DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
| Researcher : Affleck J |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Affleck J. and Kvan T., Reinterpreting Virtual Heritage, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 169-178. |
| Researcher : Amato A |
| Project Title: | Developing an integrated construction technology teaching programme and establishment of an inter-collegiate centre of excellence for the teaching of construction technology: IT/CT innovative teaching in construction technology |
| Investigator(s): | Amato A, Cheung KP, Frewer RJB, Henri J, Trinidad SG |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Teaching Development Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish an inter-university institution for teaching construction technology and to radically revised and update its content, its teaching method and its delivery, by producing an integrated curriculum that includes the concept of sustainability as one of the core underlying precepts that will shape construction in the future, in consultation with an acceptable level of consensus among the consultative group. These new methods will be delivered via the web; with all teaching material being delivered in English with the facility to add other languages in the future. |
| Project Title: | Identifying relationship between air pollution and urban heat island: an integrated approach using remote sensing and field data |
| Investigator(s): | Amato A, Vohora VK, Frewer RJB |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify and map urban heat islands using remote sensing data; to detect temporal changes of heat islands and relate it with the air flow direction and other key variables such as thermal mass, urban form etc; to identify and calculate the thermal mass (a key variable) of the estates and establish the significance of this key variable. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Amato A., Wong Y.H.F., Humphrey S. and Choi M., A Case Study of Sustainable Refurbishment in Hong Kong: An Energy-Efficiency Assessment of the Parkside Apartments Refurbishment Carried Out for Swire Properties, International Workshop on Integrated Life-Cycle Management of Infrastructures. 2004. |
| Amato A., Henri J., Thilakaratne R.S. and Trinidad S., Process meets product: Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology (it|ct) at the University of Hong Kong, Scientific Journal on Applied Information Technology. 2005. |
| Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Henri J. and Trinidad S.G., Technology Enhanced Tectonics Teaching, The 4th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. Joensuu, Finland, ICALT, 2004. |
| Fellows R. and Amato A., In: M. Murray and D. Langford, Architect's Handbook of Construction Project Management . London, 2004, 269 - 282. |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong. , International Conference on Building Envelope System & Technology (ICBEST2004). Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong, Conference on Building Envelop Systems & Technology. Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Haase M. and Amato A., Double-skin facades in Hong Kong. , Fifth International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment. The University of Salford, UK, 2005. |
| Haase M. and Amato A., Fundamentals for climate responsive building envelopes., Glass in Buildings (Two). Bath, UK, 2005. |
| Henri J., Frewer R.J.B., Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Trinidad S.G., Atkinson R. and McBeath C., Changing Practice: An Exercise in Curriculum Development of Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology, Beyond the Comfort Zone: 21st ASCILITE Conference, Perth, Australia, December 5 - 8, 2004. ASCILITE. |
| Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., The Development of Quantitative Health Indicators for The TASC (Tool for The Assessment of Sustainable Construction), 11th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference. Helsinki, Finland, 2005. |
| Researcher : Chen LHC |
| Project Title: | A visual analysis of selected landscape architectural works with the assistance of digital image acquisition, digital image processing, and 3D digital modeling |
| Investigator(s): | Chen LHC |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Low Budget High Impact Programme |
| Start Date: | 11/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To set up a framework to systematically document and analyze selected landscape architectural works, utilizing the latest digital imaging and processing technologies. |
| Researcher : Cheung DTM |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung D.T.M., Invited Guest Critic for Design Studio Examinations, Dept. of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2000-2005). 2005. |
| Cheung D.T.M., Tourism and Cities in Asia - Invited Moderator for Round-Table discussion, ARCASIA, 11th ARCASIA Conference, Macau, 2004. Macau, 2004. |
| Cheung D.T.M., Winning Competition Entry - Assessed, Built and PublishedGlobal Positioning Satellite Station Design for Lands Department, HKSAR.Principle Designer in association with Leica Geosystems Ltd. Germany., In: Surveying and Mapping Office, Hong Kong Guide 2004. Hong Kong, Lands Dept., HKSAR, 2004, 1: 165-166. |
| Researcher : Cheung KP |
| Project Title: | Development of sets of heliodons and related image capturing devices for professional architects |
| Investigator(s): | Cheung KP |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop sets of heliodons and related image capturing devices for professional architects by designing and manufacturing prototypes of the heliodons and procuring relelated imaging capturing facilities, optimising factors governing the operation of such newly developed tools for use in the design office/studio and outdoor by professional architects for solar design of buildings. |
| Project Title: | Integrated architectural design of adaptable modular isolation chambers for patients in hospital wards |
| Investigator(s): | Cheung KP |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate and set up the rationale and principles for architectural design for isolation of patients against cross infection in hospitals to deal with infectious diseases such as SARS; to design options of adaptable modular isolations chambers; to make the prototype of the most preferred design and to test it. |
| Project Title: | An automated heliodon using a large fresnel lens of 1.2 m x 1 m x 3 mm thick for solar study of physical building models |
| Investigator(s): | Cheung KP |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To compare the common design principles and movement of components of heliodons and to design and manufacture and innovated an optimised automated heliodon that will produce quasi-parallel light [i.e. to simulate the parallel aspects of sunlight] by a Fresnel lens of 1.2m x 1m. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.P. and Yik W.Y., A plotter for plotting direct and reflected sunlight impinging onto and into buildings. , In: H. Cowan, Architectural Science Review. Sydney, Australia, University of Sydney, 2004, 47 (3): 251-261. |
| Cheung K.P., Airborne water diffuser. U S Patent No. US6889776 B2, 2005, 2005. |
| Cheung K.P. and Chan H.W., Integrated water fire fighting systems for tall buildings and the tallest building for encountering normal fires and terrorist and arsonist attack., In: , Fire Conference 2004- Total fire safety concept, Hong Kong. Dec 6-7, 2004. Department of Building Services Engineering. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong.. 2004. |
| Thomas M. and Cheung K.P., The future UK isolation rooms in hospitals , Second Symposium on Advanced Technology for Health Care and Hygiene Control, organized jointly by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MMNC Committee), The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Hong Kong Branch), and The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Hong Kong Section). May 27, 2005.. 2005. |
| Researcher : Close J |
| Project Title: | A building integrated photovoltaics school design and Hong Kong schools solar power education programme |
| Investigator(s): | Close J, Ngan C.C. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Matching Grant for Joint Research |
| Start Date: | 02/2001 |
| Completion Date: | 07/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| To show the value of BIPV (school) design in sub-tropical, high-rise, and high-density conditions and its importance in Hong Kong's programme for sustainable development. |
| Project Title: | Development of parameters for PV solar chimney applications in natural ventilation |
| Investigator(s): | Close J, Chan ATY, Fordham M. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To look in more detail at the parameters of the solar chimney design, the impact of extracted air volumes on the updraft and the means to optimise the process; to model and simulate the performance of natural ventilation systems enhanced by solar chimney and evaluate the effectiveness of such systems for different building sector groups in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | Development of a window shade with integrated concentrated PV cells applicable to contemporary high-rise buildings |
| Investigator(s): | Close J, Mueller H.F.O. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To increase photovoltaic (PV) generated electricity and reduce PV installation costs. Increased production has reduced PV module cost for all technologies. |
| Researcher : Frewer RJB |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Henri J., Frewer R.J.B., Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Trinidad S.G., Atkinson R. and McBeath C., Changing Practice: An Exercise in Curriculum Development of Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology, Beyond the Comfort Zone: 21st ASCILITE Conference, Perth, Australia, December 5 - 8, 2004. ASCILITE. |
| Researcher : Ganesan S |
| Project Title: | Current foreign debt crisis in China: implications for construction technology transfer in Shanghai |
| Investigator(s): | Ganesan S, Zhou Q, Zhi W.J. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Low Budget High Impact Programme |
| Start Date: | 11/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To generate rational guidelines for planning, design and construction of urban projects, in the context of utilising foreign resources Shanghai is chosen for case study. |
| Researcher : Gao S |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Gao S. and Kvan T., An Analysis of Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, In: J S Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition '04. Amsterdam, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004, 117-134. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining Learning in Multiple Settings, In: B. Martens and A. Brown , Learning from the Past - A Foundation for the Future. Dordrecht NL, Springer, 2005, 187-196. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining the distribution of framing in design communication, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 458-464. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Frames, Knowledge and Media: An Investigative Study of Frame Systems Within Computer and Paper Supported Collaborative Design Process, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), eCAADe 22. Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2004, 410-417. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 443-460. |
| Researcher : Gao S |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Gao S. and Kvan T., An Analysis of Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, In: J S Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition '04. Amsterdam, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004, 117-134. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining Learning in Multiple Settings, In: B. Martens and A. Brown , Learning from the Past - A Foundation for the Future. Dordrecht NL, Springer, 2005, 187-196. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining the distribution of framing in design communication, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 458-464. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Frames, Knowledge and Media: An Investigative Study of Frame Systems Within Computer and Paper Supported Collaborative Design Process, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), eCAADe 22. Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2004, 410-417. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 443-460. |
| Researcher : Garcia RJC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lau S.S.Y., Garcia R.J.C., Kwok M.M., Ou Y., Zhang Y., Shen S.J. and Namba H., Sustainable Design in its simplest from – lessons from the living villages of Fujian rammed earth houses, , STRUCTURAL SURVEY (70%), (Accepted without amendment). U.K.:, Emerald, 2005. |
| Lau S.S.Y., Garcia R.J.C., Chau K.W., Kanitpun R., Shimatsu Y., Grunder P., Baharuddin and Koo R., Sustainable Resorts: Learning from the 2004 Tsunami, Disaster Prevention and Management. U.K., Emerald, 2005. |
| Researcher : Haase M |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong. , International Conference on Building Envelope System & Technology (ICBEST2004). Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong, Conference on Building Envelop Systems & Technology. Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Haase M. and Amato A., Double-skin facades in Hong Kong. , Fifth International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment. The University of Salford, UK, 2005. |
| Haase M. and Amato A., Fundamentals for climate responsive building envelopes., Glass in Buildings (Two). Bath, UK, 2005. |
| Researcher : Herr CM |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Herr C.M. and Kvan T., Using Cellular Automata to Generate High-Density Building Form, In: B. Martens and A. Brown, Learning from the Past - A Foundation for the Future. Dordrecht, Springer, 2005, 249-258. |
| Researcher : Howe AS |
| Project Title: | Architectural investigation through digital video |
| Investigator(s): | Howe AS |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants |
| Start Date: | 01/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To enhance studio and digital media / visual communication courses in the Department of Architecture by establishing curriculum and improving facilities available for teaching digital video content production and editing capabilities. |
| Project Title: | Kit-of-parts / object-oriented approaches to sustainability in building construction and maintenance |
| Investigator(s): | Howe AS |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding for New Staff |
| Start Date: | 08/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To demonstrate that well designed shapes, configurations, and groupings of building components can contribute to the sustainability of buildings; to demonstrate that the careful selection of materials and construction / manufacturing processes can contribute to the sustainability of buildings. |
| Researcher : Hui DCK |
| Project Title: | Culture-led Urban Regeneration and Clustering Strategies of Creative Industries for Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta |
| Investigator(s): | Hui DCK |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 07/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| Refer to hard copy |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Hui D.C.K., A Guangdong-hk-macau Creativity Index, Sixth Guangdong-hk-macau Cultural Cooperation Forum, Dongguan. 2005. |
| Hui D.C.K. and Ng C.H., A Study On Creativity Index, In: Desmond Hui, Home Affairs Bureau, Hksar Government. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Hui D.C.K., Art Museums and Contemporary Culture - What is at Stake?, International Symposium by Singapore Art Museum. 2005. |
| Hui D.C.K. and Wong K.C., Conservation Study Of Tsang Tai Uk, The Antiquities & Monuments Office. 2004. |
| Hui D.C.K., Creative Industries And Creative Communities, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2005. |
| Hui D.C.K., Defining the Contemporary: Public Art and Architecture, In: Chau Beng Huat, Seni Singapore 2004: Art and the Contemporary Symposium. 2004. |
| Hui D.C.K., Learning From Mapping Exercises: From Baseline Studies To A Creativity Index, Asia-pacific Creative Communities Senior Expert Symposium By Unesco, Unido, Wipo, World Bank, Asian Development Bank. 2005. |
| Hui D.C.K., On Data Collection For Cultural Industries In Asia And The Pacific, The 2nd International Forum On China Cultural Industry Paper Anthology. Beijing, Peoole's Daily Publisher, 2004. |
| Hui D.C.K., Study on Chinese Cultural Industries, The World Forum on China Studies. Shanghai, 2004. |
| Hui D.C.K., The 2nd International Forum on China Cultural Industries, Shanxi Provincial Government. 2004. |
| Wong K.C. and Hui D.C.K., An Academic Financial Study Of The West Kowloon Cultural District, The Arts Development Council. 2005. |
| Researcher : Jia B |
| Project Title: | Pilot study on infill component flexibility: its implementation and development potentials in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Jia B |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| (1) Products guidance booklet on flexible infill elements; (2) Forming an advisory group of supporters from the housing industry and professions, locally and nationally. A network is to set up with architects, manufacturers, builders, developers and state agencies to build alliances of experts interested in joining, supporting and benefiting from flexible infill systems; (3) through experimental mock-up flat the research will demonstrate a usable space of 60 sq.m (equivalent to a 3 bedroom unit in Harmony II) can be obatined in 51 sq.m (2 bedroom unit). It targets on a reduction of the waste output by 35% in building refurbishment. (4) Two refereed papers in international journals; (5) this research is pilot study, the finding of which will be used for a more ambitious research based RGC grant. |
| Researcher : Jia Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kvan T. and Jia Y., Student's Learning Styles and Their Correlation with Performance in Architectural Design Studio, Design Studies. 2005, 26:1: 19-34. |
| Researcher : Karakiewicz JA |
| Project Title: | Exploring the dimensions of urban densities |
| Investigator(s): | Karakiewicz JA |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Low Budget High Impact Programme |
| Start Date: | 11/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To find a collective approach to the problems of finding appropriate design responses to high densities in urban settlement. |
| Project Title: | Design principles for better pedestrian experiance |
| Investigator(s): | Karakiewicz JA |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 10/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop principles applicable to high-density city design. |
| Project Title: | High-density development in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Karakiewicz JA |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Completion Date: | 10/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To look at the alternatives which can lead to better living environment and better quality of life without increase in land consumption and increase in infrastructure. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Awarded a prize and a trophy, Central Glass International Design Competition 2004 Shinkenchiku-sha Co, Ltd, Sept 14, 2004. 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., City as a Megastructure, In: Mike Jenks, Future Forms for Sustainable Cities. Elsevier, 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A. and Kvan T., High Rise Multi-layer Village, 39th Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition. 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Kvan T. and Yu K.S., Morphologies in a High Density Asian City: Morphologies of a Three Dimensional Shopping Street, In: P Yang (ed), Great Asian Streets Symposium 2004. Singapore, National University of Singapore. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Poon Choi Multi-layer City. Dealing with overcrowding by intensifying the land use, International Symposium on City Planning 2004, Sept 10 - 12, 2004. Sapporo. |
| Karakiewicz J.A. and Kvan T., Quantum City, Beijing Architecture Biennial, third prize. 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Student work exhibited (Fourth Year, Quantum Urban Design Studio 2004), The First Architectural Biennial, Beijing, 2004, Sept 20 - Oct 6, 2004. 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Three items chosen from 8000 submissions, The Summer Exhibition at Royal Academy 2004, Jun 8 - Aug 16, 2004. The Royal Academy, London, 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Work exhibited, Jyosui kaikan, Fuji no Ma, Tokyo, Japan, at the award ceremony for Central Glass International Design Competition 2004 Shinkenchiku-sha Co, Ltd, Oct 14, 2004 . 2004. |
| Researcher : Kuan KS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kuan K.S. and Kvan T., Supporting objects in voxel-based design environments, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 105-113. |
| Schnabel M.A., Kvan T., Kuan K.S. and Li W., 3D Crossover: Exploring Objets Digitalis, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 475-490. |
| Researcher : Kvan T |
| Project Title: | Job burnout and construction project performance |
| Investigator(s): | Kvan T, Rowlinson SM, Phua FTT |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the degree of burnout in the construction industry; to identify the sources and consequences of burnout among construction professionals in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | A profile of professional practice of architecture in China |
| Investigator(s): | Kvan T |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Completion Date: | 10/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To attempt to characterise the current state of professional architectural practice in China. |
| Project Title: | Job burnout and construction project performance |
| Investigator(s): | Kvan T, Rowlinson SM, Phua FTT |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the degree of burnout in the construction industry; to identify the sources and consequences of burnout among construction professionals in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | KCRC Linear City Research Project |
| Investigator(s): | Kvan T |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) |
| Start Date: | 01/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| Refer to hard copy |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Affleck J. and Kvan T., Reinterpreting Virtual Heritage, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 169-178. |
| Dave B. and Kvan T., Editorial, International Journal of Architectural Computing . 2004, 2:4: 427-428. |
| Gao S. and Kvan T., An Analysis of Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, In: J S Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition '04. Amsterdam, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004, 117-134. |
| Herr C.M. and Kvan T., Using Cellular Automata to Generate High-Density Building Form, In: B. Martens and A. Brown, Learning from the Past - A Foundation for the Future. Dordrecht, Springer, 2005, 249-258. |
| Karakiewicz J.A. and Kvan T., High Rise Multi-layer Village, 39th Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition. 2004. |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Kvan T. and Yu K.S., Morphologies in a High Density Asian City: Morphologies of a Three Dimensional Shopping Street, In: P Yang (ed), Great Asian Streets Symposium 2004. Singapore, National University of Singapore. |
| Karakiewicz J.A. and Kvan T., Quantum City, Beijing Architecture Biennial, third prize. 2004. |
| Kuan K.S. and Kvan T., Supporting objects in voxel-based design environments, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 105-113. |
| Kvan T. and Li W., A computer-supported participative design jury, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 154-164. |
| Kvan T., Associate Editor, International Journal of Design Computing. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Digital Design and Architectural Education, Chengdu University. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Digital Design and Architectural Education, Chongqing University. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Directions in Digital Research in Architecture, Technical University of Krakow. 2005. |
| Kvan T., Mark E., Oxman R. and Martens B., Ditching the Dinosaur: Redefining the Role of Digital Media in Education, International Journal of Design Computing. 2004, 7. |
| Kvan T., Editorial Board, Automation in Construction. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Editorial Board, CEBE Transactions. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Editorial Board, CoDesign. 2004. |
| Kvan T., Editorial Board, Design Studies. 2005. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining Learning in Multiple Settings, In: B. Martens and A. Brown , Learning from the Past - A Foundation for the Future. Dordrecht NL, Springer, 2005, 187-196. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Examining the distribution of framing in design communication, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 458-464. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Frames, Knowledge and Media: An Investigative Study of Frame Systems Within Computer and Paper Supported Collaborative Design Process, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), eCAADe 22. Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2004, 410-417. |
| Kvan T., In: Bharat DaveThomas Kvan, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4. |
| Kvan T., Modes of Representation, Architectural Review Australia. 2004, AR090: 82-83. |
| Kvan T. and Gao S., Problem Framing in Multiple Settings, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 443-460. |
| Kvan T. and Jia Y., Student's Learning Styles and Their Correlation with Performance in Architectural Design Studio, Design Studies. 2005, 26:1: 19-34. |
| Kvan T. and Seichter H., Tangible Interfaces in Design Computing, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), eCAADe 22. Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2004, 159-166. |
| Schnabel M.A. and Kvan T., 3D Crossover - From Digital Modelling to Rapid Prototyping, 3D Scanning and Physical Depiction, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), 22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings, in Architecture in the Network Society, Sept 15 - 18, 2004. Copenhagen, Denmark, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 304-311. |
| Schnabel M.A., Kvan T., Kuan K.S. and Li W., 3D Crossover: Exploring Objets Digitalis, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 475-490. |
| Yip L.P., Rowlinson S.M., Kvan T. and Lingard H.C., Job Burnout within the Hong Kong Construction Industry: A Cultural Perspective, In: Sullivan, K. and Kashiwagi, D.T., Proceedings of the International Symposium of CIB W92/TG23/W107 International Symposium on Procurement Systems - The Impact of Cultural Differences and Systems on Construction Performance. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2005, 383-391. |
| Yip L.P., Rowlinson S.M., Kvan T. and Lingard H., Job burnout within Hong Kong construction industry: a cultural perspective, 2005 CIB W92/T23/W107 International Symposium on Procurement Systems. CIB, 2005, 383-391. |
| Researcher : Lau SSY |
| Project Title: | Research on building and window design: an empirical study to enhance daylight qualities in high-rise residential apartment buildings in Hong Kong - a thirty year's struggle |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY, Chau Leung KC, Lam W.H. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) |
| Start Date: | 09/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| This project attempts to examine how windows are placed and sized with reference to the rooms and outside surroundings. An interactive performance-based design approach will be proposed to facilitate visualizing and quantifying daylight performance. Various daylight predictive design tools available commercially will be validated in real situations. |
| Project Title: | BHI as a benchmarking tool to classify residential buildings in respect of health & hygiene environment for Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY, Chau KW, Ho DCW, Giridharan R. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | VCO SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop a Building Health and Hygiene Index to assist general public, and professionals to evaluate and achieve desirable environmental hygienic performance of homes and offices. |
| Project Title: | Urban design approach to lower space conditioning energy in residential developments in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY, Frewer RJB, Ganesan S, Givoni B. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To analyse the impact of built form-fabric, density and land-use descriptors on outside temperature, humidity and wind velocity (Thermal comfort) in residential estates, and formulate parameters to lower the space conditoning energy at an urban concept design stage. |
| Project Title: | Urban design approach to lower space conditioning energy in residential developments in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY, Frewer RJB, Ganesan S, Givoni B. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) |
| Start Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To analyse the impact of built form-fabric, density and land-use descriptors on outside temperature, humidity and wind velocity (Thermal comfort) in residential estates, and formulate parameters to lower the space conditoning energy at an urban concept design stage. |
| Project Title: | Urban design to lower space conditioning energy in inner city mixed use residential-street blocks in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 01/2005 |
| Abstract: |
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| Project Title: | Urban design to lower space conditioning energy in inner city mixed use residential-street blocks in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Lau SSY, Ganesan S, Giridharan R., Givoni B. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) |
| Start Date: | 01/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| To analyze the impact of built form-fabric and formulate parameters to lower the outdoor air temperature and space conditioning energy at urban concept design stage. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., A framework for building performance assessment, Keynote speech for the 2004 Real Estate Environment Summit Forum, China Construction News, Ministry of Construction of the PRC. 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., The effect of property management on health and hygiene conditions of apartment buildings in Hong Kong, The 9th Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES) International Conference. New Delhi, India, 2004, 15pp. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Chau K.W., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., Assessing the health and hygiene performance of apartment buildings, In: Emerald, Facilities. U.K., Emerald, 2004, 22 NO.3/4: 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Literati Club Awards for Excellence: Outstanding Paper, Facilities, Emerald Publishing. UK, Emerald Publishing, 2005. |
| Researcher : Lee HY |
| Project Title: | Asian markets: food, form and culture |
| Investigator(s): | Lee HY, DiStefano L |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding for New Staff |
| Start Date: | 03/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To achieve sustainable redevelopment of Hong Kong's limited urban land resources through conservation, and by extension, through retaining the inherent character of a place in the process of redevelopment. |
| Researcher : Li W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kvan T. and Li W., A computer-supported participative design jury, In: Anand Bhatt, CAADRIA 2005. 154-164. |
| Schnabel M.A., Kvan T., Kuan K.S. and Li W., 3D Crossover: Exploring Objets Digitalis, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 475-490. |
| Researcher : Lu LL |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lu L.L., Emergence: Emergency, Emerging Hong Kong Architects. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, 2004. |
| Lu L.L., Exhibition of Competition Entry toWest Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan CompetitionJuly, 2004 Beijing Biennale, Beijing Biennale. 2004. |
| Lu L.L., Identity, Hybridity and Resistance, INDESEM 2005 : A Political Act. Netherlands, Delft University of Technology Press, 2005. |
| Lu L.L., Porous Urbanism , Journal: 32 Beijing New York. 32BNY Pamphlet Architecture (USA), 2004. |
| Lu L.L., The Asian Arcades Project : Progressive Porosity, Prespecta # 36 Yale Architecture Journal . Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press, 2005. |
| Lu L.L., The Culture of Competition, In: Joey Ho, Catherine Cheung, Jason Kan, Leslie Lu (editorial consultant), Beijing Duck and Daily Bread, A Decade of Winning Competitions 1993-2003. Hong Kong, Hinge Marketing Ltd, 2005, 12-17. |
| Researcher : Lung DPY |
| Project Title: | Field research on dense urban housing: revising urban housing planning and design guidelines to mitigate environmental health hazards in high-density cities |
| Investigator(s): | Lung DPY |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 07/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| Refer to hard copy |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., A framework for building performance assessment, Keynote speech for the 2004 Real Estate Environment Summit Forum, China Construction News, Ministry of Construction of the PRC. 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., The effect of property management on health and hygiene conditions of apartment buildings in Hong Kong, The 9th Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES) International Conference. New Delhi, India, 2004, 15pp. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Chau K.W., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., Assessing the health and hygiene performance of apartment buildings, In: Emerald, Facilities. U.K., Emerald, 2004, 22 NO.3/4: 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Literati Club Awards for Excellence: Outstanding Paper, Facilities, Emerald Publishing. UK, Emerald Publishing, 2005. |
| Lung D.P.Y., In: Lung, David, The Conservation of Urban Heritage: Macao Vision. Macao Cultural Institute, 2005, xiii - xxi. |
| Researcher : Ou Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lau S.S.Y., Garcia R.J.C., Kwok M.M., Ou Y., Zhang Y., Shen S.J. and Namba H., Sustainable Design in its simplest from – lessons from the living villages of Fujian rammed earth houses, , STRUCTURAL SURVEY (70%), (Accepted without amendment). U.K.:, Emerald, 2005. |
| Researcher : Padua M |
| Project Title: | Designed landscapes of Hong Kong : 1980-2001 |
| Investigator(s): | Padua M |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Initiation Programme |
| Start Date: | 05/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| (1) Identification of Hong Kong landscape architectural projects carried out between 1980-2001 that have been most influential within the design profession; (2) Preliminary analysis of major design styles represented by these projects; (3) Creation of an information base for further work on international and local influences on emerging design styles in Hong Kong. |
| Project Title: | Sustainable landscapes and open spaces in hyper-dense cities: determining useable, functional, and accessible landscapes for Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Padua M |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the appropriate amount of useable and accessible landscape and open spaces in hyper-dense ciities for Hong Kong through a comparative analysis of three cities: New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong; to analyze current research on sustainable cities and the relationship of accessible useable and functional landscapes to the density of land uses and various user groups in hyper-dense cities; to formulate preliminary guidelines for renewing existing open spaces or the development of new open spaces in urban Hong Kong. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Padua M., Future Scale, Landscape Architecture, Journal for the American Society of Landscape Architects. USA, The American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington DC, 2004, 94(8): 100-117. |
| Researcher : Schnabel MA |
| Project Title: | Collaborative immersive virtual environments |
| Investigator(s): | Schnabel MA, Wang WP, Kvan T |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Small Project Funding |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish a common platform that potentiates collaborative design within Immersive Virtual Environments (IVE) |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Schnabel M.A. and Kvan T., 3D Crossover - From Digital Modelling to Rapid Prototyping, 3D Scanning and Physical Depiction, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), 22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings, in Architecture in the Network Society, Sept 15 - 18, 2004. Copenhagen, Denmark, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 304-311. |
| Schnabel M.A., Kvan T., Kuan K.S. and Li W., 3D Crossover: Exploring Objets Digitalis, International Journal of Architectural Computing. 2004, 2:4: 475-490. |
| Schnabel M.A., Creation and Translation: Virtual 3D Architectural Environments, In: Choutgrajank, Charoensilp, Keatruangkamala & Nakapan, Proceedings 8th CAADRIA Conference, Oct 18 - 20, 2003 (Best Paper Award). Thailand, Rangsit University, 2004, 371-383. |
| Researcher : Seichter H |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kvan T. and Seichter H., Tangible Interfaces in Design Computing, In: B Rüdiger, B Tournay and H Ærbaek (eds), eCAADe 22. Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2004, 159-166. |
| Researcher : Thilakaratne RS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Amato A., Henri J., Thilakaratne R.S. and Trinidad S., Process meets product: Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology (it|ct) at the University of Hong Kong, Scientific Journal on Applied Information Technology. 2005. |
| Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Henri J. and Trinidad S.G., Technology Enhanced Tectonics Teaching, The 4th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. Joensuu, Finland, ICALT, 2004. |
| Henri J., Frewer R.J.B., Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Trinidad S.G., Atkinson R. and McBeath C., Changing Practice: An Exercise in Curriculum Development of Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology, Beyond the Comfort Zone: 21st ASCILITE Conference, Perth, Australia, December 5 - 8, 2004. ASCILITE. |
| Researcher : Thilakaratne RS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Amato A., Henri J., Thilakaratne R.S. and Trinidad S., Process meets product: Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology (it|ct) at the University of Hong Kong, Scientific Journal on Applied Information Technology. 2005. |
| Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Henri J. and Trinidad S.G., Technology Enhanced Tectonics Teaching, The 4th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. Joensuu, Finland, ICALT, 2004. |
| Henri J., Frewer R.J.B., Amato A., Thilakaratne R.S., Trinidad S.G., Atkinson R. and McBeath C., Changing Practice: An Exercise in Curriculum Development of Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology, Beyond the Comfort Zone: 21st ASCILITE Conference, Perth, Australia, December 5 - 8, 2004. ASCILITE. |
| Researcher : Wong WS |
| Project Title: | An analysis of the health and hygiene issues in public housing with special reference to non-compliance of Buildings Ordinance (CAP 123) |
| Investigator(s): | Wong WS |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | VCO SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the problems of non-compliance with building regulations in existing public housing that could impose potential health hazard on tenants with respect ot spread of infectious diseases such as SARS; to develop remedial measures for existing public housing estates; to propose preventive measures for new housing buildings; to develop a database for preparation of a manuals for tenant's and manager's household manual. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., A framework for building performance assessment, Keynote speech for the 2004 Real Estate Environment Summit Forum, China Construction News, Ministry of Construction of the PRC. 2004. |
| Chau K.W., Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., The effect of property management on health and hygiene conditions of apartment buildings in Hong Kong, The 9th Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES) International Conference. New Delhi, India, 2004, 15pp. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Chau K.W., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S. and Lung D.P.Y., Assessing the health and hygiene performance of apartment buildings, In: Emerald, Facilities. U.K., Emerald, 2004, 22 NO.3/4: 58-69. |
| Ho D.C.W., Leung H.F., Wong S.K., Cheung A.K.C., Lau S.S.Y., Wong W.S., Lung D.P.Y. and Chau K.W., Literati Club Awards for Excellence: Outstanding Paper, Facilities, Emerald Publishing. UK, Emerald Publishing, 2005. |
| Wong W.S., A Model of Conservation to Establish Cultural Significance : Case Study on a Victorian Colonial Police Station, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. 2005. |
| Wong W.S., Design award for Urban Renewal Competition in Lee Tung Street, Urban Renewal Authority. 2004. |
| Wong W.S., The Practice of Fourfold Dependent Origination for Entering into Non-conceptuality, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. 2005. |
| Researcher : Wong YHF |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Amato A., Wong Y.H.F., Humphrey S. and Choi M., A Case Study of Sustainable Refurbishment in Hong Kong: An Energy-Efficiency Assessment of the Parkside Apartments Refurbishment Carried Out for Swire Properties, International Workshop on Integrated Life-Cycle Management of Infrastructures. 2004. |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong. , International Conference on Building Envelope System & Technology (ICBEST2004). Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Haase M., Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., Double-skin facades for Hong Kong, Conference on Building Envelop Systems & Technology. Sydney, Australia, 2004. |
| Wong Y.H.F. and Amato A., The Development of Quantitative Health Indicators for The TASC (Tool for The Assessment of Sustainable Construction), 11th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference. Helsinki, Finland, 2005. |
| Researcher : Ye AM |
| Project Title: | Urban regeneration through upgrading and rehabilitation |
| Investigator(s): | Ye AM, Smith PC, Lai LWC, Ganesan S, Smith P.C., Tang R.M.H. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To collect and synthesize all appropriate sources of information relating to rehabilitation of old street blocks in order to identify key issues and problems; to survey building and population characteristics of one or more typical street blocks containing at least one multi-storey tenement building, in an identified older district (Yaumatei) currently udergoing urban renewal; to formulate a set of urban design, architectural and structural parameters related to proposed rehabilitation and upgrading; to test the applicability of parameters in terms of regeneration and upgrading proposals for an urban neighborhood and, in the process, illustrate a revitalized approach to urban renewal with a view to community regeneration. |
| Project Title: | Urban regeneration through upgrading and rehabilitation |
| Investigator(s): | Ye AM, Smith PC, Lai LWC, Ganesan S, Smith P.C., Tang R.M.H. |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 03/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To collect and synthesize all appropriate sources of information relating to rehabilitation of old street blocks in order to identify key issues and problems; to survey building and population characteristics of one or more typical street blocks containing at least one multi-storey tenement building, in an identified older district (Yaumatei) currently udergoing urban renewal; to formulate a set of urban design, architectural and structural parameters related to proposed rehabilitation and upgrading; to test the applicability of parameters in terms of regeneration and upgrading proposals for an urban neighborhood and, in the process, illustrate a revitalized approach to urban renewal with a view to community regeneration. |
| Researcher : Yik WY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.P. and Yik W.Y., A plotter for plotting direct and reflected sunlight impinging onto and into buildings. , In: H. Cowan, Architectural Science Review. Sydney, Australia, University of Sydney, 2004, 47 (3): 251-261. |
| Researcher : Yu KS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Karakiewicz J.A., Kvan T. and Yu K.S., Morphologies in a High Density Asian City: Morphologies of a Three Dimensional Shopping Street, In: P Yang (ed), Great Asian Streets Symposium 2004. Singapore, National University of Singapore. |