Yuxiang Chen, PhD

website

https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/ychen5

email

yuxiang.chen@ualberta.ca

description

Dr. Chen conducts research on high-performance buildings, such as net-zero energy (ready), focusing on performance modelling, modular design and prefabrication, utilization of renewable energy, and integrated intelligent design and operation.

research projects

AI-powered Generative Design and Manufacturing for Prefabricated Buildings

Robotic Wall Construction Using Innovative Building Blocks and Processes for Enhanced Productivity, Safety, and Sustainability

Practical Methods for Accurate Estimation of Overall R-Values of Masonry Walls

An Open Platform for Predicting Energy Performance of Buildings: Accelerating Energy Code Adoption

Towards Carbon-Neutral Steel Buildings: Framework for Sustainable System Selection in Commercial and Residential Construction

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positions

Associate Professor, Building Engineering

Department and University

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Alberta

researcher keywords

Building Engineering
Building Envelope
Design for Construction
Energy Efficiency
Masonry
Solar Buildings