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Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers (since 2010)

  • Inyim, P., Ha, H. Y., Phan, L., Zhu, Y., and Chen, S.-C., “Integration of Video Image Processing and BIM-based Energy Simulation for Analyzing the Impact of Dynamic User Patterns on Building Energy Consumption,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, September 27 - 28, 2014, Kunming, China.

  • Batouli, S. M. and Zhu, Y., "A Framework for Assessing Environmental Implications of an Urban Area," Construction Research Congress 2014@ sConstruction in a Global Network, Atlanta, GA, May 19 – 21, 2014.

  • Batouli, S. M. and Zhu, Y., "Using Accrual Accounting Life Cycle Assessment as an Indicator of Urban Sustainability," Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Orlando, FL, June 23 – 25, 2014.

  • Inyim, P. and Zhu, Y., “Application of Monte Carlo Simulation and Optimization to Multiple Objectives Analysis of Sustainable Building Designs,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Orlando, FL, June 23 – 25, 2014.

  • Ozcan-Deniz, G. and Zhu, Y., “Application of Formal Concept Analysis in Estimating the Cost of Green Buildings,” Proceedings of the 50th ASC Annual International Conference Proceedings, Washington, D.C., March 26 – 28, 2014.

  • Inyim, P. and Zhu, Y., “A Simulation‐based Approach for Selecting Sustainable Building Design,” Proceedings of CIB W78, October 9 – 12, 2013, Beijing, China

  • Ozcan‐Deniz, G. and Zhu, Y., “Using a Life Cycle Assessment Approach for Optimizing Multi‐Objectives in Construction Projects,” the Proceedings of the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, June 23 – 25, 2013. Los Angeles, CA.

  • Batouli, M. and Zhu, Y., “Comparative Life‐Cycle Assessment Study of Kenaf Fiber-based and Glass Fiber‐based Structural Insulation Panels,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, October 10 – 11, 2013, Karlsruhe, Germany.

  • Inyim, P. and Zhu, Y., “A Framework for Integrated Analysis of Building Designs Using Life Cycle Assessment and Energy Simulation,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, October 10 – 11, 2013, Karlsruhe, Germany.

  • Ozcan‐Deniz, G. and Zhu, Y. “Analyzing the Effect of Equipment Selection on the Global Warming Potential of Construction Projects Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, October 10 – 11, 2013, Karlsruhe, Germany.

  • Zhu, Y. and Shen, Z., “Applying Structure, Behavior and Function (SBF) and Discrete Event Modeling to Construction Education: a Pilot Study,” accepted for publication, Proceedings of the 2013 Associated Schools of Construction Conference, April 10-13, 2013, San Luis Obispo, CA. 

  • Zhu, Y., Inyim, P., and Rivera, J., “SimulEICon: A Multi-Objective Decision-Support Tool for Sustainable Construction,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Kansas City, Oct. 1-2, 2012.

  • Zhu, Y. and Tao, Y., “Ground Source Heat Pump Applications in Hot and Humid Climate: a Case Study in Florida,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Kansas City, Oct. 1-2, 2012.

  • Ha, S. Y., Chen, S. C., Zhu, Y., Luis, S., Greham, S., and Vassigh, S., “Constraint Driven Model Using Correlation and Collaborative Filtering for Sustainable Building,” the 13th IEEE International Conference on Information Reuse and Integration, Las Vegas, NV, August 8 – 10, 2012. 

  • Mun, J., Tao, Y., and Zhu, Y., “Energy and Cost Analysis of Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Hot and Humid Climate,” ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Puerto Rico, USA, July 8-12, 2012.

  • Ozcan, G. and Zhu, Y., “Evaluating Construction Methods for Low Carbon Emissions Using System Dynamics Modeling,” the 2012 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 17, 20, 2012.

  • Kang, Y., Spiegelhalter, T., Pala, N., Zhu, Y., and Bhattarai, A. (2012). “A Dynamic and Context-Driven Benchmarking Framework for Zero-Net-Energy Buildings,” the 2012 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 17, 20, 2012.

  • Zhu, Y. and Orabi, W., “An optimization model of time, cost and carbon emissions for building design and planning,” 1st International Conference on Building Sustainability Assessment, Porto, Portugal, May 23 – 25, 2012.

  • Orabi, W., Zhu, Y., and Ozcan, G., “Application of Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms to Emission Analysis of Construction Operations,” Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, May 21 – 23, 2012.

  • Spiegelhalter, T., Kang, Y., Pala, N., and Zhu, Y., “Diagnosing, Benchmarking and Transforming the LEED-certified FIU-SIPA Building into a Net-Zero-Energy-Building (Net-ZEBs),” the 2012 World Renewable Energy Forum, Denver, CO, May 13 – 17, 2012.

  • Jiang, A. and Zhu, Y. “Energy Consumption Simulation and Construction Cost Analysis for Wood and Steel Framing System in Florida Residential Housing – Case Study,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Guangzhou, November 18-19, 2011.

  • Zhu, Y. and Shen, Z., “Learning from Failure Construction Cases by Visualizing the Function and Behavior of Construction Systems,” Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Guangzhou, November 18-19, 2011.

  • Ozcan, G. and Zhu, Y., “Using Analytical Network Process to Analyze Construction Method Selection in Highway Projects, “Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Guangzhou, November 18-19, 2011.

  • Ozcan, G. and Zhu, Y., “A Systems Approach to Support the Selection of Highway Construction Operations with Environmental Concerns”, Proceedings of the International Conference of Construction and Real Estate Management, Guangzhou, November 18-19, 2011.

  • Mum, J., Rayegan, R., Canbek, C., Munera, S., Tao, Y. and Zhu, Y, “Energy and Cost Analysis of Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Hot and Humid Climate”, 2011 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, November 11 -17, 2011.

  • Shen, Z. and Zhu, Y., “Is visualization of engineering accidents or failure cases a good way to learn complex engineering systems?” SEFI 2011 Annual Conference, Lisbon, October 1-2, 2011.

  • Ozcan, G. and Zhu, Y., “A Decision-Making Model for Analyzing Highway Construction Processes with Environmental Constraints”, Proceedings of 2011CRIOCM International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing, China, September 23 – 25, 2011.

  • Ceron, V., Bayraktar, M., and Zhu, Y., “Photovoltaic Electricity, Solar Water Heating and Geothermal Acclimatization: Forecast Feasibility Analysis for a Residence in Miami,” Proceedings of the 9th LACCEI Latin American and Caribbean Conference (LACCEI’2011), Medellin, Columbia, August 3 – 5, 2011.  

  • Shen, Z. and Zhu, Y., “Complex Engineering System Leaning through Study of Engineering Cases using 3D Animations,” The ASEE 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 26 – 29, 2011.

  • Ozcan, G. and Zhu, Y., “Optimization of Time, Cost, and Environmental Impact for Sustainable Infrastructure Construction,” Proceedings of the 2011 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, FL, June, 19 – 22, 2011.

 

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