Papers by Tatjana Vilutiene
Sustainability, 2018
The aim of this study is to propose the rational quality monitoring of the renovation process wit... more The aim of this study is to propose the rational quality monitoring of the renovation process with methodology for data collection and analysis. The presented approach is based on a complex system of criteria that enables the comprehensive evaluation of the quality of the renovation process. Methodology that is developed for the rational quality monitoring of the renovation process can be used for long term monitoring activities to ensure that the system is up to date, while reflecting the concerns of the key stakeholders and the transfer of requirements. The main emphasis lies on the identification of the rapidly changing environment (regulations, technologies, needs and expectations of building owners, etc.). Quality monitoring will also serve as an analytical framework to analyze the effects of renovation and to identify what measures shall be undertaken to ensure that the renovation delivers the most positive results. This paper presents the case study analysis of renovated multi-family apartment buildings, the existing indicators of the renovation monitoring scheme and the structure of the proposed monitoring system of the renovation processes, key indicators, the main components of the system, and their links.
Modern building materials, structures and techniques, Dec 3, 2019
The article presents the results of the survey aimed to analyze the attitude and perceptions rega... more The article presents the results of the survey aimed to analyze the attitude and perceptions regarding the use of BIM for data handling and analysis. Two target groups were researched, according to the role they play in building processes, namely public administrations (including tenants, owners, and building administrators) and Professionals (engineers / architects). The study conducted during the Net-UBIEP (Network for Using BIM to Increase the Energy Performance) project. The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of building information modeling (BIM) as a tool and a process among key stakeholders in order to understand the current use of BIM, benefits of using BIM, obstacles of using BIM as well as possible future use. This study can be used as a pre-analysis of feedback from building users and construction professionals and can contribute to the co-adaptation process between BIM knowledge providers and BIM users.
Journal of Business Economics and Management, Jun 30, 2010
In this article the scientific cooperation between the three academic centres from Germany, Lithu... more In this article the scientific cooperation between the three academic centres from Germany, Lithuania and Poland, represented by Prof. F. Peldschus (Leipzig University of Applied Sciences), Prof. E. K. Zavadskas (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University), and Prof. O. Kapliński (Poznan University of Technology), is presented. Formal meetings have been called Colloquia, and were organized every two years in different academic centres. The research achievements and activities during the period of 2007-2009 are presented. The main research fields of OR in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development of three academic centres are surveyed. As a result of productive collaboration in the period between the 11th and 12th Colloquiums, several postdoctoral theses and doctoral dissertations were defended, research papers and books were published and conferences were organized with published proceedings, etc. On the basis of these achievements EURO Working Group OR in Sustainable Development and Civil Engineering (EWG-ORSDCE) was established.
Journal of Business Economics and Management, 2010
The definition of robustness in econometrics, the error term in a linear equation, was not only b... more The definition of robustness in econometrics, the error term in a linear equation, was not only broadened, but in addition moved to the meaning of common language: from a cardinal to a qualitative one. At that moment the most robust Multi-Objective Optimization Method has to fulfill seven essential conditions. In addition, considering all stakeholders involved, the choice of the objectives is non-subjective with the assistance of the Ameliorated Nominal Group Technique and the Delphi method. Outside Normalization is not necessary by the use of a Full Multiplicative Form or of MOORA (Multi-Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis). This last one is composed of ratio analysis "senso stricto" and of the Reference Point Method with the previously obtained ratios as a starting point. Combining the three methods in MULTIMOORA a full guarantee for robustness in Multiple Objectives Optimization is offered. This interpretation is tested by an application to the Economy of the Belgian Regions.
Procedia Engineering, 2015
The objectives of this paper are foresight study of the anticipated needs and requirements as wel... more The objectives of this paper are foresight study of the anticipated needs and requirements as well as identification of development directions of materials and technologies for use in road construction in the time perspective of approximately 30 years. In order to address this goal, Delphi forecasting method was utilized in the Polish-nationwide study with 150 invited experts. Paper presents results of research project dealing with development of directions of road pavement technologies with regards to the environmental aspects. As a result of the analyses, it was concluded that binding materials with improved viscoelastic range (often with modifications) would continue to play a leading role. Furthermore, according to the experts, the technologies that enable to monitor the state of road pavement in a continuous manner will be used to a greater range. Introduction of sensors into the pavement network will lead to the construction of "smart" roads while the spread of nanomaterial technologies in road construction will improve the durability and reliability of road pavement construction.
Advances in Civil Engineering, Aug 25, 2019
Building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the way of work across the architecture, engi... more Building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the way of work across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, where BIM offers vast opportunities for improving performance. BIM is therefore an area of great interest across the AEC industry in general and for the structural engineering field in particular. is paper is aimed at providing a broad picture of published papers that relate BIM with structural engineering. is overview will enhance understanding of the state of the research work on this subject, drawing upon bibliometric analysis of 369 papers. Findings provide an updated picture of how nowavailable studies that link BIM developments and applications in structural engineering are distributed chronologically, across journals, authors, countries, and institutions. Detailed analyses of citation networks present the cooccurrence map of keywords, citation patterns of journals and articles, the most cited journals, and the top 15 most cited articles on BIM in the area of structural engineering. Discussions demonstrate that research on BIM applications for structural engineering has been constantly growing with a sudden increase after 2014. is study reveals that research attempts on this area have been dominated by exploring generic issues of BIM like information management; however, technical issues of structural engineering, to be resolved through BIM capabilities, have remained overlooked. Moreover, the research work in this area is found to be conducted largely in isolation, comprising disjointed and fragmented research studies. Gaps and important areas for future research include modeling of structural components, automation of the assembly sequence, planning and optimization of off-site construction, and dynamic structural health monitoring.
Energies, Aug 4, 2020
Despite increasing energy efficiency requirements, the full potential of energy efficiency is sti... more Despite increasing energy efficiency requirements, the full potential of energy efficiency is still unlocked; many buildings in the EU tend to consume more energy than predicted. Gathering data and developing models to predict occupants' behaviour is seen as the next frontier in sustainable design. Measurements in the analysed open-space office showed accordingly 3.5 and 2.7 times lower occupancy compared to the ones given by DesignBuilder's and EN 16798-1. This proves that proposed occupancy patterns are only suitable for typical open-space offices. The results of the previous studies and proposed occupancy prediction models have limited applications and limited accuracies. In this paper, the hybrid differential evolution online sequential extreme learning machine (DE-OSELM) model was applied for building occupants' presence prediction in open-space office. The model was not previously applied in this area of research. It was found that prediction using experimentally gained indoor and outdoor parameters for the whole analysed period resulted in a correlation coefficient R 2 = 0.72. The best correlation was found with indoor CO 2 concentration-R 2 = 0.71 for the analysed period. It was concluded that a 4 week measurement period was sufficient for the prediction of the building's occupancy and that DE-OSELM is a fast and reliable model suitable for this purpose.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016
Improvements in the design of energy efficient houses lead to the increase of environmental impac... more Improvements in the design of energy efficient houses lead to the increase of environmental impact in construction and demolition phases, creating a need to investigate the use of construction materials more carefully. The approach presented herein is based on a complex system of criteria that allows performing comprehensive evaluation of the alternative design solutions. This article presents a case study which illustrates the proposed approach. In this study we estimate the environmental impacts of three alternative types of envelopes (masonry, log and timber frame) of an energy efficient single-family house, simultaneously identifying the most rational alternative according to the considered criteria (reduction of expenses, non-renewable primary energy, Green House Gases and ozone layer depletion). Results of the life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis are evaluated by the multi-criteria decision analysis method and criteria weights of impact categories are determined by the analytic hierarchy process method. The results obtained with the life cycle assessment and life cycle cost show that in the case of buildings, which are designed according to the passive house requirements, the share of the embodied input and output flows in the whole life cycle generally constitutes more than 1/3.
Procedia Engineering, 2017
Sustainable development is first defined as development that satisfies the needs of the present w... more Sustainable development is first defined as development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs. Sustainable development is possible if conditions of respect for the environment, preventing the exhaustion of natural resources and preserving the overall balance, are fulfilled. The necessity of the development and maintenance of habitats also emphasized. Construction processes have important role in creation of built environment and their impacts have to be measured as construction contributes to air pollution, land use and contamination, usage of resources, water and materials depletion, water pollution, impacts on human health, and climate change. Previous (own) research revealed, that the key categories of Web of Science, which encompass the research on the sustainable built environment, cover construction and building technologies, environmental science and studies, and civil engineering. The article presents a review of the literature on efforts to harmonize the construction processes, which was made on the basis of the Web of Science Core Collection database. The analysis of the number of publications was made according to years of publication and research areas. To honour the contribution made by Prof Oleg Kapliński in the field of Sustainable Development and Decision-Making, and to commemorate his 75th anniversary, this article also highlights his academic career and research.
Procedia Engineering, 2015
In the era of the great development of information technologies and telecommunications, a natural... more In the era of the great development of information technologies and telecommunications, a natural need to develop and implement a unified system of digital building information modelling has arisen. The rapid development of design technology in the field of architecture, engineering and construction leads to the continuous adaptation of the conceptual apparatus for building information modelling (BIM). BIM technology adopts a new definition as a universal tool for describing various elements of intelligent virtual 3D model of a building combining a series of sequential steps related to the investment, such as requirements of design, construction, operation and demolition optimizations and preparations. In the paper, the authors propose directions of research in the field of BLM (Building Lifecycle Management).
Advances in Civil Engineering, 2019
Revista de la construcción, 2021
The article proposes a system of indicators to measure the performance of BIM (Building Informati... more The article proposes a system of indicators to measure the performance of BIM (Building Information Modelling) projects. Proposed indicators divided into two groups: quantitative (cost and time related numerical values) and qualitative (verbally expressed measures recalculated to scores according to proposed four-point rating scale). The metrics include the calculation of time and cost variations, the assessment of the organizational scale of BIM deployment, BIM competency granularity level, BIM capability level, BIM maturity level. In the case study, the proposed indicators applied for the evaluation of the results of the real construction project. The limitations and difficulties faced up during the project implementation discussed, and the benefits of the application of the BIM methodology revealed. The application of the proposed methodology is useful in assessing, at which level the BIM applied in construction projects and measuring the progress towards achieving project goals....
Sustainable Cities and Society, 2021
Abstract The harmonious and sustainable development of modern societies is inseparable from the e... more Abstract The harmonious and sustainable development of modern societies is inseparable from the efficient use of resources to meet the population's needs. Optimising governance through sound resource management and protecting the needs of society is particularly important and challenging in terms of sustainable development. Stakeholders, therefore, need a new public building management model based on sustainability criteria. The proposed model helps to assess buildings’ end-use efficiency making an emphasis on sustainability and including criteria of social benefit. Decision-makers can assess the end-use efficiency of municipal buildings and make equitable solutions using this model. Public sector organisations, especially local governments, need these results to manage large amounts of public assets. The hybrid solution model proposed for decision-making integrates four different methods and several fuzzy criteria values. Policymakers determine the weights of the criteria based on the Delphi method. In the next phase, decision-makers solve the problem with a new fuzzy extended approach to multi-criteria issues and a fuzzy Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo-F). This model helps decision-makers meet a wide range of challenges without the precise knowledge that describes the options, as well as the expertise and technical solutions needed to make decisions.
The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 2020
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming a common language for the construction of buildi... more Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming a common language for the construction of buildings and infrastructure sectors worldwide. This paper aims at providing a broad picture of published journal papers on BIM application in infrastructure projects. The review is based on bibliometric analysis of 239 papers. The bibliometric analysis technique is used as the analysis method, which when compared to conventional literature reviews allows for the reduction in the likelihood of subjective judgments. The paper presents the review of BIM applications in infrastructure projects analysed within a 10-year period; the analysis of most recent studies and trends of applying BIM methodology identifies the gaps of BIM applications in infrastructure projects and defines future areas of research. Detailed analyses of citation networks present the co-occurrence map of keywords, citation patterns of journals, articles and the most cited journals in the research area. Research shows that BIM ...
Energies, 2020
Despite increasing energy efficiency requirements, the full potential of energy efficiency is sti... more Despite increasing energy efficiency requirements, the full potential of energy efficiency is still unlocked; many buildings in the EU tend to consume more energy than predicted. Gathering data and developing models to predict occupants’ behaviour is seen as the next frontier in sustainable design. Measurements in the analysed open-space office showed accordingly 3.5 and 2.7 times lower occupancy compared to the ones given by DesignBuilder’s and EN 16798-1. This proves that proposed occupancy patterns are only suitable for typical open-space offices. The results of the previous studies and proposed occupancy prediction models have limited applications and limited accuracies. In this paper, the hybrid differential evolution online sequential extreme learning machine (DE-OSELM) model was applied for building occupants’ presence prediction in open-space office. The model was not previously applied in this area of research. It was found that prediction using experimentally gained indoor...
Organization, Technology & Management in Construction: An International Journal, 2013
Advances in Civil Engineering, 2019
Building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the way of work across the architecture, engi... more Building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the way of work across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, where BIM offers vast opportunities for improving performance. BIM is therefore an area of great interest across the AEC industry in general and for the structural engineering field in particular. This paper is aimed at providing a broad picture of published papers that relate BIM with structural engineering. This overview will enhance understanding of the state of the research work on this subject, drawing upon bibliometric analysis of 369 papers. Findings provide an updated picture of how now-available studies that link BIM developments and applications in structural engineering are distributed chronologically, across journals, authors, countries, and institutions. Detailed analyses of citation networks present the cooccurrence map of keywords, citation patterns of journals and articles, the most cited journals, and the top 15 most cited articl...
Advances in Civil Engineering, 2019
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