Papers by Paola Sanguinetti
Impact of Energy Consumption & Generation Variation on the Fulfillment of Nze Educational Buildings
Building Simulation Conference Proceedings
This paper reports a series of research and design activities that explore an innovative model of... more This paper reports a series of research and design activities that explore an innovative model of healthcare delivery in rural areas. In spring 2016, a group of researchers in the School of Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning and School of Engineering at the University of Kansas organized a think tank titled "Innovations in Rural Healthcare Environments." The symposium brought together more than 100 healthcare providers, policy makers, and designers to outline specific research issues about how innovative design solutions can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of rural healthcare systems. Several major themes emerged from the panel discussions: 1. Rural healthcare facilities will need to adapt to changing practice models and constricted economic conditions by blending themselves into the fabric of the surrounding communities they serve and partner with local communities; 2. "Community Outpatient Hospitals" (COH), a new type of facilities that concentrate on primary and outpatient services, community-based health maintenance programs, and information technology rather than bricks and mortar will replace the obsolete "Critical Access Hospitals" (CAH) model; 3. Future rural healthcare designs should recognize the root causes of community health issues and also address individual uniqueness; 4. One size doesn't fit all. These key themes were used in a research-based design in the Health and Wellness graduate capstone studio. Students explored a range of design options that addressed the ways that traditional rural inpatient hospitals could be repurposed and refocused using Philips and Harper counties in Kansas as examples. In addition to in-depth analysis of socioeconomic status, community health, and physical infrastructures of these two typical rural communities, students also conducted onsite observations, workflow mapping using spaghetti diagrams, and focus group interviews to inform innovative prototypical solutions for rural hospitals. The inter-disciplinary evidence-based design approach has been proven to be effective for student engagement and deeper understanding of rural conditions.
International Journal of 3-D Information Modeling, Oct 1, 2013
This case study focuses on the operational performance of a Leadership in Energy & Environmental ... more This case study focuses on the operational performance of a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-rated building with the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to evaluate its capacity to achieve Zero Net Energy (ZNE). Retrofit options for renewable energy implementation are examined in conjunction with scenarios of building operation. In this study, two different BIM processes have been conducted for the energy modeling: object-oriented geometric information modeling (e.g., envelope, doors, windows, walls, zones, etc.) with a BIM tool and energy modeling (e.g., materials, heat resistance, location, weather data, renewables, etc.) with an energy simulation tool. The simulation model is compared to the real building performance and alternative renewable energy scenarios are evaluated. The results are used to make recommendations for the optimization of building performance and consideration of energy-efficient strategies for building performance enhancement. The research points to discontinuities between photovoltaic panel degradation over time and the LEED credit.
This simulation-based case study explores the potential of concrete 3D printing for a Net Zero En... more This simulation-based case study explores the potential of concrete 3D printing for a Net Zero Energy housing unit. Three building envelope scenarios will be compared to analyze the insulating capacity of concrete 3D printed walls and the predicted energy consumption. The expected utility costs are calculated based on the energy value in the Midwest region of the United States. This paper discusses the potential energy savings with the implementation of renewable energy systems. The analysis is limited to the predicted monthly utility bills to determine which of the scenarios is economically viable within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's standards for affordability.
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, 2018
The rapid development and adoption of AR applications, creates numerous opportunities for integra... more The rapid development and adoption of AR applications, creates numerous opportunities for integrating AR with BIM and improving conventional methods used in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). In this paper, the current trends in the development of AR applications and the application of AR technologies in the fields of AEC are proposed. Also the relation between AR application and BIM in the AEC industry with the benefits of this integration and possible issues is discussed. The related examples of BIM+AR are described during the literature review. The authors believe the papers presented in this document, cover the latest research trends and developments in the use of AR and its' combination with BIM for AEC applications. In the future, it is expected that AR applications will be further utilized in the AEC field to enhance productivity, safety and efficiency.
This project explores the relationship between phenomenology and parametric design. Architects ha... more This project explores the relationship between phenomenology and parametric design. Architects have made compelling arguments for a phenomenological understanding of architecture, rooted in the subject and in direct experience, for which the notion of intentionality plays a central role. However, the inherent subjectivity of phenomenology has remained a barrier to its use as an explicit method of design thinking. On the other hand, the wide spread use of parametric modeling, as a tool to capture design intent, has led to theorizing parameterization in architecture.
A Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) generates at least as much renewable energy on-site as it consu... more A Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) generates at least as much renewable energy on-site as it consumes in a given year. This study compares three real world educational buildings to become NZEB. Each case study consists of: (1) an energy model; (2) CFD model and (3) a cost model. Three performance criteria are considered: net zero energy (NZE), occupant comfort level and cost-benefit analysis. Energy consumption and generation are quantified using zonal models. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling is used to deal with problems associated with the thermal environment and the performance of building façade regarding the natural ventilation and building energy use. Scenarios are explored to identify the optimal NZEB with consideration of indoor comfort level and cost. The results present options to achieve NZEB in educational buildings based on the location, climate and size of the structures. The nature of educational buildings and variability in the operation schedule provide op...
A Case Study of Post-Occupancy Evaluation of an Educational Building With LEED Platinum Rating
International Journal of Environmental Sustainability and Green Technologies, 2022
The Building environment and the performance of its systems directly impact the experience and co... more The Building environment and the performance of its systems directly impact the experience and comfort of a building occupant. This POE study examines the relationship between building and human performance. LEED-rated building was selected as a case study to analyze its performance after being in operation. The occupants’ satisfaction was evaluated in terms of the thermal comfort and human use with the application of online questionnaire. The environmental impact was determined through various measurements including room temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, lighting levels and carbon emission. The outcomes of this study identify the building systems efficiencies as well as the systems in need of retrofit. The POE results can help building designers address user needs more effectively and fine-tune the systems to improve sustainability.
Case Study
International journal of 3-D information modeling, Oct 1, 2013
This paper proposes changes in architectural education to respond to BIM technology and the resul... more This paper proposes changes in architectural education to respond to BIM technology and the resulting complexity in the design concept. We examine the interoperability issues between design and analysis in professional practice. We present the results of a case study mapping the activities of two interdisciplinary student teams in the early design phases of a BIM-enabled project. Results show the problems associated with building simulation tools, core knowledge lacking in architectural education, and the relationship between information management, team process, and the types of tools used. A flexible curricular structure is proposed in architectural education, expanding our professional roles.
Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture
In the United States, university buildings use 17% of total non-residential building energy per y... more In the United States, university buildings use 17% of total non-residential building energy per year. According to the NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), the average lifecycle of a building in a university is 42 years with an EUI (energy use intensity) of 23 kWh/m 2 /y. Current building and energy codes limit the EUI to 16 kWh/m 2 /y for new school buildings; this benchmark can vary depending on climate, occupancy, and other contextual factors. Although the LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) system provides a set of guidelines to rate sustainable buildings, studies have shown that 28%-35% of the educational LEED-rated buildings use more energy than their conventional counterparts. This paper examines the issues specific to a LEED-rated design addition to an existing university building. The forum, a lecture hall expansion of to an existing building at the University of Kansas, has been proposed as environmentally friendly and energy-efficient building addition. Comfort and health aspects have been considered in the design in order to obtain LEED platinum certificate. The forum's energy performance strategies include a double-skin facade to reduce energy consumption and PV (photovoltaic) panels to generate onsite energy. This study considers various scenarios to meet NZEB (net-zero energy building) criteria and maximize energy savings. The feasibility of NZE criteria is evaluated for: (a) seasonal comparison; (b) facility occupancy; (c) PV panels' addition in relation to double skin facade. The results of NZEB approach are compared to LEED platinum requirements, based on RoI (return on investment) and PV panel's efficiency for this specific educational building.
The appropriation of cinematic techniques into the computer-design interface allows immersion in ... more The appropriation of cinematic techniques into the computer-design interface allows immersion in the virtual model using the camera view. This paper describes three approaches to fi lm in the early stages of design in fourth year architecture studios.
BIM in academia: Shifting our attention from product to process
T Tidafi and T Dorta Joining Languages Cultures and Visions Caadfutures 2009 Pum 2009 Pp 395 409, 2009
ABSTRACT This paper proposes changes in architectural education to respond to BIM technology and ... more ABSTRACT This paper proposes changes in architectural education to respond to BIM technology and the resulting complexity in the design concept. We examine the interoperability issues between design and analysis in professional practice. We present the results of a case study mapping the activities of two interdisciplinary student teams in the early design phases of a BIM-enabled project. Results show the problems associated with building simulation tools, core knowledge lacking in architectural education, and the relationship between information management, team process, and the types of tools used. A flexible curricular structure is proposed in architectural education, expanding our professional roles.
This paper focuses on the study of parametric modeling using a BIM tool for conceptual design. In... more This paper focuses on the study of parametric modeling using a BIM tool for conceptual design. In order to understand the use of BIM in the architectural design process, we compare the process of detail design and concept design using a BIM-based parametric tool. We present the results of two empirical studies: the design of a parametric curtain wall system,
This paper presents the development of an automated energy analysis for GSA and the results of a ... more This paper presents the development of an automated energy analysis for GSA and the results of a case study comparing two courthouse design options in the Preliminary Concept Design stage. The purpose of this study is to understand the issues around a BIM-driven concept design process that integrates building simulation for design evaluation. The study is developed in two phases:
BIM: Building Information Model BSM: Building Simulation Model GSA: General Services Administration IDF: Input Data File for Energy Plus
This paper presents the development of an automated energy analysis for GSA and the results of a ... more This paper presents the development of an automated energy analysis for GSA and the results of a case study comparing two courthouse design options in the Preliminary Concept Design stage. The purpose of this study is to understand the issues around a BIM-driven concept design process that integrates building simulation for design evaluation. The study is developed in two phases: 1) generating a Building Simulation Model (BSM) based on a Building Information Model (BIM); 2) conducting sensitivity analyses to evaluate variability when comparing two design options using building simulation.
Life-cycle cost assessment and energy performance evaluation of NZEB enhancement for LEED-rated educational facilities
Advances in Building Energy Research, 2015
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