# overview
Dr. Wei Yan, Professor of Architecture and holder of the Mattia Flabiano III AIA/Page Southerland Design Professorship at Texas A&M University, with interests in the fields of Design Computation and Building Science, specifically Building Information Modeling, Parametric Modeling, Performance Simulation, Visualization, and Optimization.

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System For The Observation Of Populous Heterogeneous Information (sophi)

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9 Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure

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Networking And Information Technology R&d

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University of California, Berkeley - (Berkeley, California, United States)

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Simulating the behavior of users in built environments

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Geometric, cognitive and behavioral modeling of environmental users: Integrating an agent-based model and a statistical model into a user model

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Multi-User and Web-based Parametric Modeling with Multiple Visual Programming Tools

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Energy modeling and data structure framework for Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems (SHBE) - a review

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Enhancing Usability in AR and Non-AR Educational Technology: An Embodied Approach to Geometric Transformations

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Floor finish selection in health-care facilities: a systematic literature review

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TOWARDS BIM-BASED PARAMETRIC BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

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BIMThermoAR: Visualizing Building Thermal Simulation Using BIM-Based Augmented Reality

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Environment-behavior simulation from cad to bim and beyond

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Parametric Design Review 2.5: A Prototype for Real-Time Experiential Daylighting Evaluation

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Systems And Methods Performing Object Occlusion In Augmented Reality-based Assembly Instructions

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A fast genetic algorithm for solving architectural design optimization problems

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Shape Clustering Using K-Medoids in Architectural Form Finding

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A study of the impact of occupant behaviors on energy performance of building envelopes using occupants' data

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A framework to integrate object-oriented physical modelling with building information modelling for building thermal simulation

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Hybrid workstations: Establishing interactive and responsive user-interfaces for daylight applications

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BIPV Prototype for the Solar Insolation Calculation

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International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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Augmented reality instructions for construction toys enabled by accurate model registration and realistic object/hand occlusions.

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VISUALIZATION OF BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE IN BUILDING INFORMATION MODELS

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Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe)

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Incorporatng form diversity into architectural design optmization

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ESMUST: EnergyPlus-driven surrogate model for urban surface temperature prediction

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Simulating human behaviour in built environments

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An augmented reality application and experiment for understanding and learning spatial transformation matrices

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Thermal Performance Visualization Using Object-Oriented Physical and Building Information Modeling

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BIM-Powered Augmented Reality for Advancing Human-Building Interaction

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Integrating web 2D and 3D technologies for architectural visualization: applications of SVG and X3D/VRML in environmental behavior simulation

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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

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Risk Assessment for Performance Driven Building Design with BIM-Based Parametric Methods

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Clustering forms for enhancing architectural design optimization

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Multi-3D-Models Registration-Based Augmented Reality (AR) Instructions   for Assembly

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AR-Classroom: Investigating User-App-Interactions to Enhance Usability of AR Technology for Learning Two and Three Dimensional Rotations

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A decision-making framework for life-cycle energy and seismic loss assessment of buildings

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Teaching Building Information Modeling at Undergraduate and Graduate Levels

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A Multi-Stage Framework for Building Energy Optimization: Key Factors and Prototypes

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Evaluating the impact of operating energy reduction measures on embodied energy

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A NEW IMPLEMENTATION OF HEAD-COUPLED PERSPECTIVE FOR VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE

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BIMxAR: BIM-Empowered Augmented Reality for Learning Architectural   Representations

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A USER INTERFACE FOR PARAMETRIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEWS

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Automated interactive video playback for studies of animal communication.

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Creating and Improving a Closed Loop: Design Optimization and Knowledge Discovery in Architecture

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9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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Ice Thermal Storage Systems for Nuclear Power Plant Supplemental Cooling and Peak Power Shifting

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Towards the Application of Uncertainty Analysis in Architectural Design Decision-Making A Probabilistic Model and Applications

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ESTABLISHING PARAMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS FOR DESIGN OBJECTS THROUGH TANGIBLE INTERACTION

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Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe)

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anyFish 2.0: An open-source software platform to generate and share animated fish models to study behavior

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WP-BIM: Web-based Parametric BIM Towards Online Collaborative Design and Optimization

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Communication by Interaction: A Multiplayer VR Environment for Building Walkthroughs

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Embedding Sensitivity Analysis into PSO for Building Energy Optimization

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Integrating video tracking and virtual reality in environmental behavior study

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Optimizing building layout to minimize the level of danger in panic evacuation using genetic algorithm and agent-based crowd simulation

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Development of a Reference Building Information Model (BIM) for Thermal Model Compliance Testing-Part II: Test Cases and Analysis

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Automated interactive video playback for studies of animal communication.

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Parametric BIM-based Energy Simulation for Buildings with Complex Kinetic Facades

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Design thinking visualization: Case studies on form generation and design evaluation

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Developing a physical BIM library for building thermal energy simulation

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FATAL FIRE RISK CHECKING FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN

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Integrating BIM and gaming for real-time interactive architectural visualization

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A building-integrated photovoltaic prototype for calculating solar orientation and solar insolation

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PARAMETERIZE URBAN DESIGN CODES WITH BIM AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

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Interaction of glazing parameters, climatic condition and interior shadings: performing energy and cost analysis in a residential building in Iran

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Design and Evaluation of an Augmented Reality App for Learning Spatial Transformations and their Mathematical Representations

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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BPOpt: A framework for BIM-based performance optimization

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Augmented Reality Applied to LEGO Construction: AR-based Building   Instructions with High Accuracy & Precision and Realistic Object-Hand   Occlusions

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anyFish: an open-source software to generate animated fish models for behavioural studies

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Application and evaluation of a K-Medoids-based shape clustering method for an articulated design space

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A BIM-Compatible Schema for Architectural Programming Information

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Learning Spatial Transformations and their Math Representations through Embodied Learning in Augmented Reality

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Interpreting architectural space through camera movement

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Floor finish selection in the design of healthcare facilities: a survey of facility managers

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Developing a Tangible User Interface for Parametric and BIM Applications Using Physical Computing Systems

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Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe)

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Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis using building information modeling

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IMPROVING GENETIC ALGORITHM FOR DESIGN OPTIMIZATION USING ARCHITECTURAL DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE

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Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based daylighting simulation and analysis

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Translating building information modeling to building energy modeling using model view definition.

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The Application of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality on Reminiscence Interventions for Older Adults: Scoping Review.

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The Application of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality on Reminiscence Interventions for Older Adults: Scoping Review (Preprint)

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Spall damage repair using 3D printing technology

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INTERFACING BIM WITH BUILDING THERMAL AND DAYLIGHTING MODELING

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Balancing freedom and control for walkthrough in virtual architecture: A smart and comprehensive navigation system

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Learning Geometric Transformations for Parametric Design: An Augmented Reality (AR)-Powered Approach

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Development of a Reference Building Information Model for Thermal Model Compliance Testing-Part I: Guidelines for Generating Thermal Model Input Files

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Towards Multi-Objective Optimization for Sustainable Buildings with Both Quantifiable and Non-Quantifiable Design Objectives

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Optimo: A BIM-based Multi-Objective Optimization Tool Utilizing Visual Programming for High Performance Building Design

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Using Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Teaching and Learning Spatial Transformations in STEM Disciplines

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Texas A&M University; Architecture; 3137 TAMU

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Venkatraj, Varusha (2022-04). Towards the Application of a Machine Learning Framework for Building Life Cycle Energy Assessment. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Liu, Yang (2017-08). Human-Tool-Interaction-Based Action Recognition Framework for Automatic Construction Operation Monitoring. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Tuzun Canadinc, Seda (2019-05). Web-Based Parametric Modeling for Architectural Design and Optimization: Case Studies. Master's Thesis.

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Butkowski, Trisha (2010-01). Creating Automated Interactive Video Playback for Studies of Animal Communications. Master's Thesis.

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Wu, Chengde (2017-12). A SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF SMOKE PROPAGATION SIMULATION, EVACUATION SIMULATION, AND BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Yousif, Shermeen Ahmed Yousif (2019-05). A K-Medoids-Based Shape Clustering Method and Its Applications in Generative Design and Optimization Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Yeon, Jaeheum (2017-04). Rapid Concrete Pavement Spall Repair Using 3D Scanning and 3D Printing Technologies. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Al-Qattan, Emad Khaled (2019-04). A Framework Using Tangible Interaction for Automatically Capturing and Embedding Design Intent in Parametric Models. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Rahmani Asl, Mohammad (2015-07). A Building Information Model (BIM) Based Framework for Performance Optimization. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Ashour, Ziad Mohammednoor J (2022-07). BIM-Enabled Augmented Reality for Learning and Understanding Buildings. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Zarrinmehr, Saied (2016-12). A Computational Model for Simulation, Visualization and Evaluation of Mandatory and Optional Building Occupancy Scenarios. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Alawadhi, Mohammad S A A M (2022-07). Teaching an Artificial Intelligence with Generated Virtual Buildings for Real-World Recognition. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Altabtabai, Jawad A S R B (2017-12). Parametric BIM-based Design Review. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Alawadhi, Mohammad S A A M (2017-05). Building Energy Model Generation Using a Digital Photogrammetry-Based 3D Model. Master's Thesis.

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Shahsavari, Fatemeh (2021-08). Integrating Probabilistic Methods into BIM and Parametric Modeling for Performance-Driven Building Design and Risk Assessment. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Gonen, Mehmet Ozgur (2017-05). Quad Dominant 2-Manifold Mesh Modeling. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Zhang, Ji (2012-10). Two Case Studies on Vision-based Moving Objects Measurement. Master's Thesis.

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Su, Zhouzhou (2015-08). Improving Design Optimization and Optimization-based Design Knowledge Discovery. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Xing, Qing (2012-02). Graph Rotation Systems for Physical Construction of Large Structures. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Jeong, Woon Seong (2014-09). Integrating Building Information Modeling with Object-Oriented Physical Modeling for Building Thermal Simulation. Doctoral Dissertation.