
Barriers to the adoption of digital technologies for sustainable construction in a developing economy	4
Fostering criticality in architecture, construction management, and quantity surveying undergraduate students through digital interdisciplinary collaboration	4
Incorporation of post-occupancy evaluation in building information modeling: a case study in Brazil	4
Enhancing daylighting performance in tropical high-rise apartments: evaluating the impact of light wells, balconies, and glazing strategies	4
Investigating the discourse on pedagogical effectiveness in the architectural design studio	4
Heritage BIM and performance simulation interoperability: methodological insights from representative case studies in Cyprus and Italy	4
Exploring designers’ finishing materials selection for residential interior spaces	4
A novel mathematical multi-criteria decision-making model for optimizing life cycle energy and cost in construction projects planning	4
Multi-objective green design model for prestressed concrete slabs in long-span buildings	4