Publications

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

1. Nassereddine, H., Seo, K. W., Rybkowski, Z. K., Schranz, C., and Urban, H.* (2021). “Propositions for a resilient, post-COVID-19 future for the AEC industry,” Frontiers in Built Environment (accepted for publication); ISSN: 2297-3362.

2. Bajpayee, A,* Farahbakhsh, M.,* Zakira, U.,* Pandey, A.,* Abu Ennab., L.,* Rybkowski, Z., Dixit, M. K., Schwab, P. A., Kalantar, N., Birgisson, B., and Banerjee, S. (2020). “In Situ resource utilization and reconfiguration of soils into construction materials for the additive manufacturing of buildings,” Frontiers in Materials, 7:52, March 10, 12 pp., DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2020.00052; ISSN: 2296-8016.

3. Saseendran, A.,* Bigelow, B. F., Rybkowski, Z., Jourdan, D. (2020). “Disputes in Construction: An Evaluation of Contractual Effects of ConsensusDOCS,” ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 12(2), 04520008:1-5; ISSN: 1943-4162 print, ISSN: 1943-4170 online.

4. Saseendran, A., Bigelow, B. F., Rybkowski, Z. K., and Jourdan, D. (2018). “Construction Disputes in the United States and the United Kingdom: A Comparison.” The Professional Constructor (Journal of the American Institute of Constructors), 43: 02 (fall), 39-46; ISSN 0146-7557.

5. Kalantari, S.,* Shepley, M. M., Rybkowski, Z. K., and Bryant, J. (2017). “Designing for operational efficiency: facility managers’ perspectives on how their knowledge can be better incorporated during design,” Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 13:6, 457-478; ISSN: 1745-2007 print, 1752-7589 online.

6. Kalantari, S.*, Shepley, M. M., Rybkowski, Z. K., and Bryant, J. A. (2017). "Collaboration between designers and facility managers: Comparing the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East," Facilities, 35(9/10), 557-572; ISSN: 0263-2772.

7. Alves, T., Lichtig, W., and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2017). “Implementing Target Value Design: Tools and Techniques to Manage the Process,” Health Environments Research & Design (HERD), 10(3), 18-29; ISSN: 1937-5867 print, 2167-5112 online; Note: HERD is one of the only currently existing peer-reviewed journals dedicated exclusively to evidence-based design of healthcare facilities

8. Sindhu, J., Choi, K., Lavy, S., Rybkowski, Z. K., Bigelow, B. F., and Li, W.* (2017). “Effects of Front-End Planning under Fast-Tracked Project Delivery Systems for Industrial Projects,” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 14 February, 16 pp.; ISSN: 1557-8771 print, 1550-3984 online.

9. Rybkowski, Z. K., Shepley, M. M., Bryant, J. A., Skelhorn, C., Amato, A., and Kalantari, S.* (2017) "Facility management in Qatar: current state, perceptions and recommendations,” Facilities, 35 (5/6), 335-355; ISSN: 0263-2772.

10. Nanda, U., Rybkowski, Z. K., Pati, S., Nejati, A.* (2017). “A Value Analysis of Lean Processes in Target Value Design and Integrated Project Delivery: Stakeholder Perception,” Health Environments Research & Design Journal (HERD), 10(3) 99-115; ISSN: 1937-5867 print, 2167-5112 online, Note: HERD is one of the only currently existing peer-reviewed journals dedicated exclusively to evidence-based design of healthcare facilities.

11. Fernández-Solis, J. L., Rybkowski, Z. K., Xiao, C.,* Lü, X., and Chae, L. S. (2015). “General contractor’s project of projects--a meta-project: Understanding the new paradigm and its implications through the lens of entropy,” Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 11(3), 213-242; ISSN: 1745-2007 print, 1752-7589 online.

12. Bilbo, D., Bigelow, B. F, Rybkowski, Z. K. and Kamranzadeh, A.,* (2014). “Effects of family-related factors on female project managers’ salaries in the construction industry in the United States,” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 00:1-13; ISSN: 1557-8771 print, 1550-3984 online.

13. Shepley, M. M., Rybkowski, Z. K., Aliber, J., and Lange, C. (2012). "Ambulatory infusion suite: Pre- and post-occupancy evaluation," Building Research and Information, 40(6), 700-712; ISSN: 0961-3218 print, 1466-4321 online; “A*” rated journal (ARC); Impact factor: 2.156.

14. Rybkowski, Z. K., Shepley, M. M., and Ballard, H. G. (2012). "Target Value Design: Applications to newborn intensive care units," Health Environments Research and Design Journal (HERD), 5(4), 5-22, ISSN: 1937-5867 print, 2167-5112 online, Note: HERD is one of the only currently existing peer-reviewed journals dedicated exclusively to evidence-based design of healthcare facilities.

15. Fernandez-Solis, J.L., and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2012). "A theory of waste and value," International Journal of Construction Project Management, Vol. 4, Issue 2; ref: MS12-02-A135, 89-105; ISSN: 1944-1436.

16. Rybkowski, Z. K., Zhou, X.,* Lavy, S. and Fernández-Solís, J. (2012). “Investigation into the nature of productivity gains observed during the Airplane Game lean simulation,” Lean Construction Journal, 78-90; ISSN: 1555-1369; 48% acceptance rate since journal founded in 2003.

17. Fernandez-Solis, J.L., Lavy, S., Porwal, V.,* Shaafat, A., Rybkowski, Z. K., Son, K., and Lagoo, N.* (2012). "Survey of motivations, benefits and implementation challenges of Last Planner® System Users," Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE), 139(4), 354-360; ISSN: 0733-9364 print, 1943-7862 online; “A*” rated journal (ARC); Impact factor: 2.36.

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings

18. Rybkowski, Z. K., da C. L. Alves, T., and Liu, M. (2021). “The emergence and growth of the on-line serious games and participatory simulation group ‘APLSO.’ Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Lima, Peru, July 12-18, 10 pp. (accepted for publication); “A” rated conference (ARC).

19. Obulam, R.*, and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2021). “Development and testing of the 5S puzzle game,” Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Lima, Peru, July 12-18, 10 pp. (accepted for publication); “A” rated conference (ARC).

20. Jacob, G.*, Sharma, N.*, Rybkowski, Z. K., and Devkar, G. (2021). “Target Value Design: development and testing of a virtual simulation,” Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29), Lima, Peru, July 12-18, 10 pp. (accepted for publication); “A” rated conference (ARC).

21. Farahbakhsh, M.*, Kalantar, N., and Rybkowski, Z. (2020). “Impact of robotic 3D printing process parameters on bond strength: A systematic analysis using clay-based materials,” ACADIA 2020: Distributed Proximities, October 24-30 (online), 9 pp.; “A” rated conference (ARC); Acceptance rate at ACADIA < 30%. Access at: http://papers.cumincad.org/.

22. Liu, C.*, González, V. A., Liu, J., Rybkowski, Z. K., Schöttle, A., Álvarez, C. M., and Pavez, I. (2020). “Accelerating the LPS Uptake using Virtual Reality and Serious Games: A Socio-technical Conceptual Framework.” In: Tommelein, I.D. and Daniel, E. (eds.). Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC28), Berkeley, CA, July 6-12, p. 481-492; “A” rated conference (ARC).

23. Yaw, M. W.*, Rybkowski, Z. K., and Jeong, H. D. (2020). “Reducing Handoffs between Sequential Trades: A Simulation.” In: Tommelein, I.D. and Daniel, E. (eds.). Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC28), Berkeley, CA, July 6-12, p. 205-216; “A” rated conference (ARC).

24. Solhjou Khah, F.*, Rybkowski, Z., Pentecost, A. R, Smith, J. P., and Muir, R. (2019). “Development and Testing of an Innovative Architectural Programming Simulation as a Precursor to Target Value Design,” 27^th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), González, V.A. (ed.), July 3-5, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 515-525; “A” rated conference (ARC); “A” rated conference (ARC).

25. Rybkowski, Z., Degenhart, S., Ryool, B. Y. (2019). “Assessment of an experimental five-day graduate student construction science ‘bootcamp’ at a research-intensive university: A case study,” 55^th Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference, Denver, CO, April 11, p. 117-124.

26. Mansoori, M,* Kalantar, N., Creasy, T., and Rybkowski, Z. (2018). “Toward adaptive architectural skins: Designing temperature-responsive curvilinear surfaces,” T. Fukuda, W. Huang, P. Janssen, K. Crolla, S. Alhadidi (eds.), Learning, Adapting and Prototyping, Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, May, Volume 2, 329-338.

27. Bhagat, N.,* Rybkowski, Z., Kalantar, N., Dixit, M., Bryant, J., and Mansoori, M.* (2018). “Modulating natural ventilation to enhance resilience through modifying nozzle profiles: Exploring rapid prototyping through 3D-printing,” T. Fukuda, W. Huang, P. Janssen, K. Crolla, S. Alhadidi (eds.), Learning, Adapting and Prototyping, Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, May, Volume 2, 185-194; “A” rated conference (ARC)

28. Rybkowski, Z. K., Forbes, L. H., and Tsao, C. Y. (2018). “The evolution of lean construction education (Part 1 of 2): At US-based universities,” In: Proc. 26th Annual Conference of the International. Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), González, V.A. (ed.), Chennai, India, 16-22 July, pp. 1013–1023; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC)

29. Forbes, L. H., Rybkowski, Z. K., and Tsao, C. Y. (2018). “The evolution of lean construction education (Part 2 of 2): At US-based companies,” In: Proc. 26th Annual Conference of the International. Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), González, V.A. (ed.), Chennai, India, 16-22 July, pp. 1024–1034; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC)

30. Thameem, M.,* Rybkowski, Z. K., and Smith, J. P. (2017). “Delivery methods and social network analysis of unethical behavior in the construction industry,” In: LC3 2017 Volume II – Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Walsh, K., Sacks, R., Brilakis, I. (eds.), July 4-12, Heraklion, Greece, 453-461; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC).

31. Salazar, R.,* Rybkowski, Z., and Ballard, G. (2017). “An Exploration of Compatibility of U.S. Army Culture and Lean Construction,” In: LC3 2017 Volume II – Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Walsh, K., Sacks, R., Brilakis, I. (eds.), July 4-12, Heraklion, Greece, 413–420; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC)

32. de Cresce El Debs, L., Shaurette, M., and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2017). “Selection of communication media by design and construction personnel for problem-solving,” Proceedings of the 53^rd ASC (Associated Schools of Construction) International Conference, April 5-8, 2017, Seattle, WA, 739-746.

33. Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M.,* Shepley, M. M., and Fernández-Solis, J. L. (2016). “Development and testing of a lean simulation to illustrate key principles of Target Value Design: A first run study.” Proceedings of the 24^thannual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction; July 20-22, 2016: Boston, MA, Sect. 4 pp. 133–142; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC)

34. Neeraj, A.*, Rybkowski, Z., Fernandez-Solis, J.L., Hill, R., Tsao, C., Seed, B. and Heinemeier, D.(2016). “Framework Linking Lean Simulation Principles to their Application on Construction Projects.” Proceedings of the 24^thannual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 20-22, 2016: Boston, MA, Sect. 9 pp. 3–12; “A” rated conference (ARC)

35. Bhatt, Y,* Rybkowski, Z. K., Kalantar, N., and Fernandez-Solis, J. L. (2016). “Trainathon Lean Simulation Game: Determining Perceptions of the Value of Training Among Construction Stakeholders.” Proceedings of the 24^thannual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction; July 20-22, 2016: Boston, MA, Sect.7 pp. 53-62; “A” rated conference (ARC)

36. Bhaidani, N.,* Rybkowski, Z., Smith, J., Choudhury, I., Hill, R. (2016). “Percent Planned Complete: Development and Testing of a Simulation to Increase Reliability in Scheduling.” Proceedings of the 24^thannual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction; July 20-22, 2016: Boston, MA, Sect.7 pp. 33–42; “A” rated conference (ARC)

37. Kalyanaraman, N.,* Rybkowski, Z. K., Fernández-Solís, J. L., Mann, G. J., Neeraj, A.* (2016). “Identification of Long-Term Learning Outcomes and Opportunities for Improvement from an Interdisciplinary Course between Architecture and Construction Science,” Proceedings of the 52^nd ASC (Associated Schools of Construction) International Conference, April 13-16, 2016, Provo, Utah, 8 pp.

38. Lee, S.,* Tabb, P., Rogers, J., Rybkowski, Z., Van Zandt, S. (2016). “The impacts of cost Determinism in architectural foundation design education: An analysis of foundation design studio,” Urban Planning and Architecture Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD), 14-16 October, 2015, in: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 216, 923 – 932; Elsevier, peer-reviewed open access.

39. Rybkowski, Z. K. and Kahler, D. (2014). “Collective kaizen and standardization: the development and testing of a new lean simulation,” Proceedings of the 22^nd annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; June 25-27, 2014: Oslo, Norway; ISSN: 2309-0979, “A” rated conference (ARC)

40. Smith, J. P.,* Rybkowski, Z. K., Bergman, M., Shepley, M., and Smith J. S. (2014). “Trust-builder: A first-run study on active trust-building,” Proceedings of the 22 ^nd annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; June 25-27, 2014: Oslo, Norway; “A” rated conference (ARC)

41. Rybkowski, Z. K., Abdelhamid, T., and Forbes, L. (2013). “On the back of a cocktail napkin: An exploration of graphic definitions of lean construction," Proceedings of the 21^st annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 31-August 2, 2013: Fortaleza, Brazil, 83-92; “A” rated conference (ARC)

42. Smith, J. P.* and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2013). “The Maroon and White Game: A simulation of trust and long-term gains and losses," Proceedings of the 21^st annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 31-August 2, 2013: Fortaleza, Brazil, 987-996; “A” rated conference (ARC)

43. Tsao, C., Azambuja, M., Hamzeh, F., Menches, C. and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2013). “Teaching lean construction: perspectives on theory and practice," Proceedings of the 21 ^st annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 31-August 2, 2013: Fortaleza, Brazil, 977-986; “A” rated conference (ARC)

44. Kulkarni, A.,* Rybkowski, Z. K., and Smith, J.* (2012). “Cost comparison of collaborative and IPD-like project delivery methods versus non-collaborative project delivery methods," Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 17-22, 2012: San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 781-790; “A” rated conference (ARC)

45. Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M.,* Smith, J.,* and Kulkarni, A.* (2012). “Survey instrument to facilitate continuous improvement of lean teaching materials: a first-run study," Proceedings of the 20^th annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 17-22, 2012: San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 641-650; “A” rated conference (ARC)

46. Smith, J.* and Rybkowski, Z. (2012). “Literature review on trust and current construction industry trends," Proceedings of the 20^th annual conference for the International Group for Lean Construction; July 17-22, 2012: San Diego, CA; “A” rated conference (ARC)

47. Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M.,* Gottipati, U.,* Lavy, S., and Fernández-Solis, J. (2011). “Impact of cost constraints on aesthetic ranking following Target Value Design exercises,” Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Lima, Peru, July 13-15, 448-457, “A” rated conference (ARC)

48. Rybkowski, Z. K. (2010). “Last Planner and its role as conceptual kanban,” Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Haifa, Israel, July 14-16, 63-72, “A” rated conference (ARC)

49. Porwal, V.,* Fernández-Solís. J. L., Lavy, S. and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2010). “Last Planner System—Implementation challenges,” Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Haifa, Israel, July 14-16, 9 pp, “A” rated conference (ARC)

50. Rybkowski, Z. K., Wong, J.-M.,* Ballard, G. and Tommelein, I. D. (2008). “Using controlled experiments to calibrate computer models: the Airplane Game as a lean simulation exercise.” Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK, July 16-18, 309-319, “A” rated conference (ARC)

51. Ballard, G. and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2009). “Overcoming the hurdle of first cost: a case study in Target Value Design.” The 2009 Construction Research Congress (Construction Institute of ASCE), Seattle, WA, April 5-7, 1038-1047, ASCE Conference, “A” rated conference (ARC)

52. Rybkowski, Z. K. and Ballard, G. (2008). “Using the ‘Five Whys’ as a decision-making framework for evidence-based design,” Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK, July 16-18, 12 pp, “A” rated conference (ARC)

53. Rybkowski, Z. (2000). “Foundation of Stone: A Case for the Feynman Flip”—research article addressing the merits of a split semester and skill-based system in architectural education. Proceedings of the ACSA 2000 International Conference, Hong Kong, June 10-14, 10 pp.; “B” rated conference (ARC)

Invited Articles

54. Rybkowski, Z. K. (2020). “The potential of large-scale 3D-printing to usher in a paradigm shift toward environmental sustainability,” Proceedings: 2020 International Fall Conference of KIEAE (Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment), December 3-4, p. 9-14.

55. Rybkowski, Z. K. (2017). Guest Editorial: “Applying lean methods to healthcare design,” Health Environments Research & Design (HERD), Health Environments Research & Design Journal (HERD), 10(3) 12-17.

56. Rybkowski, Z. K. (2012). “Methods of overcoming the capital cost hurdle of Evidence-Based Design,” Chinese Hospital Architecture & Equipment, 10, 48.

57. Hamilton, D. K., and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2011). "Building evidence: using objective tools in construction project management," Heath Facilities Management Magazine, November, 29-33.

58. Rybkowski, Z. K. (2009). “Letter to the Editor,” Health Environments Research & Design (HERD), February.

59. Rybkowski, Z. K. and Ballard, G. (2009). “Application of Target Value Design to a Case Study Project.” ASC-Texo Conference, Dallas, TX, October 1-2, 4 pp.

60. Rybkowski, Z. K. and Cheung, Moe M. S. (2007). “Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta, and Resource Sustainability by 2030: An Opportunity for Technological Leadership,” 6^th International Conference on Environmental Informatics, Bangkok, Thailand, November 21-23, 6 pp.

61. Rybkowski, Z. and Seel, J. (1997). “Hong Kong,” Architectural Record, July, 185(7), 86.

62. Rybkowski, Z. and Seel, J. (1996). “The Chinese are Coming! The Chinese are Coming! Will it Make Any Difference?” Architectural Record, July, 184 (7), PR23.

63. Rybkowski, Z. and Seel, J. (1996). “Political Stability and Economic Reform Provide Platform for Major Developments,” Architectural Record, July, 184 (7), PR10.

64. Rybkowski, Z. (1995). “The Highs and Lows of Building in Asia,” GSD News (Harvard Graduate School of Design), Fall.

Research Reports

65. Nanda, U., Pati, S., Rybkowski, Z., K., Ai, D.,* Nejati, A.,* Kalyanaraman, N.* (2014). Value Analysis of Lean Processes in Design and Integrated Project Delivery, Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation (funder): CADRE & Texas A&M

66. Ballard, G., and Rybkowski, Z. K. (2007). “The evidence-based design literature review and its potential implications for capital budgeting of healthcare facilities,” Health Research and Education Trust, August 9, 35 pp.

Books, contributing co-author

67. Seed, W. R. ed. (2015). Transforming Design and Construction: A Framework for Change, Lean Construction Institute, Arlington, VA. List of contributing authors by alphabetical order: Beikmann, B., Bell, B., Bettler, R., Christian, D., Emdanat, S., Hill, C., Hill, K., Kelley, J., Lee, D., Loeb, J., Macomber, H., Nickerson, R., Brent, N., Reynolds, L., Rybkowski, Z. K., Seed, W., and Tsao, C.

68.EDAC. (2009). Integrating Evidence-Based Design: Practicing the Healthcare Design (Process Guide 3 in the series of 3), EDAC (Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification Program), Paris Printing, Point Richmond, CA. List of contributing author: Kent, J., Richter, L., Keller, A, Watkins, N., Bosch, S., Rasche, J., Herbert, C., Allums, H., Malone, E., Rybkowski, Z., McLaughlin, T., Gephart, V., Moler, J., Stroupe, J., Doyle, K., Nanda, U., and Taege, K.

Book Chapters

69. Rybkowski, Z. K., Forbes, L. H., and Tsao, C. Y. (2020). “Chapter 19: The evolutions of lean construction education at US-based universities,” Lean Construction: 25 years of development, Taylor and Francis, edited by Patricia Tzortzopoulos, Mike Kagioglou, and Lauri Koskela, p. 387-407.

70. Mansoori M.,* Kalantar K., Creasy T., Rybkowski, Z. (2019) “Adaptive Wooden Architecture. Designing A Wood Composite with Shape-Memory Behavior,” In: Bianconi F, Filippucci M (eds.), Digital Wood Design, Springer, New York., p. 703-717.

71.Rybkowski, Z. K. and Forbes, L. (2016). “Chapter 8: Lean Construction,” in Handbook of Construction Management: Scope, Schedule, and Cost Control, edited by A. Razzak Rumane, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Florida.