Education
Ph.D. in Architecture, Texas A&M University
Master of Computer Science, Texas A&M University
M.Sc. in Architecture, Myongji University
B.Sc. in Architecture, Yanbian University of Science & Technology
Chengde Wu PhD
Associate Professor, ArchitectureSignature Research Areas
Contact
(515) 294-6131
Campus Office: 0493 Design
Mailing Address
Architecture Department
158 College of Design
Ames, IA, 50011
Architecture Department
158 College of Design
Ames, IA, 50011
Bio
Research Interests
His areas of research interest are in the following three domains: building technology, computational design, and physical computing & IoT. Under each broader domain, he is interested in the following sub-domains.
In building technology: Building energy consumption, daylighting, carbon reduction, renewable energy, indoor/outdoor comfort, and air quality.
In computational design: Building performance simulation (energy, daylighting, fire safety, etc.), machine learning algorithms for surrogate modeling, digital fabrication, and parametric modeling.
In physical computing & IoT: Building automation systems using microprocessors/microcontrollers, affordable sensors, and actuators, in conjunction with cloud-based services, to improve building performance, built environment, security, and convenience.
Affiliated Centers: CBER, VRAC & HCI
Lecture Courses:
ARCH 534: Physical Computing for Smart Buildings
ARCH543: Building Technology I
ARCH544: Building Technology II
ARCH641: Building Technology III
ARCH642: Building Technology IV
Current Projects
Externally Funded Projects:
+ 3D Affordable Innovative Technologies (3D AIT) Housing Project. Iowa Economic Development Authority. Role: Co-PI.
+ High performance regenerative windows for building energy reduction and clean energy production. National Science Foundation. Award #2122014. Role: Co-PI.
+ Made in Iowa: Agro-waste Concrete for Disaster Resilient 3D Printed Construction. University of Iowa. Role: Co-PI..