AJLA AKSAMIJA portrait
  • Distinguished Chair for Resilient Places, School Of Architecture
  • Professor, School Of Architecture
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Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • Innovations in Facade Design and Technologies. PI: Ajla Aksamija. Ceraclad, 08/15/2023 - 09/30/2023. Total project budget to date: $3,000.00
  • Building Performance Evaluation and Energy-Efficient Retrofitting Strategies for Institutional Buildings: A Case Study of Research Laboratories at the University of Utah. PI: Timothy Adekunle . Co-PI(s): Ajla Aksamija. Office of Vice President for Research, 04/01/2023 - 03/31/2024. Total project budget to date: $20,000.00
  • Thermal Behavior and Moisture Transport in High-Performance Facades Professional Workshop. PI: Ajla Aksamija. Ceraclad, 10/15/2022 - 12/15/2022. Total project budget to date: $3,000.00
  • Impact of Hybrid Working on Renovation Strategies for Existing Office Buildings. PI: Ajla Aksamija. University Connected Learning, University of Utah, 01/2022 - 12/2022. Total project budget to date: $10,000.00
  • Sustainable and High-Performance Facades Professional Workshop. PI: Ajla Aksamija. Ceraclad, 09/15/2021 - 10/30/2021. Total project budget to date: $3,000.00

Research Groups

  • Suncica Milosevic, Graduate Student. 01/01/2022 - present.

Presentations

  • “Regenerative Design: Achieving Net-Zero Energy in Existing Buildings through Energy-Efficient Retrofits”, Transforming the Built Environment: Accelerating Circular and Digital Transition Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/21/2023.
  • “Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Improving Building Performance through Regenerative Design”, AIA Building Performance Knowledge Community. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/08/2023.
  • “Role of Innovation and R&D in Facade Design, Research and Education”, ERASMUS+ Transforming Architectural and Civil Engineering Education Towards a Sustainable Model (TACEESM) Program. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/19/2023.
  • “Facades Education: From High-Perfomance Building Envelope Design to Integrated Building Technology Courses”, Facades Tectonics Institute Education Forum. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/15/2023.
  • “Principles of Sustainable Design”, Engineers Without Borders, University of Utah. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/31/2023.
  • “Thermal Behavior and Moisture Transport in High-Performance Facades: Design Considerations", Ceraclad Special Event. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/08/2022.
  • “Innovations in High-Performance Facade Systems”, BIM4TURKEY. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/16/2022.
  • “Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing Laboratory Building: Analysis of Building Performance”, Facade World Congress 2022, Los Angeles, CA, October 12-13. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/12/2022.
  • "Condensation Study of Windows: Comparative Analysis of Different Window Systems under Various Exterior Conditions”, Facade World Congress 2022, Los Angeles, CA, October 12-13. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/12/2022.
  • “Novel Active Facade Systems and Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings: Impact of Thermoelectric Materials on Heating and Cooling in Different Climates”, Facade World Congress 2022, Los Angeles, CA, October 12-13. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/12/2022.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Facades: Design Methods and Technologies”, AIA Utah Conference, September 27. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/27/2022.
  • “Research in Architectural Profession: Role of R&D in Contemporary Practice”, AIA Utah Conference, September 27. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/27/2022.
  • "Research Methods in Architecture”, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, September 7. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/07/2022.
  • "Decarbonizing the Built Environment for Sustainable Future”, International Conference on Sustainable Development ICSD 2022, Symposia on Designing Smart, Inclusive and Resilient Cities, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 23-26. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/25/2022.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Facades: A Decade of Educational Programs”, European Facade Network Conference: Teaching Facades for a Sustainable Future, Lisbon, Portugal. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/14/2022.
  • “Thermoelectric Facades: Modelling Procedure and Comparative Analysis of Energy Performance in Various Climate Conditions”, Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2022 Conference, May 23. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/23/2022.
  • "Decarbonizing Built Environment through Regenerative Design: Achieving Net-Zero Energy in Existing Buildings", Designing Carbon Neutral Cities Symposium, Urban Design Utah/AIA Utah, April 12. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/12/2022.
  • “Decarbonizing Built Environment: High-Performance Retrofits of Existing Buildings”, Symposium on Circular Economy in Architecture. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/17/2021.
  • “Wood Enclosure Systems: Design and Research Considerations”, Mass Timber Symposium. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/16/2021.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Building Facades”, Arch Next. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/21/2021.
  • “Innovations in Building Skins and the Role of R&D”, General Services Administration (GSA) Building Enclosure Workshop. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/05/2021.
  • “Building Science Research: Impacts on High-Performance Buildings”, College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/09/2021.
  • “Future of Building Performance Research: Innovations in Simulations, Modeling and Applications”, 2020 Building Performance Symposium, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/02/2021.
  • “Impacts of Climate Change on Facade Performance and Advanced Facade Materials”, High-Performance Facades Workshop. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/15/2021.
  • “Thermal Behavior and Moisture Resistance in High-Performance Facades”, High-Performance Facades Workshop. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/13/2021.
  • “Facades’ Impact on Buildings’ Energy Consumption and Occupants’ Comfort", High-Performance Facades Workshop. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/08/2021.
  • “Passive Design Strategies for High-Performance Facades”, High-Performance Facades Workshop. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/06/2021.
  • “Design Methods for High-Performance Facades in Warm Climates”, Facades Plus, Design and Construction in the Southeast. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/15/2020.
  • “Future of Building Performance Research”, 5th International Graduate Student Symposium: Human Behavior, Performance, and Built Environments, Illinois Institute of Technology,. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/13/2020.
  • “Sustainable Design and Research in Practice”, University of Michigan at Ann-Arbor. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/11/2020.
  • “Innovations in AEC and the Role of Interdisciplinary Research”, AEC Tech 2020. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/19/2020.
  • “High-Performance Design and Building Science in Practice and Research”, University of Maryland. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/13/2020.
  • "Towards Future Solutions”, Taking Action: A Conversation on Climate Change and Architecture in Canada, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/05/2020.
  • “Thermoelectric Facades: Simulation of Heating, Cooling and Energy Generation Potential for Novel Intelligent Facade Systems”, Facade World Congress 2020. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/19/2020.
  • “Innovations in Facade Materials”, Imagining Innovative Facades Workshop. Presentation, Presented, 08/18/2020.
  • “Innovations in Architecture: Role of Research and Building Technologies”, International Academic Conference on Architecture and Design (IACAD) 2020. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/05/2020.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Facades”, Western Massachusetts American Institute of Architects. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/14/2020.
  • “Innovations in Architecture: Role of Digital Technologies and Research in Contemporary Practice”, DR_SoM: Design Research Series on Method, Digital Practice and Emerging Possibilities in a Shifting Architectural Profession, Graz University of Technology. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/24/2019.
  • “Double Skin Facades: Thermal and Energy Performance in Different Climate Types”, Facade Tectonics 2016. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/11/2019.
  • “Designing for Well-Being: Building Science and Innovation in Healthcare Design”, Design for Living Research Symposium, Drexel University. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/11/2019.
  • “Innovations in Architecture”, Architectural Engineering Lecture Series, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/19/2019.
  • “Innovative Technologies for Facade Systems”, Sistemas & Tecnologias Para Cerramientos de Edificios: SISTECCER XI, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/06/2019.
  • “Design Methods for Sustainable, High-Performance Facades”, Sistemas & Tecnologias Para Cerramientos de Edificios: SISTECCER XI, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/05/2019.
  • “Virtual/Augmented Reality in Architectural Profession and Education”, Data Science Center Research Symposium, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/24/2019.
  • “Designing Sustainable Facades: Research and Education”, Facade Forum, Jefferson University. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/13/2019.
  • “Research Work/Women in Architecture”, Art+Math Symposium, University of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/04/2019.
  • “Innovations in Architecture”, University of Akron, Ohio. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/25/2019.
  • “Methods for Integrating Parametric Design with Building Performance Analysis”, EAAE/ARCC International 2018 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/17/2018.
  • “Experimental Study on Integration of Thermoelectric Materials in Exterior Walls for Heating and Cooling in High-Performance Buildings”, Building Enclosure Science and Technology (BEST) 5 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/17/2018.
  • “Technological Advancements and Emerging Trends in Architectural Profession: How to Form, Organize and Operate Innovative Practice”, Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Miami Chapter. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/06/2018.
  • “Thermoelectric Materials in Exterior Walls: Experimental Study on Using Smart Facades for Heating and Cooling in High-Performance Buildings”, Facade World Congress 2018. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/13/2018.
  • “Integrating Innovations in Architecture”, New Jersey Institute of Technology, College of Architecture and Design. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/15/2018.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Building Facades”, Worcester Polytechnic University, Architectural Engineering Department. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/01/2018.
  • “Research in Practice: Methods”, Yale University. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/17/2017.
  • “Sustainable Building Facades”, Architecture 2030 Net-Zero Energy Training Program, Shanghai, China. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/21/2017.
  • Integration of Parametric Design in Architecture and Building Performance Simulations: Applications for Facade Design”, 3rd International Biodigital Architecture & Genetics Conference, Barcelona, Spain. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/08/2017.
  • “Double-Skin Facades and Daylight Simulations: Comparative Study of Facade Typologies and Effects on Natural Light in Different Climate Types”, Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) 2017, Toronto, Canada. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/23/2017.
  • “Innovations in Architecture”, SpaArc 2017. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/13/2017.
  • “Thermal and Energy Performance of Double Skin Facades in Different Climate Types”, PowerSkin 2017 Conference, Technical University of Munich, Germany. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 01/19/2017.
  • “Sustainable, High-Performance Building Facades”, Technoform, Pinothek der Moderne, Munich, Germany. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/18/2017.
  • “Impact of Climate Change on Thermal and Energy Performance of Facade Types in Different Climates”, Facade Tectonics 2016 World Congress. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/12/2016.
  • Regenerative Design for Achieving Net-Zero Energy Commercial Buildings in Different Climate Types”, EAAE/ARCC 2016 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/16/2016.
  • “Effects of Building Envelope on HVAC and Lighting”, AIA/Architecture 2030 Online Series, Course 4 – Skins: The Importance of the Thermal Envelope. Presentation, Presented, 11/15/2015.
  • “Innovations in Architecture: Materials, Design and Technology”, SpArc Canada, Toronto, Canada. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/18/2015.
  • “Net-Zero Energy Retrofits for Commercial Buildings”, Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2015 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/07/2015.
  • “State of Research in Architecture”, Architectural Research Centers Consortium 2015 Conference, Future of Architectural Research. Presentation, Presented, 04/06/2015.
  • “Innovation and BIM in Architectural Education: Teaching Advanced Digital Technologies to Beginner Designers”, 31st National Conference on the Beginning Design Student 2015. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/27/2015.
  • “Design Methods and Performance Analysis for Innovative Facade Systems”, Kent State University, College of Architecture & Environmental Design. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/05/2015.
  • “Integrating Research and Design for Innovative Practice”, University of North Carolina Charlotte, School of Architecture. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/14/2015.
  • “Design of Sustainable, High-Performance Building Facades”, 9th Energy Forum on Advanced Building Skins. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/29/2014.
  • “Research in Practice: Methods and Models”, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Architecture. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/22/2014.
  • “Building Technology Research in Practice and Innovation”, Architecture+Construction Alliance, Rhode Island School of Design. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/14/2013.
  • “Interdisciplinary Research: Building, Technology and Environment”, Drexel Smart House, Drexel University. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/24/2013.
  • “Design-Integrated Computation and Building Performance Modeling”, 1st Stanford Workshop on Computational Methods for Sustainable Building Design. Presentation, Presented, 09/26/2013.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Facades: Design Methods, Analysis, and Case Studies”, AIA National Convention. Presentation, Presented, 06/20/2013.
  • “How Integrated Project Delivery and BIM are Used and Provide Value for Your Capital Projects”, International Facility Management Association, Building Information Modeling Community of Practice. Presentation, Presented, 06/12/2013.
  • “Visibility of Research in Design Practice: Current and Emerging Trends”, Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2013 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/28/2013.
  • “Materials as the Channel for Innovation: Impact of Emerging Building Technologies in Architecture”, ArchiSpec 2013 Summit. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/18/2013.
  • “BIM-Based Building Performance Analysis”, Ecobuild America 2012. Presentation, Presented, 12/04/2012.
  • “Sustainable and High-Performance Facades: Design Methods, Analysis and Case Studies”, Facade Design and Delivery 2012. Presentation, Presented, 09/19/2012.
  • “BIM-Based Building Performance Analysis: Evaluation and Simulation of Design Decisions”, 2012 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/14/2012.
  • “Perkins+Will Tech Lab/High Performance Buildings Research”, 2nd NSF Workshop on Architecture and Engineering of Sustainable Buildings. Presentation, Presented, 06/26/2012.
  • “Performance-Based Generative Design Process: An Investigation of the Parametric Nature of Architecture”, ACSA Digital Aptitudes Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/02/2012.
  • “Building Simulations and Sustainability in Architectural Practice: Use of BIM for Integrated Design and Analysis”, The U.S. National Science Foundation and The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Workshop on the Architecture and Engineering of Sustainable Buildings, Istanbul, Turkey. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/17/2011.
  • “Building Technology Research in Architectural Practice: Emerging Trends”, Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2011 Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/21/2011.
  • “Analysis and Computation: Sustainable Design in Practice”, Design Principles and Practice 2010. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/16/2010.
  • “Multimodal Representations of Architectural Design Knowledge”, CAAD Futures 2009 Conference: Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/18/2009.
  • “Transfer of Design Intent to Building Performance: Strategies, Criteria and Applications”, AIA Vision 2009 Building Commissioning Symposium. Presentation, Presented, 03/05/2009.
  • “Integration in Architectural Design: Methods and Implementations”, Third International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Technical University of Berlin, Germany. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/15/2009.
  • “Knowledge-Based Representation of Architectural Design Process”, Architectural Engineering Institute 08 Conference: Building Integration Solutions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/26/2008.
  • “Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Practices in Architecture: Aiming for Zero-Energy Buildings”, Europia 11: Digital Thinking in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering and Archeology, University of Montreal, Canada. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/20/2007.
  • “Architectural Ontology: Development of Machine-Readable Representations for Building Design Drivers”, ASCE Computing in Civil Engineering Conference, Carnegie Mellon University. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/25/2007.
  • “Ontologies and Shape Grammars: Communication Between Knowledge-Based and Generative Systems”, Design Computing and Cognition (DCC 08) Conference, Georgia Institute of Technology. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/24/2007.
  • “Architectural Ontology: Knowledge Management Resource for Building Design”, Construction Research Congress 2007, American Society of Civil Engineers. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/07/2007.

Publications

  • Aksamija, A. (2023). "Focus on Facade Education". SKINS Newsletter, Facade Tectonics Institute. Published, 11/2023.
  • Aksamija, A. & Milosevic, S. (2023). "Condensation Study: Thermal Analysis of Aluminum-Framed Window Systems under Different Environmental Conditions". Journal of Architectural Engineering. Vol. 29. Published, 09/2023.
  • Aksamija, A. & Milosevic, S. (2023). "Post-pandemic Office Spaces: Considerations and Design Strategies for Hybrid Work Environments". ENQ (Enquiry), Journal of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC). Vol. 20, 41-64. Published, 09/2023.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija, A. (2023). "Sustainable Retrofitting Strategies for Culturally Significant Brutalist Buildings: Energy-Efficient Strategies for a High-Rise Residential Complex in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina". Journal of Green Building. Accepted, 06/2023.
  • Aksamija, A. & Brainard, G., Brown, T., Milosevic, S. (2023). "The State of Facades Education in Academic Institutions: U.S.-Based Perspectives". Facade Tectonics Institute. Published, 05/2023.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija, A. (2023). "Vaccination Accessibility Analysis: Modeling Historical Patterns of Redlining and Access to Healthcare Services". Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) 2023, The Society for Modeling and Simulation International. 448-461. Published, 05/2023.
  • Aksamija, A. (2022). "Looking Back at the 2022 World Congress". SKINS Newsletter. Published, 12/09/2022.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija, A. (2022). “Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing and Historically Significant Residential Complex: Environmental Response and Facade Performance Analysis”, in Interdisciplinary Advances in Sustainable Development, Tijana Tufek-Memišević, Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić and Naida Ademović, eds. (pp. 237-252). Springer. Published, 10/2022.
  • Aksamija, A., Milosevic, S., Sanders, H. & Blakeslee, A. (2022). "Condensation Study of Windows: Comparative Analysis of Different Window Systems under Various Exterior Conditions". Proceedings of the Facade Tectonics 2022 World Congress. Published, 10/2022.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija, A. (2022). "Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing Laboratory Building: Analysis of Building Performance". Proceedings of the Facade Tectonics 2022 World Congress. Published, 10/2022.
  • Aksamija, A., Farid Mohajer, M. & Aksamija, Z. (2022). "Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings: Impact of Thermoelectric Materials on Heating and Cooling in Different Climates". Proceedings of the Facade Tectonics 2020 World Congress. Published, 10/2022.
  • Aksamija, A. & Farid Mohajer, M. (2022). "Thermoelectric Facades: Modeling Procedure and Comparative Analysis of Energy Performance in Various Climate Conditions". Proceedings of the ARCC/EAAE 2022 Conference. 407-414. Published, 08/2022.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija, A. (2022). “High-Performance Retrofit Strategies for Existing Science and Laboratory Buildings within Academic Institutions: Considerations and Design Strategies”. Perkins&Will Research Journal. Vol. 14, 35-59. Published, 04/2022.
  • Aksamija, A., Eugenia Gasparri, ed., Arianna Brambilla, ed., Gabriele Lobaccaro, ed., Francesco Goia, ed., Annalisa Andaloro, ed. & Alberto Sangiorgio, ed. (2022). “Foreword: Future Building Skins” in Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories. Elsevier. Published, 01/2022.
  • Farid Mohajer, M. & Aksamija. A. (2021). “Impacts of Building Function on Normalized-Steam Consumption: Analysis of Floor Area Normalization vs. Linear Regression on Heating Degree-Days in Heating-Dominated Climate”. Journal of Green Building. Vol. 16, 73-85. Published, 10/2021.
  • Farid Mohajer, M. & Aksamija. A. (2021). “Comparison of Energy Usage Intensity in Higher-Education Buildings: Benchmarking Actual Case Study Buildings vs. CBECS Baselines”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2021 Conference: Performative Environments. 119-126. Published, 07/2021.
  • Milosevic, S. & Aksamija. A. (2021). “Performance Study of a Historically Significant Brutalist Building: Thermal and Moisture Analysis of Building Skin”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2021 Conference: Performative Environments. 15-22. Published, 07/2021.
  • Mahmoud, H. & Aksamija. A. (2021). “Cost-Effective Energy-Efficiency Retrofit Measures for Existing Buildings: Analysis for Reaching Net-Zero Energy Goals in Heating-Dominated Climate”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2021 Conference: Performative Environments. 77-84. Published, 07/2021.
  • Aksamija, A. (2021). “Spotlight on Research: R&D and Innovation in Building Skins”. SKINS Newsletter, Facade Tectonics Institute. Published, 04/2021.
  • Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession. Routledge. Published, 03/2021.
  • Minaei, M. & Aksamija. A. (2020). “Performance-Based Facade Design: New Approach for Multi-Objective and Automated Simulation and Optimization”. Proceedings of the Facade World Congress 2020. Published, 08/2020.
  • Farid Mohajer, M. (2020). “Effects of Thermal Bridging in Facades on Buildings’ Energy Consumption: Area-Weighted vs. Additive Thermal Resistance”. Proceedings of the Facade World Congress 2020. Published, 08/2020.
  • Aksamija, A., Aksamija, Z., Farid Mohajer, M., Upadhyaya, M. & Vignaeu, G. (2020). “Thermoelectric Facades: Simulation of Heating, Cooling and Energy Generation Potential for Novel Intelligent Facade Systems”. Proceedings of the Facade World Congress 2020. Published, 08/2020.
  • Aksamija, A. (2020). “Facades Education in the Time of the Pandemic-Perhaps We Can Learn Something from This?”. SKINS Newsletter, Facade Tectonics Institute. Published, 07/2020.
  • Minaei, M. & Aksamija. A. (2020). “Performance-Based Facade Framework Automated and Multi-Objective Simulation and Optimization”. Proceedings of the of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) 2020. 147-486. Published, 04/2020.
  • Aksamija, A., Aksamija, Z., Counihan, C., Brown, D. & Upadhyaya, M. (2019). “Experimental Study of Operating Conditions and Integration of Thermoelectric Materials in Facade Systems”. Frontiers in Energy Research, Special Issue on New Materials and Design of the Building Enclosure. Vol. 7. Published, 10/2019.
  • Minaei, M. & Aksamija. A. (2019). “Framework for Performance-Based Facade Design: Optimization of Energy, Comfort and Energy Costs”. Proceedings of the Building Technology Educators Society 2019 Conference. Published, 06/2019.
  • Farid Mohajer, M. & Aksamija. A. (2019). “Integration of Building Energy Modeling (BEM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM): Workflows and Case Study”. Proceedings of the Building Technology Educators Society 2019 Conference. Published, 06/2019.
  • Aksamija, A. (2018). “Thermal, Energy and Daylight Analysis of Different Types of Double Skin Facades in Various Climates”. Journal of Facade Design and Engineering. Vol. 6, 1-39. Published, 10/2018.
  • Aksamija, A., Kang, L., Xin, Y. & Ye, Z. (2018). Facade Design for Sustainable Buildings: Design Methods for High-Performance Building Envelopes. China Architecture and Building Press (Chinese language translation of the Sustainable Facades: Design Methods for High-Performance Building Envelopes, published by John Wiley & Sons, 2013). Published, 08/2018.
  • Aksamija, A. & Magi Sarvimäki (2018). "BIM-Based Building Performance Analysis in Architectural Practice: Using Data to Drive Sustainable Design Strategies" in Case Study Strategies for Architects and Designers: Integrative Data Research Methods. (pp. 116-122). Routledge. Published, 08/2018.
  • Aksamija, A., Aksamija. A., Counihan, C., Brown, D. & Upadhyaya, M. (2018). “Thermoelectric Materials in Exterior Walls: Experimental Study on Using Smart Facades for Heating and Cooling in High-Performance Buildings”. Proceedings of the Facade World Congress 2018. 171-180. Published, 08/2018.
  • Aksamija, A. & Brown, D. (2018). “Integration of Parametric Design Methods and Building Performance Simulations for High-Performance Buildings: Methods and Tools”. Perkins&Will Research Journal. Vol. 10, 28-53. Published, 06/2018.
  • Aksamija, A., Aksamija, Z., Counihan, C., Brown, D. & Upadhyaya, M. (2018). “Experimental Study on Integration of Thermoelectric Materials in Exterior Walls for Heating and Cooling in High-Performance Buildings”. Proceedings of the Building Enclosure Science and Technology (BEST) 5 Conference. Published, 04/2018.
  • Aksamija, A. (2018). “Methods for Integrating Parametric Design with Building Performance Analysis”. Proceedings of the EAAE/ARCC International 2018 Conference. Published, 04/2018.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “Impact of Retrofitting Energy-Efficient Design Strategies on Energy Use of Existing Commercial Buildings: Comparative Study of Low-Impact and Deep Retrofit Strategies”. Journal of Green Building. Vol. 12, 70-88. Published, 11/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “BIM and Creativity in Architectural Education: Teaching Advanced Digital Technologies to Beginner Designers”. The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design. Vol. 11, 13-25. Published, 06/2017.
  • Aksamija, A., Manuel Couceiro da Costa, ed., Filipa Roseta, ed., Joana Pestana Lages, ed. & Susana Couceiro da Costa, ed. (2017). “Regenerative Design for Achieving Net-Zero Energy Commercial Buildings in Different Climate Types”, in Architectural Research Addressing Societal Challenges. (pp. 527-534). CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group. Published, 06/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “Double-Skin Facades and Daylight Simulations: Comparative Study of Facade Typologies and Effects on Natural Light in Different Climate Types”. Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) 2017. 203-210. Published, 06/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “Integration of Parametric Design in Architecture and Building Performance Simulations: Applications for Facade Design”. Proceedings of the 3rd International Biodigital Architecture & Genetics Conference. Published, 06/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “Energy Performance of Different Types of Double Skin Facades in Various Climates”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2017 Conference. 500-509. Published, 06/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2017). “Thermal and Energy Performance of Double Skin Facades in Different Climate Types”. Proceedings of PowerSkin 2017 Conference, Technical University of Munich, Germany. 71-82. Published, 01/2017.
  • Aksamija, A. (2016). Integrating Innovation in Architecture: Design, Methods and Technology for Progressive Practice and Research. John Wiley & Sons. Published, 12/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. (2016). “Design Methods for Sustainable, High-Performance Building Facades”. Advances in Building Energy Research. Vol. 10, 240-262. Published, 10/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. (2016). “Double Skin Facades: Thermal and Energy Performance in Different Climate Types”. Proceedings of the Facade Tectonics 2016 World Congress. 483-501. Published, 10/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. & Peters, T. (2016). “Impact of Climate Change on Thermal and Energy Performance of Facade Types in Different Climates”. Proceedings of the Facade Tectonics 2016 World Congress. 235-244. Published, 10/2016.
  • Haymaker, J., Aksamija. A. & Green, D. (2016). "Research Mechanisms and Projects at Perkins+Will”, in The Changing Shape of Practice - Integrating Research and Design in Architectural Practice. (pp. 14-24). Routledge. Published, 09/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. (2016). “Heat Transfer in Facade Systems and Energy Use: Comparative Study of Different Exterior Wall Types”. Journal of Architectural Engineering. Published, 08/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. (2016). “Regenerative Design and Adaptive Reuse of Existing Commercial Buildings for Net-Zero Energy Use”. Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society. Vol. 27, 185-195. Published, 07/2016.
  • Peters, T. & Aksamija. A. (2016). “Passive Solar Facades, Thermal Comfort and Climate Change: Predictive Simulations with Near and Distant Weather Patterns”. Proceedings of the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2016 Conference (Cities, Buildings, People: Towards Regenerative Environments). Published, 07/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. & Wang, Y. (2016). “Regenerative Design for Achieving Net-Zero Energy Commercial Buildings in Different Climate Types”. Proceedings of the EAAE/ARCC 2016 Conference. Published, 06/2016.
  • Aksamija, A. (2015). “A Strategy for Energy Performance Analysis at the Early Design Stage: Predicted vs. Actual Building Energy Performance”. Journal of Green Building. Vol. 10, 161-176. Published, 08/2015.
  • Aksamija, A. (2015). “Regenerative Design of Existing Buildings for Net-Zero Energy Use”. Procedia Engineering. Vol. 118, 72-80. Published, 06/2015.
  • Aksamija, A. (2015). “Integrating Building Performance Analysis with Design for High-Performing Facades”. Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Vol. 3, 20-25. Published, 04/2015.
  • Aksamija, A., ed., Haymaker, J., ed. & Aminmansour, A., ed. (2015). Future of Architectural Research: Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium Conference. Perkins&Will. Published, 04/2015.
  • Wang, Y. & Aksamija. A. (2015). “Net-Zero Energy Retrofits for Commercial Buildings”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2015 Conference. 222-230. Published, 04/2015.
  • Aksamija, A. (2015). “High-Performance Building Envelopes: Design Methods for Energy-Efficient Facades”. Proceedings of the Building Enclosure Science and Technology (BEST) 4 Conference. Published, 04/2015.
  • Aksamija, A. (2015). “Innovation and BIM in Architectural Education: Teaching Advanced Digital Technologies to Beginner Designers”. Proceedings of the 31st National Conference on the Beginning Design Student 2015. 28-35. Published, 02/2015.
  • Aksamija, A. (2014). “Climate Considerations for Facades: Design Methods for Sustainable Facades”. High-Performing Buildings, ASHRAE. Published, 11/2014.
  • Aksamija, A. (2014). “Design of Sustainable, High-Performance Building Facades”. Proceedings of the 9th Energy Forum on Advanced Building Skins. 217-234. Published, 10/2014.
  • Aksamija, A., Ahmed Khan, ed. & Karen Allecker, ed. (2014). "BIM-Based Building Performance Analysis in Architectural Practice: When, Why and How”, in Architecture and Sustainability: Critical Perspectives for Integrated Design. (pp. 221-230). Sint-Lucas Architecture Press. Published, 08/2014.
  • Aksamija, A., Abdullah, A. & Cross, B. (2014). “Whole Building Energy Analysis: A Comparative Study of Different Simulation Tools and Applications in Architectural Design”. Proceedings of the 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Published, 08/2014.
  • Aksamija, A. & Abdullah, A. (2013). “Building Technology Research in Architectural Practice: Lessons Learned from Implementations of Energy-Efficient Advanced Building Technologies”. Proceedings of the 2013 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry. Published, 06/2013.
  • Aksamija, A. (2013). Sustainable Facades: Design Methods for High-Performance Building Envelopes. John Wiley & Sons. Published, 04/2013.
  • Aksamija, A. & Green, D. (2013). “Visibility of Research in Design Practice: Current and Emerging Trends”. Proceedings of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2013 Conference. 661-668. Published, 03/2013.
  • Tang, M., Aksamija. A., Hodge, M. & Anderson, J. (2012). “Performative Computation-Aided Design Optimization”. Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) Journal. Vol. 9, 62-67. Published, 10/2012.
  • Aksamija, A. (2012). “BIM-Based Building Performance Analysis: Evaluation and Simulation of Design Decisions”. Proceedings of the 2012 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Published, 08/2012.
  • Tang, M., Aksamija. A., Hodge, M. & Anderson, J. (2012). “Performance-Based Generative Design Process: An Investigation of the Parametric Nature of Architecture”. Proceedings of the 100th ACSA Annual Conference: Digital Aptitudes. Published, 03/2012.
  • Aksamija, A. & Toman, B. (2011). “Current Trends in Fire Safing: Complex Curtain Wall Geometry and Material Selection for Passive Fire Protection”. Fire Protection Engineering Magazine. Published, 10/2011.
  • Aksamija, A. (2011). “Building Technology Research in Architectural Practice: Emerging Trends”. Proceedings of the 2011 ARCC Spring Research Conference. 585-594. Published, 05/2011.
  • Aksamija, A., Kui, Y., Kim, H., Grobler, F. & Krishnamurti, R. (2010). “Integration of Knowledge-Based and Generative Systems for Building Characterization and Prediction”. Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Journal. Vol. 24, 3-16. Published, 11/2010.
  • Aksamija, A. & Iordanova, I. (2010). “Computational Environments with Multimodal Representations of Architectural Design Knowledge”. International Journal of Architectural Computing. Vol. 10, 439-460. Published, 10/2010.
  • Aksamija, A. (2010). “Analysis and Computation: Sustainable Design in Practice”. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal. Vol. 4, 291-314. Published, 06/2010.
  • Aksamija, A. & Iordanova, I. (2009). “Multimodal Representations of Architectural Design Knowledge”. Proceedings of the CAAD Futures 2009 Conference: Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions. 642-655. Published, 09/2009.
  • Aksamija, A. (2009). “Integration in Architectural Design: Methods and Implementations”. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal. Vol. 3, 151-160. Published, 06/2009.
  • Aksamija, A. (2009). “Computational Representations of Architectural Design for Tall Buildings”. Complexity Journal. Vol. 15, 45-53. Published, 06/2009.
  • Aksamija, A. (2008). “Knowledge-Based Representation of Architectural Design Process”. Proceedings of Architectural Engineering Institute 08 Conference: Building Integration Solutions. Published, 09/2008.
  • Zisko-Aksamija, A., Alex Koohang, ed., Keith Harman, ed. & Johannes Britz, ed. (2008). “Knowledge Management in Architecture and Construction Industry”, in Knowledge Management: Research and Applications. (pp. 213-252). Informing Science Press. Published, 08/2008.
  • Zisko-Aksamija, A. (2008). “Information Modeling in Architectural Design: Collaborative Environment for Decision-Making Process”. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal. Vol. 2, 79-88. Published, 06/2008.
  • Aksamija, A. & Ali, M. (2007). “Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Practices in Architecture: Aiming for Zero-Energy Buildings”. Europia 11: Digital Thinking in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering and Archeology, Montreal. 279-290. Published, 09/2007.
  • Aksamija, A. & Grobler, F., (2007). “Architectural Ontology: Development of Machine-Readable Representations for Building Design Drivers”. Proceedings of Computing in Civil Engineering Conference. 168-175. Published, 06/2007.
  • Aksamija, A. & Grobler, F., (2007). “Architectural Ontology: Knowledge Management Resource for Building Design”. Proceedings of Construction Research Congress 2007, American Society of Civil Engineers. Published, 05/2007.