Publications

Peer-reviewed Journal Papers

Yang, H., Hong, S. W. (2025). Creating an Anthropomorphic Folktale Animal: A Pilot Study on Character Design Creativity Derived From Autonomous Behavior Generation Powered by Reinforcement Learning. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds 36 (1), e70013 .https://doi.org/10.1002/cav.70013 

Choi, S., Kim, Y., Nam, T., Hong, S. W., Lee, J. K. (2024). Generative architectural plan drawings for early design decisions: data grounding and additional training for specific use cases. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2024.2445033

Lee, J. K., Chae, S., Yang, E., Hong, S. W. (2024). BIM and individual physical needs-trained model-enabled approach to spatial redesign and visualization. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2389163 

Lee, J. K., Lee, S., Kim, Y. C., Kim, S., & Hong, S. W. (2023). Augmented virtual reality and 360 spatial visualization for supporting user-engaged design. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 10(3), 1047-1059. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwad035 

Kim, H., Cho, C. Y., & Hong, S. W. (2023). Impact of agent-based simulation on novice architects' workplace design exploration and trade-offs. Automation in Construction, 145, 104635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104635

Na, S., Hong, S. W., Jung, S., & Lee, J. (2020). Performance evaluation of building designs with BIM-based spatial patterns.Automation in Construction,118, 103290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103290

Hong, S. W., Kim, H., Song, Y., Yoon, S. H., & Lee, J. (2020). Effects of human behavior simulation on usability factors of social sustainability in architectural design education.Sustainability,12(17), 7111. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12177111

Hong, S. W., & Park, J. H. (2020). Knowledge Structures to Simulate the Spatial Behavior of Intelligent Virtual Humans.The Journal of the Korea Contents Association,20(12), 230-240. https://doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2020.20.12.230

Hong, S. W., & Park, J. Y. (2020). Effectiveness of BIM-based Human Behavior Simulation on Architectural Design Education-Focused on Exploration and Evaluation of Barrier-Free and Fire Evacuation Performances.Journal of KIBIM,10(4), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.13161/kibim.2020.10.4.001

Hong, S. W., Park, J., & Cho, M. (2019). Virtual vs. actual body: applicability of anthropomorphic avatars to enhance exploratory creativity in architectural design education. Architectural Science Review,62(6), 520-527. https://doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2019.1669526

Kim, D., Hong, S. W., & Jeong, Y. (2019). Crime prevention effect of the second generation crime prevention through environmental design project in South Korea: An analysis. Social Sciences,8(6), 187. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci8060187

Hong, S. W., El Antably, A., & Kalay, Y. E. (2019). Architectural design creativity in Multi-User Virtual Environment: A comparative analysis between remote collaboration media. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science,46(5), 826-844. https://doi.org/10.1177/2399808317733267

Hong, S. W., & Lee, Y. G. (2019). Behavioural responsiveness of virtual users for students’ creative problem-finding in architectural design. Architectural Science Review,62(3), 238-247. https://doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2019.1594673

Hong, S. W., & Lee, Y. G. (2018). The effects of human behavior simulation on architecture major students′ fire egress planning. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering,17(1), 125-132. https://doi.org/10.3130/jaabe.17.125

Hong, S. (2018). Virtual Reality and Virtual Places. Korean Architects, 176-183. Retrieved form https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201855253863538.page

Hong, S. (2018). Computable Diversity, Emotion and Sociality, and an Evolution of Design Process. Korean Architects, 136-143. Retrieved form https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201855253863414.page

Shin, S., Jeong, S., Lee, J., Hong, S. W., & Jung, S. (2017). Pre-Occupancy Evaluation based on user behavior prediction in 3D virtual simulation.Automation in Construction,74, 55-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2016.11.005

Hong, S. W., & Jeong, Y. (2017). A Study on the Enablers and Barriers of BIM-based Assembling Collaboration for Designers' Communication and Socio-Psychological Mechanisms. Journal of KIBIM,7(1), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.13161/kibim.2017.7.1.036

Hong, S. W., Schaumann, D., & Kalay, Y. E. (2016). Human behavior simulation in architectural design projects: An observational study in an academic course.Computers, Environment and Urban Systems,60, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2016.07.005 

Hong, S. W., Jeong, Y., Kalay, Y. E., Jung, S., & Lee, J. (2016). Enablers and barriers of the multi-user virtual environment for exploratory creativity in architectural design collaboration.CoDesign,12(3), 151-170. https://doi.org/10.1080/15710882.2015.1081239

Hong, S. W., Lee, S. Y., & Lee, J. S. (2016). Incongruent Aesthetic Preferences in Design Collaboration: An Enabler or Barrier for Novelty and Appropriateness?.Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering,15(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.3130/jaabe.15.81 

Hong, S. W. (2016). A Study on the Effects of a Virtual-Users Model Computing the Semantics of Spaces for the Operation and Understanding of Human Behavior Simulation of Architecture-Major Students.Journal of KIBIM,6(3), 34-41. https://doi.org/10.13161/kibim.2016.6.3.034

Hong, S. W., & Cho, M. J. (2016). A Study on the Efficiency of BIM on the Multi-Semantic Form Modeling in Architectural Design Education. Journal of KIBIM,6(1), 18-24. https://doi.org/10.13161/kibim.2016.6.1.018

Hong, S. W., & Lee, J. S. (2015). Nonexpert evaluations on architectural design creativity across cultures. Creativity Research Journal,27(4), 314-321. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2015.1087245

Oh, M., Lee, J., Hong, S. W., & Jeong, Y. (2015). Integrated system for BIM-based collaborative design.Automation in construction,58, 196-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2015.07.015

Kalay, Y. E., Schaumann, D., Hong, S. W., & Simeone, D. (2015). Beyond BIM: Next‐Generation Building Information Modeling to Support Form, Function, and Use of Buildings.Building Information Modeling: BIM in Current and Future Practice, 321-335. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119174752.ch24

Conference Papers

Yang, H., Hong, S.W. (2023). Developing a Conversational Artificial Intelligence-Equipped Digital Human Model for Analysing Performances of Housing Experimented by the Avant-Garde Architects. In Proceedings of 2023 Autumn Annual Conference of Architectural Institute of Korea.

Choi, M., Yang, H., Song, Y., Hong, S.W., Park, J.Y., Kim, H.S. (2023). A Framework for Assessing Outdoor Thermal Comfort using Human Behavior Simulation. In Proceedings of 2023 Autumn Annual Conference of Architectural Institute of Korea.

Lee, J., & Hong, S. W. (2023). Developing the Reinforcement-Learning Child Agents for Measuring Play and Learning Performance in Kindergarten Design. In Proceedings of the 41st International Conference on eCAADe. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.069 

Song, Y., Lee, J., Yang, H., Byeon, Y., & Hong, S.W. (2023), Effects of a Visual Perception-Equipped Fire Evacuee Simulation on the Design Trade-Offs in Students’ Architectural Projects.  In Proceedings of the 41st International Conference on eCAADe. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.259 

Schaumann, D., Kalay, Y. E., & Hong, S. W. (2017). A Form-Function-Use (FFU) model to simulate human behavior in built environments. In T. Maver, P. Chapman, C. Platt, V. Portela, & D. Eaton (Eds.), Envisioning Architecture. Space/Time/Meaning: Proceedings of the 13th Biennial International Conference of the European Architectural Envisioning Association at the Glasgow School of Art (pp. 146-153). 

Schaumann, D., Kalay, Y. E., Hong, S. W., & Simeone, D. (2015). Simulating human behavior in not-yet built environments by means of event-based narratives. In 2015 Proceedings of the symposium on simulation for architecture and urban design(pp. 7-14). USA. https://iris.uniroma1.it/handle/11573/781806

Thesis

Song, Y. (2024). Development of Patient-Caregiver Behavior Simulation for Measuring Hospital Use and Patient Satisfaction in Outpatient Visits (Master's Thesis). Inha University, Incheon, South Korea.

Yang, H. (2024). The Impact of ChatGPT-based Digital Human on Performance Analysis and Value Discovery in the Avant-Garde Housing Projects (Master's Thesis). Inha University, Incheon, South Korea.

Lee, J. (2022). The Impact of Children's Play Behavior Modeling Using Reinforcement-Learning Agents in Learning Environment Design (Master's Thesis). Inha University, Incheon, South Korea.

Kim, H. (2022). The Impact of Agent-based Simulation in Designing Highly Collaborative Workplace (Master's Thesis). Inha University, Incheon, South Korea.

Patents

 Hong, S.W., & Lee, J. (2023). Reinforcement Learning-Powered Simulator for Analysis and Evaluation of Children’s Learning Environment Design (Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0086178). Korean Intellectual Property Office (applied).

Hong, S.W., Lee, J., Yang, H., Song, Y., Kim, H., & Lee. J.K. (2023). Automated Simulator System Based on Human Objects and BIM Database for Analysis and Evaluation of Housing Designs (Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0177013). Korean Intellectual Property Office (applied).