Soowon Chang

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Recent Refereed Journal Articles:

[J25] Kim, H. and Chang, S.* (2025) “Developing Energy Usage Strategies by Optimizing Residential Setpoints for Affordable and Health-Promoting Energy Consumption”, Applied Energy, 394: 126127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.126127  

[J24] Heo, J. and Chang, S.*,"Optimal Planning for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Placements in a City Scale Using an Advantage Actor-Critic Deep Reinforcement Learning and Geospatial Analysis", Sustainable Cities and Society, 113, 105567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2024.105567

[J23] Chang, S.*, Oh, H.J., Lee, JH., Perkins, J. (2024). “Proof-of-Concept System of Model-based Construction Safety Diagnosis and Management driven by Prevention through Design” Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(6), 04023044. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5474 

[J22] Oh, H. J., Chang, S., and Ashuri, B. (2023). "Patterns of Skill Sets for Multiskilled Laborers Based on Construction Job Advertisements Using Web Scraping and Text Analytics" Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(3), 04023009. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5243 

[J21] Saeidi, R., Noorollahi, Y., Aghaz, J., and Chang, S. (2023). "Fuzzy-Topsis Method for Defining Optimal Parameters and Finding Suitable Sites for PV Power Plants" Energy, Elsevier, 282: 128556, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128556 

[J20] Saeidi, R., Noorollahi, Y., Chang, S., and Yousefi, H. (2023). "A Comprehensive Study of Fin-Assisted Horizontal Ground Heat Exchanger for Enhancing the Heat Transfer Performance" Energy Conversion and Management: X, In press: 100359, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2023.100359 

[J19] Li, H., Zhang, J., Chang, S., and Sparkling, A. (2023). “BIM-based Object Mapping using Invariant Signatures of AEC Objects” Automation in Construction, 145: 104616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104616 

[J18] Jeong, J., Jeong, J., Lee, M., Lee, J., and Chang, S. (2022) “Data-driven approach to develop prediction model for outdoor thermal comfort using optimized tree-type algorithms” Building and Environment, 109663, Oct. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109663 

[J17] Mehta, S. M., Chang, S.*, Oh, H. J., Kwon, J.-H. and Kim, S. (2022). “An Investigation of Construction Project Efficiency: Perception Gaps and the Interrelationships of Critical Factors.” Buildings, 12 (10): 1559. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101559 

[J16] Chang, S.*, Cho, J., Heo, J., Kang, J., Kobashi, T. (2022). “Energy infrastructure transitions with PV and EV combined systems using techno-economic analyses for decarbonization in cities.” Applied Energy, 319: 119254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119254 

[J15] Quan, S. J., Chang, S., Castro-Lacouture, D., Igou, T. K., Dutt, F., Ding, J., Chen, Y., and Yang, P. Pei-Ju, (2022). “Planning decentralized urban renewable energy systems using algal cultivation for closed-loop and resilient communities.” Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 49 (5): 1464–1488. SAGE Journals. https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083221101713 

[J14] Heo, J., Moon, H., Chang, S., Han, SU., Lee, DE. (2021). “Case Study of Solar Photovoltaic Power-Plant Site Selection for Infrastructure Planning Using a BIM-GIS based Approach”. Applied Sciences, 11(18), MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11188785 

[J13] Chang, S.*, Yoshida, T., Tobey, M., Yamagata, Y., Yang, P. (2021). “Block-Level Building Transformation Strategies for Energy Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, and Visibility Using Bayesian Multilevel Modeling”. Journal of Architectural Engineering, 27 (3), ASCE. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000491 

[J12] Chang, S.*, Castro-Lacouture, D., Yamagata, Y. (2020). “Estimating Building Electricity Performance Gaps with Internet of Things Data Using Bayesian Multilevel Additive Modeling”. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146 (12), ASCE. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001930 

[J11] Chang, S.*, Castro-Lacouture, D., Yamagata, Y. (2020) “Decision support for retrofitting building envelopes using multi-objective optimization under uncertainties”. Journal of Building Engineering, 32, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101413 

[J10] Yang, P., Chang, S., Saha, N., Chen, H.W. (2020). “Data-driven planning support system for a campus design”. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 47 (8), SAGE Journals. https://doi.org/10.1177/2399808320910164 

[J9] Tobey, M., Binder, R., Chang, S., Yoshida, T., Yamagata, Y., Yang, P. (2019). “Urban systems design: a conceptual framework for Smart Communities”. Smart cities, MDPI, 2, 522-537. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities2040032 

[J8] Chang, S., Saha, N., Castro-Lacouture, D., Yang, P. (2019). “Multivariate relationships between the urban performance and design parameters by using reinforcement learning and parametric modeling”. Applied Energy, Elsevier, 249, 253-264. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.04.109 

[J7] Kim, S., Chang, S., Castro-Lacouture, D., (2019). “Dynamic modeling for analyzing impacts of skilled labor shortage on construction project management”. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 36(1), 04019035. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000720 

[J6] Chang, S., Saha, N., Castro-Lacouture, D., Yang, P. (2019). “Generative design and performance modeling for relationships between urban built forms, sky opening, solar radiation and energy”. Energy Procedia, 158, 3994-4002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2019.01.841 

[J5] Chang, S., Castro-Lacouture, D., Dutt, F., and Yang, P. P.-J. (2017). “Framework for evaluating and optimizing algae façades using closed-loop simulation analysis integrated with BIM.” Energy Procedia, 143, 237–244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.677 

[J4] Quan, S. J., Igou, T. K., Chang, S., Dutt, F., Castro-Lacouture, D., Chen, Y., and Yang, P. (2017). “Decentralized algal energy system design at various urban densities and scales.” Energy Procedia, 143, 767–773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.760 

[J3] Jeong, W., Chang, S., Son, J., Yi, J. (2016). “BIM-Integrated Construction Operation Simulation for Just-In-Time Production Management”. Sustainability, 8(11), 1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/su8111106 

[J2] Kim, Y., Han, S., Yi, J., Chang, S. (2015). “Supply chain cost model for prefabricated building material based on time-driven activity-based costing.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 43(4), 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2015-0010 

[J1] Chang, S., Yi, J., and Son, J. (2015). “The productivity improvement for steel framing work efficiency by work sampling and 5-minute rating technique.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management, 5(1), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.6106/JCEPM.2015.5.1.040 

Refereed Conference Proceedings:

[C44] Kim, H., and Chang, S.* “A Review of Autonomous Technologies for Advancing Sustainable Built Environments”, CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2025, Montreal, Canada, July 28 – 31, 2025. Accepted.

[C43] Kim, S., Chang, S.*, and Jung, W. “Exploring Awareness, Knowledge, and Interest in Energy Equity Among Undergraduate Students”, CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2025, Montreal, Canada, July 28 – 31, 2025. Accepted.

[C42] Oh, H.J.*, Chang, S., and Han, S. “A Systematic Data-Driven Framework for Integrating AI and Robotics in Construction”, CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2025, Montreal, Canada, July 28 – 31, 2025. Accepted.

[C41] Ray, U., Chang, S., and Park, J. “Prompt Engineering Taxonomy for AI-Enhanced Construction Safety Analysis: Identifying and Categorizing Fall from Height Accidents”, CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2025, Montreal, Canada, July 28 – 31, 2025. Accepted.

[C40] Xiao, J., Coskun, C., Chang, S.*, Kang, K., Besiktepe, D. “Proof-of-Concept Framework of Integrating AI-based LLM Reasoning into BIM Workflows for Design Automation”, 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), Montreal, Canada, July 28 – 31, 2025. Accepted.

[C39] Baek, M., Kim, H., Manuel, R., and Chang, S.* “Assessing the Sustainability Skills Gap between Industry Needs and Academic Training in Construction Management”, CIB World Building Congress WBC2025, Purdue University, USA, May 19 – 23, 2025.

[C38] Kim, H, and Chang, S.* (2024). “Adaptive Setpoint Optimization for Developing Energy Usage Strategies to Alleviate Energy Poverty”, 16th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2024), Sep. 1-5, 2024, Niigata, Japan.

[C37] Chang, S.*, and Oh, H.J. (2024). “Systematic Review of Social Equity for Installing Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 20-23, Des Moines, IA, USA. Accepted.

[C36] Tripathi, A., Gaur, S., Mahdaviparsa, M., Doshi, D., Kothakapu, S., and Chang, S.* (2024). “Pattern Analysis of LEED v4 Rating System”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 20-23, Des Moines, IA, USA. Accepted.

[C35] Chang, S., Chen, J., and Park, J. (2024). “Review of Metaverse Technologies to Broaden Accessibility in Civil and Construction Engineering Education”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 20-23, Des Moines, IA, USA. Accepted.

[C34] Heo, J., and Chang, S.* (2023). "Deep Reinforcement Learning for Optimal Planning of Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at a Large Scale", The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023), Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.

[C33] Hou, Y., Heo, J., and Chang, S.* (2023). "Information Visualization Platform for Underground Pipeline Maintenance Integrating BIM and GIS Data", The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023), Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.

[C32] Mahdaviparsa, M., Chang, S.*, Rapp, R.R.*, and Cory, C. (2023). "Cost Estimation for Water Loss Restoration Using Building Information Modeling, Infrared Thermography, and Xactimate", The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023), Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.

[C31] Ju, H.J., Lee, J.G, Kharat, S.V.G, Chang, S., and Kang, K* (2023). “Assessment of Data Conversion Processes for BIM-based VR Application through Compatibility Test to Support Decision-Making for Practitioners”, The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023), Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.

[C30] Heo, J., and Chang, S.* (2022) “Economic and environmental impacts of installation of fast charging on existing buildings for V2B uses” The 14th International Conference on Applied Energy, Bochum, Germany (Virtual), Aug 9-11, 2022.

[C29] Park, J., Chang, S., Lee, H., and Cho, Y. (2022) “Data Exchange and Visualization in the Human-in-the-roof Facility Maintenance System using AR-enabled BIM”, The 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 12-15, 2022, Bogota, Colombia.

[C28] Chang, S., Oh, H. J., and Lee, J. (2022) “Prevention through Design (PtD) of integrating accident precursors in BIM”, The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM), Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM), Jun 20-23, 2022, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

[C27] Heo, J., and Chang, S.* (2022) “Optimal installation of electric vehicle charging stations connected with rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems: a case study”, The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM), Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM), Jun 20-23, 2022, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

[C26] Kim, S., and Chang, S.* (2022) “Construction Project Level-based Environmental, Social, and Governance (C-ESG): A Review”, The 58th Annual ASC International Conference, Associated Schools of Construction, April 20-23, Atlanta, GA, USA.

[C25] Tao, C.*, Chang, S.*, and Fernández-Cabán, P.L.* (2022) “Review of Building Renovation Materials for Structural and Non-Structural Components”, The 58th Annual ASC International Conference, Associated Schools of Construction, April 20-23, Atlanta, GA, USA.

[C24] Chang, S.* (2022) “Energy Infrastructure Scenarios for Reducing Distribution Losses and Carbon Emissions using Multimethod Simulation with GIS”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 8-12, Arlington, VA, USA.

[C23] Chang, S., Kim, K., Kwon, J., and Kim, S. (2022) “Capturing Dynamics of UAS-based Construction Safety Management using Causal Loop Diagram”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 8-12, Arlington, VA, USA.

[C22] Li, H., Zhang, J., Xue, X., Debs, L., Chang, S., Qu, M., Sparkling, A., and Goldwasser, D. (2022) “Issues in Bi-directional Interoperability between BIM and BEM”, Construction Research Congress (CRC). ASCE, Mar 8-12, Arlington, VA, USA.

[C21] Koo, D., Chen, D., Kim, J., Kang, K., and Chang, S. (2021), “Simulating Deficit Areas of Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Indiana”, US-Korea Conference (UKC), Dec 15-18.

[C20] Chang, S.* (2021) “Multiscale decision approach of retrofitting buildings and communities for sustainability”, The 2021 KIEAE International Conference (Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment), Nov 12, 2021, Seoul, Korea (Virtual), https://www.dbpia.co.kr/Journal/articleDetail?nodeId= NODE10674001.

[C19] Chang, S.*, Cho, J., Kang, J., and Kobashi, T. (2021) “Potentials of Rooftop Photovoltaics Combined with Electric Vehicles for Decarbonization in Korean Cities”, The 13th International Conference on Applied Energy, Bangkok, Thailand (Virtual), Nov 29-Dev 2, 2021.

[C18] Yang, P., Yoshida, T., Murayama, A., Chang, S, and Yamagata, Y. (2021) “Green recovery planning from COVID for a low energy urban district using urban digital platform – A case study of Tokyo Shinagawa”, The 13th International Conference on Applied Energy, Bangkok, Thailand (Virtual), Nov 29-Dev 2, 2021.

[C17] Birewar, R., Cory, C., Chang, S., and Benhart, B. (2021) “Generative Design for Tower Crane Position Optimization”, The 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE2021), Sept 12-14, Orlando, Florida, 2021.

[C16] Chang, S.*, and Doshi, M.H. (2021) “Classroom Space Layout for Responding to Occupants’ Health Concerns and Flexible Space Utilization”, Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021, May 26-29, 2021

[C15] Oh, HJ., Chang, S., and Ashuri, B. (2021) “Investigation of Skill Sets for Multiskilled Labor Development in Construction”, The 57th Annual ASC International Conference, Associated Schools of Construction, April 5-9, vol 2, p. 100-107.

[C14] Kim, S., and Chang, S. (2020) “A framework for semantic interoperability of BIM and UAS flight mission planning system”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2019), Virtual, December 7-8, 2020.

[C13] Chang, S., Yoshida, T., Binder, R.B., Yamagata, Y., and Castro-Lacouture, D. (2020) “Energy sharing boundaries integrating buildings and vehicles tangled in spatial and temporal changes”, The 2020 ASCE Construction Research Congress, Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A., Mar 8-10, 2020.

[C12] Chang, S., Yoshida, T., Tobey, M., Yamagata, Y., and Yang, P. (2019). “Transformative model of urban buildings optimizing energy demands, solar harvesting potential, and indoor thermal comfort”. The 11th International Conference on Applied Energy, Västerås, Sweden, Aug 12-15, 2019.

[C11] Yoshida, T., Chang, S., Murakami, D., and Yamagata, Y. (2019). “The relationships between energy consumption and surface temperature: a combining multiple-scale observations approach”. The 11th International Conference on Applied Energy, Västerås, Sweden, Aug 12-15, 2019.

[C10] Tobey, M., Chang, S., Binder, R., Yoshida, T., and Yamagata, Y. (2019) “Measuring resilience, economy, sustainability, and human well-being in multiple scales for urban diagnostics”. The 11th International Conference on Applied Energy, Västerås, Sweden, Aug 12-15, 2019.

[C9] Binder, R., Chang, S., Tobey, M., Zilske, M., and Yamagata, Y. (2019). “The smart hub concept: developing the relationship between human mobility and energy consumption in Tokyo”. The 11th International Conference on Applied Energy, Västerås, Sweden, Aug 12-15, 2019.

[C8] Tobey, M., Chang, S., Binder, B. B., and Yamagata, Y. (2019). “Typologies of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Asian Countries: A Study of Shanghai’s Rapid Urbanization and Subsequent Strategies”. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 294, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/294/1/012097, Tokyo, Japan, Aug 6-7, 2019.

[C7] Yoshida, T., Tobey, M., Chang, S., and Yamagata, Y. (2019), “Carbon Emission Intensities of Each Building Typology: Towards a standardized framework”, The 16th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management, Wuhan, China, July 8-12, 2019.

[C6] Yang, P., Chen, H., Chang, S., and Saha, N. (2019). “Data-Driven Campus Design Support Systems”, The 16th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management, Wuhan, China, July 8-12, 2019.

[C5] Tobey, M., Binder, R., Chang, S., Yoshida, T., Yamagata, Y., and Yang, P. (2019). “Urban systems design conceptual framework: Modeling, Design, and Emergent Iterative Smart Communities”. The 16th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management, Wuhan, China, July 8-12, 2019.

[C4] Chang, S., Yoshida, T., Matsui, K., Castro-Lacouture, D., and Yamagata, Y. (2019). “An Ontology to Sustainability Provision System of Energy Demands and Indoor Thermal Comfort by Integrating Building Energy Models with IoT – Focusing on Residential Building in Kyojima, Tokyo”. CIB World Building Congress, Hong Kong, June 17-21, 2019.

[C3] Chang, S., Castro-Lacouture, D., Matsui, K., and Yamagata, Y. (2019). “Planning and Monitoring of Building Energy Demands under Uncertainties by Using IoT Data”. The ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2019), June 17-19, Atlanta, GA, USA, 2019. DOI: 10.1061/9780784482445.027.

[C2] Chang, S., Son, J., Jeong, W., and Yi, J. (2015). “Application of BIM-integrated construction simulation to construction production planning.” Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Construction and Project Management (ICCEPM 2015), Busan, Korea.

[C1] Chang, S., Son, J., Jeong, W., and Yi, J. (2015). “BIM-integrated construction operations simulation for reliable production management.” Proceedings of CIB W78 Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Books:
Chapter author, Urban Systems Design: creating sustainable smart cities in the internet of things era by Yamagata, Y., and Yang, P. P.-J. (2020). ELSEVIER