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Abanomi, W M (2005) Environmental design of prototype school buildings in hot, arid regions with special reference to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Akhimien, N (2022) A framework for incorporating circular economy in the design of energy efficient residential buildings in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Algarni, S K (2022) Machine learning for improved detection and segmentation of building boundary, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhamami, A (2021) Standardized qualification framework for achieving energy efficiency training for BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhumayani, H (2022) The feasibility of 3D printing technology as a new construction method for houses in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: sustainability; building technology; construction cost; environmental impact; life cycle; sustainable building; Saudi Arabia; cost analysis; environmental performance; construction method; innovation
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- URL: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/154457/
- Abstract:
3D printing technology is taking slow and small steps into the construction industry. Research has shown that several factors affect the adoption of this technology in the construction sector, such as cost, environmental performance, and structural performance. The housing sector in Saudi Arabia faces many challenges, such as the construction cost, the environmental impact on houses, the high demand for houses, etc. Moreover, within Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, the Saudi government has introduced initiatives such as sustainable building initiative and building technology stimulus initiative (BTSI). These initiatives will help improve the current challenges in the housing sector. However, there is a lack of studies regarding the environmental, economic, and social perception of 3D printing technology in large-scale buildings worldwide in general and specifically in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the potential of leveraging 3D printing technology as a new construction method in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive investigation is employed to compare 3D printing technology and conventional construction methods. It includes environmental, economic, and social aspects, taking into account achieving the highest level of sustainability in the housing sector. To achieve the aim and objectives of this research, first, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is utilised to evaluate and compare the environmental performance of conventional and 3D printing technology construction methods. Second, cost analysis is performed to assess the economic aspect of both construction methods. Third, to examine the social aspect, Diffusion Innovations Theory (DIT) is used to investigate the adoption of 3D printing technology among professionals (Architects and Civil Engineers) in the construction sector in Saudi Arabia using an online survey. The analysis demonstrated that 3D printing technology construction methods had a better environmental and economic impact than conventional construction methods. The online survey analysis revealed that all attributes of DIT (Relative Advantage, Compatibility, Complexity, Observability, and Trialability) supported the adoption of 3D printing technology among Saudi Arabian professionals. Additionally, trialability, Relative Advantage, and Observability had scored the highest attributes that professionals think will affect adoption. The overall findings of this research indicate that 3D printing technology would to be an excellent choice method to be adopted in the construction sector in Saudi Arabia from environmental, economic, and professional's aspects.
Alreshidi, E (2015) Towards facilitating team collaboration during construction project via the development of cloud-based BIM governance solution, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Alyami, S (2015) The development of sustainable assessment method for Saudi Arabia built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Barker, R (2006) Waste assessment and application of improvement techniques in UK private housebuilding supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
Boje, C P (2018) Knowledge representation, storage and retrieval for BIM supported building evacuation design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Cemesova, A (2013) Enhancing BIM-based data transfer to support the design of low energy buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Chen, K (2015) A strategic decision making framework for organisational BIM implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Forman, T (2015) Practice, policy and professional roles: unintended consequences and performance gaps in UK domestic solid wall insulation retrofit projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Goonetillake, J F (2019) A framework for the integration of information requirements within infrastructure digital construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Gosling, J (2011) Flexibility strategies for engineer-to-order construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Gupta, A (2013) Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hashemi, A (2009) Construction technology transfer: an assessment of the relevance of modern methods of construction to housing shortages in Iran, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Hatem, W A H (2012) Comparing the effectiveness of face to face and computer mediated collaboration in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hou, S (2015) An ontology-based holistic approach for multi-objective sustainable structural design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hussein, E S (2010) Green architecture as an approach for increasing energy efficiency in Egyptian buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Kasim, T (2015) BIM-based smart compliance checking to enhance environmental sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Khudhair, A (2022) Knowledge-based automatic OpenBIM data exchanging framework supporting holistic building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Lai, J H (2005) Economic, management and contractual considerations in outsourcing operation and maintenance work for commercial buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Ley, J D (2004) An environmental and material flow analysis of the UK steel construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Li, Q (2009) Energy efficiency design of residential buildings in North China cities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lin, K-Y (2013) Investigating reducing building energy use at urban scale in Taipei, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lloyd, E (2022) Aesthetic value in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Maby, C M (2019) Enabling the integration of energy improvements into mainstream home repair, maintenance and improvement practice in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Mukhtar, N A (1997) Housing policy in Libya: study of public housing projects in Tripoli City, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University.
Pahwa, J S (2009) MDSSF: a federated architecture for product procurement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computer Science & Informatics, Cardiff University.
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Sassi, P (2009) Closed loop material cycle construction: defining and assessing closed loop material cycle construction as a component of a comprehensive approach to sustainable material design in the context of sustainable building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Schoenwitz, M (2014) Aligning product and processes to customer needs in prefabricated house building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Thomas, R H (2013) An innovative timber construction system: building affordable housing using homegrown Welsh softwood, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Uniacke, H (2001) Design of a low cost ventilated photovoltaic cladding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University (United Kingdom).
Wang, B (2014) End user oriented BIM enabled multi-functional virtual environment supporting building emergency planning and evacuation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Zhang, X (2018) Sustainable retrofitting of existing residential buildings at community scale in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.