Kian Wee Chen

Kian Wee Chen

My research focuses on the development and use of open source digitals tools to enable timely access to data and models for supporting an integrative design process for the built environment.

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Evaluating Urban Forms for Comparison Studies in the Massing Design Stage

Published in Sustainability, 2017

We introduce five performance indicators to facilitate the comparison of urban massing design in the early design stages. The five simple indicators are based on existing studies and cover three main performance areas that are sensitive to urban form changes: solar, ventilation, and connectivity potentials.

Recommended citation: Chen K.W., Norford L (2017). Evaluating Urban Forms for Comparison Studies in the Massing Design Stage. Sustainability, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/su9060987

Enabling Algorithm-Assisted Architectural Design Exploration for Computational Design Novices

Published in Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 2018

This research introduces a workflow based on a prototype tool that automatically encodes a massing design for exploration using a genetic algorithm.

Recommended citation: Chen, K.W., Choo, T.S., Norford L, (2018). Enabling Algorithm-Assisted Architectural Design Exploration for Computational Design Novices. Computer-Aided Design and Applications. 16(2), 269–288. https://doi.org/doi: 10.14733/cadaps.2019.269-288

Multi-Objective Optimisation of Building Form, Envelope and Cooling System for Improved Building Energy Performance

Published in Automation in Construction, 2018

This research integrates cooling systems as a variable in the multi-objective optimisation of building form and envelope design in the early design stages.

Recommended citation: Chen, K.W., Janssen, P., Schlueter, A., (2018). Multi-Objective Optimisation of Building Form, Envelope and Cooling System for Improved Building Energy Performance. Automation in Construction, 94, 449-457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2018.07.002

Membrane-Assisted Radiant Cooling for Expanding Thermal Comfort Zones Globally Without Air Conditioning

Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020

We present results of a outdoor radiant cooling system that made the hot and humid tropical climate of Singapore feel cool and comfortable.

Recommended citation: Teitelbaum, E., Chen, K.W., Aviv, D., Bradford, K., Ruefenacht, L., Sheppard, D., Teitelbaum, M., Meggers, F., Pantelic, J., Rysanek, A., (2020). Membrane-assisted radiant cooling for expanding thermal comfort zones globally without air conditioning. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 202001678. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2001678117

Modeling the Built Environment in 3D to Visualize Data from Different Disciplines: The Princeton University Campus

Published in Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture, 2020

In this research we have developed a 3D city model of Princeton University campus for the Campus as Lab (CAL) program using openly available 3D data.

Recommended citation: Chen, K.W., Meggers, F., (2020). Modelling the Built Environment in 3D to Visualize Data from Different Disciplines: The Princeton University Campus. Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture 227–234. https://doi.org/doi:10.14627/537690024

Exploring Membrane-Assisted Radiant Cooling for Designing Comfortable Naturally Ventilated Spaces in the Tropics

Published in Building Research & Information, 2020

This research proposes the use of membrane-assisted radiant panels to improve the thermal comfort of naturally ventilated spaces in hot and humid climates.

Recommended citation: Chen, K.W., Teitelbaum, E., Meggers, F., Pantelic, J., Rysanek, A., (2020). Exploring Membrane-Assisted Radiant Cooling for Designing Comfortable Naturally Ventilated Spaces in the Tropics. Building Research & Information 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2020.1847025

A Fresh (Air) Look at Ventilation for COVID-19: Estimating the global energy savings potential of coupling natural ventilation with novel radiant cooling strategies

Published in Applied Energy, 2021

In this research, we demonstrate the energy cost of increasing outdoor air supply with standard systems per COVID-19 recommendations and introduce an alternative HVAC paradigm that maximizes the decoupling of ventilation and thermal control.

Recommended citation: Aviv, D., Chen, K.W., Teitelbaum, E., Sheppard, D., Pantelic, J., Rysanek, A., Meggers, F., (2021). A Fresh (Air) Look at Ventilation for COVID-19: Estimating the global energy savings potential of coupling natural ventilation with novel radiant cooling strategies. Applied Energy 116848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116848

A Framework for Considering the use of Computational Design Technologies in the Built Environment Design Process

Published in Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 2022

This research proposes a Computation in Design (C-in-D) framework for design practices to consider the adoption of computational technologies in their design process.

Recommended citation: Chen, K.W., Janssen, P., Aviv, D., Ninsalam, Y., Meggers, F., (2022). A framework for considering the use of computational design technologies in the built environment design process. ITcon 27, 1010–1027. https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2022.049

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Teaching experience 1

Undergraduate course, University 1, Department, 2014

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Teaching experience 2

Workshop, University 1, Department, 2015

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