Biography

Joohyun Lee is an assistant professor at PKNU in the department of Architecture. She holds a PhD in architecture from Texas A&M University, College Station. Dr. Lee's research interests focus on sustainability and Evidence-Based Design (EBD). Her papers have been published in Building and Environment, Journal of Green Building, Journal of Building Engineering, Sustainability, among other peer-reviewed venues.  Dr. Lee worked 10 years in practice prior to joining PKNU to enhance the link between research and practice.  

Dr. Lee’s current research encompasses practical, everyday studies aimed at social ramification, such as the energy performance evaluation of public rental housing, the effectiveness of green remodeling, and support programs for white roof installations. It also includes a cross-temporal study exploring the intersections between Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural philosophy and contemporary principles of sustainable design. 

Beyond academia, she serves as a key advisory member on several design review committees for the Busan Metropolitan City and its affiliated district offices, playing an active role in shaping the urban environment. Driven by a passion for linking theory with practice, Dr. Lee is committed to advancing the discourse on sustainable architecture in both scholarly and civic arenas.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate

• Design Studio

• Sustainable Architecture

• Architectural Environment / System

• Undergraduate Seminar

Graduate

• Sustainable Architecture I 

• Sustainable Architecture II

• Sustainable Architecture Theory and Application

• Graduate Seminar

Journal Articles Refereed

• Lee, J., & Shepley, M. (2018). Analysis of human factors in a building environmental assessment system in Korea: Resident perception and the G-SEED for MF scores. Building and Environment, 142, 388-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.044

• Lee, J., Shepley, M. (2019) The green standard for energy and environmental design (G-SEED) for multi-family housing rating system in Korea: A review of evaluating practices and suggestions for improvement. Journal of Green Building, 14(2), 155-175.  https://doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618.14.2.155

• Lee, J., Shepley, M., & Choi, J. (2019). Exploring the effects of a building retrofit to improve energy performance and sustainability: A case study of Korean public buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 25, 10822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100822

• Lee, J., & Shepley, M. (2020). Benefits of solar photovoltaic systems for low-income families in social housing of Korea: Renewable energy applications as solutions to energy poverty. Journal of Building Engineering, 28, 101016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101016

• Lee, J., Shepley, M., & Choi, J. (2020). Exploring the localization process of low energy residential buildings: A case study of Korean passive houses. Journal of Building Engineering, 30, 101290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101290

• Lee, J., & Shepley, M. (2020). College campuses and student walkability: Assessing the impact of smartphone use on student perception and evaluation of urban campus routes. Sustainability, 12(23). https://doi.org/10.3390/su12239986

• Lee, J., Shepley, M., & Choi, J. (2021). Analysis of professionals' and the general public's perceptions of passive houses in Korea: Needs assessment for the improvement of the energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. Sustainability, 13(16). https://doi.org/10.3390/su13168892

• Lee, J. (2025). Sustainable Architectural Features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usoian Houses: Based on a Case Study of the SAMARA. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 14(9),  91-100. https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.9.91

Journal Articles Non-Refereed

• Kim, H., Lee, W., & Lee, J. (2020) 녹색건축 인증 건축물의 실태 분석과 향후 관리방향 제안: 서울 지역 대상 건축물을 중심으로. 그린빌딩, 21(1), 7-19. 

• Lee, J. (2021). 그린리모델링 현장 조사 및 컨설팅 사례와 향후 발전 방향: 그린리모델링 활성화 방안. 설비저널, 50(10), 66-74. 

Conference Proceedings

• Lee, J. (2024). 그린리모델링: C22 건축관 창호 교체 공사.  2024 AIK-RA Fall Academic Lecture, 313-322. 

• Lee, J. (2024). 대학 노후 건축물 창호 교체 전후 실내 환경 측정분석. 2024 AIK-PK Conference, 365-366. 

• Go, I., Kim, S., & Lee, J. (2024). 건축관 노후 창호 교체 전후 열성능 시뮬레이션 비교 분석. 2024 AIK-PK Conference, 33-34.

• Lee, J. (2025).  신축 및 기존 대학 건물의 여름철 실내환경 비교분석. 2025 AIK-PK Conference, xxx-xxx.

• Kim, D. & Lee, J. (2025). 주거용 건축물 해체 공사를 통한 건설 폐기물 발생량 조사. 2025 AIK-PK Conference, xxx-xxx.

Members

Graduate

• Dongyoung Kim

Undergraduate

• Inhyuk Go, Senior in Architecture 

• Seongjun Kim, Senior in Architecture 

• Soyeon Kim, Senior in Architecture