Professor Ning Gu

Professor in Architecture School of Art, Architecture and Design

City West Campus (K4-16)
tel +61 8 830 20349
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email Ning.Gu@unisa.edu.au

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About me

Computational Design Analysis
Design Cognition
Computer-supported Collaborative Design
Building Information Modelling
Intercultural Design and Communication

Dr Ning Gu is Professor of Architecture in the School of Art, Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia. He has researched in the broad areas of Architectural Computing and Design Cognition, including topics such as Computational Design Analysis; Generative and Parametric Design Systems; Computer-supported Collaborative Design; Virtual Environments; Building Information Modelling; Intercultural Design and Communication; and Protocol Studies on designers' behaviour and cognition.

Professor Ning Gu’s scholarly outputs have been documented in over 150 peer-reviewed publications. His research has been supported by competitive grants valued at over 1.2 millions Australian dollars, which include prestigious funding... Read more

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Research

Research themes

Transforming industries
Transforming societies

Research focus

Architecture
Design Practice and Management
Engineering
Building
Built Environment and Design

Research

Outputs

Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Highlights

Year	Output
2017	Gu, N, Yu, R & Ostwald, M 2017, 'Unpacking the cultural DNA of traditional Chinese private gardens through mathematical measurement and parametric design', in J-H Lee (ed), Morphological Analysis of Cultural DNA, Springer, Singapore, ch. 6, pp. 59-75.
2016	Amini, BP, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2016, 'A syntactical comparative analysis of the spatial properties of Prairie style and Victorian domestic architecture', Journal of architecture, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 348-374. 3 1
2016	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2016, 'The language of design: spatial cognition and spatial language in parametric design', International journal of architectural computing, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 277-288. 1 1
2015	Yu, R, Gu, N, Ostwald, M & Gero, JS 2015, 'Empirical support for problem-solution coevolution in a parametric design environment', Artificial intelligence for engineering design, analysis and manufacturing, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 33-44. 11 8
2011	Gu, N, Kim, MJ & Maher, ML 2011, 'Technological advancements in synchronous collaboration: the effect of 3D virtual worlds and tangible user interfaces on architectural design', Automation in construction, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 270-278. 26 20

Books

Year	Output
2014	Gu, N & Maher, ML 2014, Designing adaptive virtual worlds, Walter de Gruyter, Germany. Open access 1
2012	Gu, N & Wang, X 2012, Computational design methods and technologies: applications in CAD, CAM and CAE education, IGI Global, US. 1
2009	Gu, N, Ostwald, MJ & Williams, A 2009, Computing, cognition and education: recent research in the architectural sciences, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Australia.

Chapters

Year	Output
2019	Lee, JH & Gu, N 2019, 'Historical Building Information Model (BIM)+: sharing, preserving and reusing architectural design data', in J Kramer-Smyth (ed.), Partners for preservation: advancing digital preservation through cross-community collaboration, Facet Publishing, UK, ch. 7, pp. 123-144. 32
2018	Gu, N & Amini Behbahani, P 2018, 'Shape grammars: a key generative design algorithm', Handbook of the mathematics of the arts and sciences, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 12, pp. 1-21.
2018	Gu, N, Yu, R & Amini Behbahani, P 2018, 'Parametric design: theoretical development and algorithmic foundation for design generation in architecture', in B Sriraman (ed), Handbook of the mathematics of the arts and sciences, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 9, pp. 1-22.
2018	Lee, JH & Gu, N 2018, 'A design grammar for identifying spatial uniqueness of Murcutt's rural houses', in Ji-Hyun Lee (ed), Computational studies on cultural variation and heredity, Springer, Singapore, ch. 15, pp. 189-205.
2017	Gu, N, Yu, R & Ostwald, M 2017, 'Unpacking the cultural DNA of traditional Chinese private gardens through mathematical measurement and parametric design', in J-H Lee (ed), Morphological Analysis of Cultural DNA, Springer, Singapore, ch. 6, pp. 59-75.
2017	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2017, 'Cognitive challenges for teamwork in design', in R Tucker (ed), Collaboration and student engagement in design education, IGI Global, US, ch. 3, pp. 55-75.
2015	Gu, N 2015, 'Generative design grammars: an intelligent approach towards dynamic and autonomous design', in MJ Ostwald (ed.), Architecture and mathematics from antiquity to the future: volume II: the 1500s to the future, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 89, vol. 2, pp. 619-631.
2015	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2015, 'Using a JPG grammar to explore the syntax of a style: an application to the architecture of Glenn Murcutt', in JS Gero & S Hanna (eds), Design computing and cognition '14, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 33, pp. 589-604.
2014	Gu, N, Singh, V & London, K 2014, 'BIM ecosystem: the coevolution of products, processes, and people', in KM Kensek & D Noble (eds), Building information modeling: BIM in current and future practice, Wiley-Blackwell, US, ch. 15, pp. 197-210. 1
2014	Gül, LF, Kim, MJ, Gu, N & Wang, X 2014, 'Methods for assessing 3D virtual worlds in design education', in Shannon Kennedy-Clark, Kristina Everett and Penny Wheeler, Cases on the assessment of scenario and game-based virtual worlds in higher education, IGI Global, US, ch. 5, pp. 152-174.
2012	Giggins, H & Gu, N 2012, 'Web 2.0 opportunities for professional placement', in C Simmons, A Williams, W Sher & T Levett-Jones (Eds), Work ready: e-portfolios to support professional placements, Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT), Australia, ch. 10, pp. 123-136.
2012	Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2012, 'Computational methods and technologies: reflections on their impact on design and education', in Gu, Ning & Wang, Xiangyu, Computational design methods and technologies: applications in CAD, CAM and CAE education, IGI Global, US, ch. 23, pp. 412-419.
2012	Gül, LF, Williams, A & Gu, N 2012, 'Constructivist learning theory in virtual design studios', in Gu, Ning & Wang, Xiangyu, Computational design methods and technologies: applications in CAD, CAM and CAE education, IGI Global, US, ch. 9, pp. 139-162. 3
2012	Kim, MJ, Maher, ML & Gu, N 2012, 'Mobile and pervasive computing: the future for design collaboration', in CJ Anumba & X Wang (eds), Mobile and pervasive computing in construction, Wiley-Blackwell, UK.
2011	Gu, N & Merrick, K 2011, 'A pedagogical approach to exploring place and interaction design in collaborative virtual environments', in Xiangyu Wang and Jerry Jen-Hung Tsai (eds.), Collaborative design in virtual environments, Springer, UK, ch. 10, pp. 111-120. 3
2011	Williams, A, Gu, N & Gul, L 2011, 'The introduction of a problem-based learning approach to the implementation of a virtual reality context', in Amelia Cheney and Robert L. Sanders, Teaching and learning in 3D immersive worlds: pedagogical models and constructivist approaches, Information Science Reference, US, ch.13, pp. 226-246.
2010	Gu, N & Wang, X 2010, 'Augmented reality: a novel approach to interfacing building information modelling servers for design collaboration', in Paul S Geller (ed), Built environment: design, management and applications, Nova Science Publishers, US, ch. 14, pp. 319-334.
2010	Gu, N, Singh, V, Taylor, C, London, K & Brankovic, L 2010, 'BIM adoption: expectations across disciplines', in J Underwood & U Isikdag (eds), Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies, IGI Global, US, ch. 22, pp. 501-520.
2010	London, K, Singh, V, Gu, N, Taylor, C & Brankovic, L 2010, 'Towards the development of a project decision support framework for adoption of an integrated building information model using a model server', in Jason Underwood and Umit Isikdag, Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics: concepts and technologies, Information Science Reference, US, ch.13, pp. 270-300.
2010	Olatunji, OA, Sher, WD & Gu, N 2010, 'Modelling outcomes of collaboration in building information modelling through gaming theory lenses', in Ian Wallis, Lesya Bilan, Mike Smith & Abdul Samad Kazi (eds), Industrialised, Integrated, Intelligent Sustainable Construction, I3CON & BSRIA, UK, ch. 6, pp. 93-108. Open access
2009	Gu, N & Singh, V 2009, 'Building information modelling: implications for the AEC industry', Computing, cognition and education: recent research in the architectural sciences, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Australia, ch. 3, pp. 47-62.
2009	Gu, N, Gul, LF, Williams, A & Nakapan, W 2009, 'Second life: a context for design learning', in Wankel, Charles & Kingsley, Jan, Higher education in virtual worlds: teaching and learning in second life, Emerald, UK, ch. 9, pp. 159-180.
2009	Gul, LF, Gu, N & Williams, A 2009, 'The impact of embodiment on design cognition: a method to investigate design behaviour in collaborative design environments', Computing, cognition and education: recent research in the architectural sciences, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Australia, ch. 7, pp. 111-126.
2008	Gu, N 2008, 'A grammar for dynamic and autonomous design in 3D virtual environments', in Kim Williams (ed), Nexus VII: Architecture and Mathematics, Kim Williams Books, Italy, ch.9, pp. 11-22.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2019	Lee, J, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2019, 'Cognitive and linguistic differences in architectural design', Architectural science review, online, pp. 1-13.
2018	Lee, J, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2018, 'A Justified Plan Graph (JPG) grammar approach to identifying spatial design patterns in an architectural style', Environment and planning B: urban analytics and city science, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 67-89. 1
2018	Phare, D, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2018, 'Representation in design communication: meaning-making in a collective context', Frontiers in built environment, online, pp. 1-9. Open access 1
2018	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2018, 'Evaluating creativity in parametric design environments and geometric modelling environments', Architectural science review, vol. 61, no. 6, pp. 443-453.
2018	Yu, R, Ostwald, M & Gu, N 2018, 'Mathematically defining and parametrically generating Traditional Chinese Private Gardens of the Suzhou region and style', Environment and planning B: urban analytics and city science, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 44–66. 1
2017	Behbahani, PA, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2017, 'Viraph: exploring the potentials of visibility graphs and their analysis', Visualization in engineering, vol. 5, 1, article no. 17, pp. 1-11. Open access 1
2017	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2017, 'A combined plan graph and massing grammar approach to Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Architecture', Nexus network journal, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 279-299. 1 1
2016	Amini, BP, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2016, 'A syntactical comparative analysis of the spatial properties of Prairie style and Victorian domestic architecture', Journal of architecture, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 348-374. 3 1
2016	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2016, 'The language of design: spatial cognition and spatial language in parametric design', International journal of architectural computing, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 277-288. 1 1
2016	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2016, 'The mathematics of spatial transparency and mystery: using syntactical data to visualise and analyse the properties of the Yuyuan Garden', Visualization in Engineering, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 1-9. Open access 3
2015	Lee, J, Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2015, 'Creativity and parametric design? Comparing designer's cognitive approaches with assessed levels of creativity', International journal of design creativity and innovation, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 78-94. 10 9
2015	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2015, 'A syntactical and grammatical approach to architectural configuration, analysis and generation', Architectural science review, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 189-204. 3 5
2015	Yu, R, Gero, JS & Gu, N 2015, 'Architects' cognitive behaviour in parametric design', International journal of architectural computing, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 83-102. 7
2015	Yu, R, Gu, N, Ostwald, M & Gero, JS 2015, 'Empirical support for problem-solution coevolution in a parametric design environment', Artificial intelligence for engineering design, analysis and manufacturing, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 33-44. 11 8
2015	Yu, R, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2015, 'Parametrically generating new instances of traditional Chinese private gardens that replicate selected socio-spatial and aesthetic properties', Nexus Network Journal, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 807-829. 3 4
2014	Lee, JH, Gu, N & Williams, AP 2014, 'Parametric design strategies for the generation of creative designs', International journal of architectural computing, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 263-282. 11
2014	Tuapawa, K, Sher, W & Gu, N 2014, 'Pentexonomy: a multi-dimensional taxonomy of educational online technologies', International journal of web-based learning and teaching technologies, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 41-59. 4 1
2013	Lee, JH, Song, JH, Oh, KS & Gu, N 2013, 'Information lifecycle management with RFID for material control on construction sites', Advanced engineering informatics, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 108-119. 25 21
2013	Merrick, KE, Isaacs, A, Barlow, M & Gu, N 2013, 'A shape grammar approach to computational creativity and procedural content generation in massively multiplayer online role playing games', Entertainment computing, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 115-130. 4 3 3
2013	Yu, R, Gu, N & Lee, JH 2013, 'Comparing designers' behavior in responding to unexpected discoveries in parametric design environments and geometry modeling environments', International journal of architectural computing, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 393-414. 5
2013	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2013, 'Comparing designers' problem-solving behavior in a parametric design environment and a geometric modeling environment', Buildings, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 621-638. Open access
2012	Singh, V & Gu, N 2012, 'Towards an integrated generative design framework', Design studies, vol.33 no. 2, pp. 185-207. 37 28
2012	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2012, 'Using situated FBS ontology to explore designers' patterns of behavior in parametric environments', Journal of information technology in construction, vol. 17, special issue, pp. 271-282. Open access
2011	Gu, N, Kim, MJ & Maher, ML 2011, 'Technological advancements in synchronous collaboration: the effect of 3D virtual worlds and tangible user interfaces on architectural design', Automation in construction, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 270-278. 26 20
2011	Merrick, KE, Gu, N & Wang, X 2011, 'Case studies using multiuser virtual worlds as an innovative platform for collaborative design', Journal of information technology in construction (ITcon), vol. 16, special issue, pp. 165-188. Open access 15
2011	Singh, V, Gu, N & Wang, X 2011, 'A theoretical framework of a BIM-based multi-disciplinary collaboration platform', Automation in construction, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 134-144. 225 160 10
2010	Gu, N & London, K 2010, 'Understanding and facilitating BIM adoption in the AEC industry', Automation in construction, vol. 19, no. 8, pp. 988-999. 294 206 3
2010	Gu, N & Tsai, JJ-H 2010, 'Interactive graphical representation for collaborative 3D virtual worlds', Computer-aided civil and infrastructure engineering, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 55-68. 13 10
2010	Olatunji, O, Sher, W & Gu, N 2010, 'Building information modeling and quantity surveying practice', Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 67-70.
2009	Dong, A, Maher, ML, Kim, MJ, Gu, N & Wang, X 2009, 'Construction defect management using a telematic digital workbench', Automation in Construction, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 814-824. 31 24
2009	Gao, Y & Gu, N 2009, 'Complexity, human agents, and architectural design: a computational framework', Design principles and practices: an international journal, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 115-125.
2009	Gu, N & Tsai, JJ-H 2009, 'Interactive graphical representation for architectural style study in 3D virtual worlds', Architectural science review, v, 52, no. 2, pp. 99-107. 1 1
2008	Gül, LF, Gu, N & Williams, A 2008, 'Virtual worlds as a constructivist learning platform: evaluations of 3D virtual worlds on design teaching and learning', Journal of information technology in construction (ITcon), vol. 13, special issue, pp. 578-593. Open access
2008	Wang, X, Gu, N & Marchant, D 2008, 'An empirical study on designers' perceptions of augmented reality within an architectural firm', Journal of information technology in construction, vol. 13, special issue, pp. 536-552. Open access

Conferences

Year	Output
2019	Calixto, V, Gu, N & Celani, G 2019, 'A critical framework of smart cities development', 24th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2019), Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, vol. 2, pp. 685-694. Open access
2019	Liao, P, Gu, N, Brisbin, C, Rofe, M & Soltani, S 2019, 'Computationally mapping spatial properties of Chinese historic towns using space syntax', Intelligent & Informed: 24th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2019), The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), vol. 1, pp. 361-370. Open access
2019	Soltani, S, Gu, N, Ochoa Paniagua, J, Sivam, A & McGinley, T 2019, 'A computational approach to measuring social impact of urban density through mixed methods using spatial analysis', 24th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2019), Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, vol. 1, pp. 321-330. Open access
2019	Soltani, S, Gu, N, Ochoa Paniagua, j, Sivam, A & McGinley, T 2019, 'A computational approach to measuring social impact of urban density through mixed methods using spatial analysis', in MH Haeusler, MA Schnabel & T Fukuda (eds), 24th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2019), Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, vol. 1, pp. 321-330. Open access
2018	Lee, J, Gu, N, Taylor, M & Ostwald, M 2018, 'Rethinking and designing the key behaviours of architectural responsiveness in the digital age', in T. Fukuda et al. (eds), 23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2018), Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), vol. 1, pp. 359-368. Open access
2018	Liao, P, Rofe, M, Brisbin, C & Gu, N 2018, 'Towards a new computational approach to conserving the spatial authenticity of historic towns within a heritage tourism framework', in Rogério Amoêda, Sérgio Lira and Cristina Pinheiro (eds.), Heritage 2018: 6th International Conference on Heritage and Sustainable Development, Green Lines Institute for Sustainable Development, vol. 2, pp. 1769-1780. Open access
2018	Shrestha, R, Sivam, A, Karuppannan, S, Crocker, R, Gu, N & KC, C 2018, 'Waste management in developing low carbon precincts', Unmaking Waste, Zero Waste SA Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour, School of Art, Architecture and Design, University of South Australia Zero Waste, pp. 1-13. Open access
2018	Soltani, S, Gu, N, Sivam, A, Ochoa Paniagua, J & McGinley, T 2018, 'Social sustainability in the built environment: a critical conceptual framework', Unmaking Waste 2018, Zero Waste SA Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour, School of Art, Architecture and Design, University of South Australia Zero Waste, pp. 1-12. Open access
2017	Amini Behbahani, P, Gu, N, Nichols, J & McGinley, T 2017, 'Space syntax in design curriculum: opportunities and challenges', in MA Schnabel (ed), ASA 51st International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) Conference 2017, Architectural Science Association, pp. 539-548. Open access
2017	McGinley, T, Abroe, B, Kroll, D, Murphy, M, Sare, T & Gu, N 2017, 'Agile X UniSA pavilion: agile principles and the parametric paradox', Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) 2017, CAADRIA, pp. 169-178. Open access
2016	Foulcher, NC, Askland, HH & Gu, N 2016, 'Disruptions: impact of digital design technologies on continuity in established design process paradigms', in S Chien, S Choo, MA Schnabel, W Nakapan, MJ Kim, S Roudavski (eds), 21st International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Living Systems and Micro-Utopias: Towards Continuous Designing, CAADRIA 2016, CAADRIA, pp. 819-828. Open access
2016	Gu, N, Yu, R & Ostwald, M 2016, 'Computational analysis and generation of traditional Chinese private gardens through space syntax and parametric design', in S Chien, S Choo, MA Schnabel, W Nakapan, MJ Kim &S Roudavski (eds), 21st International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Living Systems and Micro-Utopias: Towards Continuous Designing, CAADRIA 2016, CAADRIA, pp. 95-104. Open access 1
2016	Lee, JH, Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2016, 'Mathematical analysis and grammatical generation of design instances of Murcutt's domestic architecture', in J Zuo, L Daniel & V Soebarto (eds), 50th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, The Architectural Science Association, pp. 169-178. Open access
2016	Phare, D, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2016, 'Representation in collective design: are there differences between expert designers and the crowd?', in Y Luo (ed.), 13th International Conference, CDVE 2016, Springer, pp. 59-68. 1
2015	Amini Behbahani, P, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2015, 'Investigating the significance of wholeness in Prairie style planning using space syntax', in V Popovic, A Blackler, D-B Luh, N Nimkulrat, B Kraal, and Y Nagai(eds), International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR) 2015: Interplay, IASDR, pp. 49-61. Open access
2015	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2015, 'Multi-cultural design communication: exploring both cognitive and linguistic characteristics in the design process', 20th international conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, pp. 1-10. Open access
2015	Oxman, R & Gu, N 2015, 'Theories and models of parametric design thinking', in Bob Martens et al. (eds), 33rd eCAADe Conference Real Time Extending the Reach of Computation, eCAADe Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. Open access
2015	Yu, R, Behbahani, PA, Ostwald, M & Gu, N 2015, 'Wayfinding in traditional Chinese private gardens: a spatial analysis of the Yuyuan garden', 49th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Architectural Science Association. Open access
2015	Yu, R, Ostwald, M & Gu, N 2015, 'Empirical evidence of designers' cognitive behavior in a parametric design environment and a geometric modeling environment', International Association of Societies Design Research (IASDR) conference 2015: interplay, IASDR, pp. 2437-2446. Open access
2014	Behbahani, PA, Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2014, 'Comparing the properties of different space syntax techniques for analysing interiors', in F Madeo & MA Schnabel (eds), Across: architectural research through to practice: 48th international conference of the Architectural Science Association 2014, Architectural Science Association, pp. 683-694. Open access
2014	Foulcher, NC, Gu, N & Askland, HH 2014, 'The perceived effect of digital design technology on student learning in architectural technology', Across: architectural Research through to Practice: Proceedings of the 48th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Genova University Press, pp. 35-46. Open access
2014	Lee, JH, Gu, N, Jupp, J & Sherratt, S 2014, 'Evaluating creativity in parametric design processes and products: a pilot study', in J Gero (eds), Fifth international conference on design computing and cognition (DCC’12), Springer, pp. 165-183.
2014	Phare, D, Gu, N & Williams, A 2014, 'A semiotic analysis of representational imagery used in a collective design task', in N Gu, S Watanabe, H Erhan, M Hank Haeusler, W Huang, R Sosa (eds), 19th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia CAADRIA, CAADRIA, pp. 431-440. Open access
2014	Phare, D, Gu, N, Ostwald, MJ & Williams, T 2014, 'A method to code shifting semiotic states in design', in F Madeo & MA Schnabel (eds.), Across: architectural research through to practice: 48th international conference of the Architectural Science Association 2014, Genova University Press, pp. 251-262. Open access
2014	Yu, R, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2014, 'A parametric approach to connectivity relations in the planning of traditional Chinese private gardens', Across: Architectural Research through to Practice: 48th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association 2014, Architectural Science Association, pp. 189-200. Open access
2013	Behbahani, PA, Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2013, 'Using graphs to capture spatio-visual relations: expanding the properties considered in discursive grammar', 47th international conference of the Architectural Science Association Conference (ANZAScA), Architectural Science Association. Open access
2013	Lee, J, Gu, N & Williams, A 2013, 'Exploring design strategy in parametric design to support creativity', in R Stouffs, P Janssen, S Roudavski, & B Tunçer (eds), Open systems: proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computer-aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA, pp. 489-498. Open access
2013	Lee, JH, Gu, N & Ostwald, MJ 2013, 'Architectural design using algorithmic scripting: an application of linkographic analysis techniques', in (eds), 47th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association Conference (ANZAScA), Architectural Science Association, pp. 133-142. Open access
2013	Lee, JH, Gu, N, Ostwald, MJ & Jupp, J 2013, 'Understanding cognitive activities in parametric design', in Z Jianlong, C Sun (eds), 15th International Conference on Computer-aided Architectural Design Futures, Springer, pp. 38-49. 5
2013	Lee, JH, Ostwald, MJ & Gu, N 2013, 'Combining space syntax and shape grammar to investigate architectural style: considering Glenn Murcutt's domestic designs', in Y Kim, H Park and K Seo (eds), 9th International Space Syntax Symposium, Sejong University Press, pp. 1-13. Open access
2013	Phare, D, Gu, N, Williams, A & Laughland, C 2013, 'A semiotic framework to understand how signs in a collective design task convey information: a pilot study of design in an open crowd context', in M Schnabel (ed.), Cutting Edge: 47th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), pp. 473-482. Open access
2013	Yu, R, Gero, J & Gu, N 2013, 'Impact of using rule algorithms on designers' behavior in a parametric design environment: preliminary result from a pilot study', in J Zhang, & C Sun (eds), International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Futures, Springer, pp.13-22. 1 1
2013	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2013, 'A method for comparing designers' behavior in two environments: parametric and geometric modeling', The 18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2013), National University of Singapore, pp. 479-488. Open access
2012	Dosen, AS, Sher, W, Gajendran, T & Gu, N 2012, 'Teaching CAD: the challenges of online delivery to distance learning students', in I Kamardeen, S Newton, B Lim, & M Loosemore (eds), 37th Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA) International Conference, University of New South Wales, pp. 48-55. Open access
2012	Gu, N & de Vries, B 2012, 'Two approaches to implementing BIM in architectural curricula', in H Achten, J Pavlicek, J Hulin, D Matejdan (eds), eCAADe 2012: The 30th International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe, vol. 1, pp. 39-48. Open access
2012	Morrison, T, Gu, N & Foulcher, N 2012, 'Applying augmented reality to preserving industrial heritage', in S Dunn, JP Bowen, & K Ng (eds), Electronic visualisation and the arts (EVA 2012), BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, pp. 192-198. Open access
2012	Oxman, R & Gu, N 2012, 'Crowdsourcing: theoretical framework, computational environments and design scenarios', in H Achten, J Pavlicek, J Hulin, D Matejdan (eds), eCAADe 2012: the 30th International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe, v. 1, pp. 393-402. Open access
2012	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2012, 'Explore patterns of human-computer interactions in parametric design environments', in YC Lin, & SCJ Kang (eds), 12th International Conference on Construction Application of Virtual Reality, CONVR.
2012	Yu, R, Gu, N & Ostwald, M 2012, 'Situated creativity inspired in parametric design environments', in A Duffy, Y Nagai, & T Taura (eds), The 2nd International Conference on Design Creativity, ICDC, pp. 221-230. Open access
2011	Foulcher, N & Gu, N 2011, 'A study for exploring student's perceptions on the role and effect of CAD in conceptual design', in R Hyde, A Shahriar, S Hayman, & D Cabrera (eds), 45th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2011)., University of Sydney, pp. 1-8. Open access
2011	Kim, MJ, Lee, JH & Gu, N 2011, 'Design collaboration for intelligent construction management in mobile augmented reality', The 28th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2011), IAARC Publications, pp. 1073-1078. Open access
2011	Lee, JH, Gu, N & Sherratt, S 2011, 'Developing a framework for evaluating creativity in parametric design', in R Hyde, A Shahriar, S Hayman, & D Cabrera (eds), 45th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2011), University of Sydney, pp. 1-8. Open access
2011	Lee, JH, Gu, N, Jupp, J & Sherratt, S 2011, 'Towards a formal evaluation of creativity in parametric design process: a pilot study', in P Israsena, J Tangsantikul, & D Durling (eds), International Conference of the Design Research Society 2012, DRS, vol. 1, pp. 959-970.
2011	Merick, K, Gu, N, Niazi, M & Shafi, K 2011, 'Motivation, cyberworlds and collective intelligence in design', in CM Herr, N Gu, S Roudavsky, & MA Schnabel (eds), The 16th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2011), CAADRIA, pp. 697-706. Open access 1
2011	Merrick, K & Gu, N 2011, 'Supporting collective intelligence for design in virtual worlds: a case study of the Lego universe', in P Leclercq, A Heylighen, & G Martin (eds), CAAD Futures 2011: 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design, CAAD Futures Foundation, pp. 637-651. Open access
2011	Morrison, T & Gu, N 2011, 'What architectural historians can learn from augmented reality technologies?', in JP Bowen, S Dunn, & K Ng (eds), EVA London 2011: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts, British Computer Society, pp. 191-196. Open access
2011	Nakapan, W & Gu, N 2011, 'Preliminary experiments of OpenSim performance evaluation for virtual design studios', in CM Herr, N Gu, S Roudavsky, & MA Schnabel (eds), 16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2011), CAADRIA, pp. 251-260. Open access
2011	Sherratt, S, Gu, N & Jones, W 2011, 'The impact of haptic devices on designers and the design process', in R Hyde, A Shahriar, S Hayman, & D Cabrera (eds), 45th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2011), University of Sydney, pp. 1-9. Open access
2011	Shih, YT, Williams, A & Gu, N 2011, 'A method to investigate differences of sketching before and during CAD modelling design process', in H Elkadi, L Xu, & J Coulson (eds), Architecture @ the Edge: Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia 2011 International Conference (AASA 2011), Deakin University, pp. 308-318. Open access
2011	Shih, YT, Williams, A, Gu, N & Lee, JH 2011, 'A switching coding scheme for exploring design cognition in mixed media environments', in R Hyde, A Shahriar, S Hayman, & D Cabrera (eds), 45th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2011), University of Sydney, pp. 1-8. Open access
2011	Williams, A, Gu, N & Askland, HH 2011, 'Virtuality - offering opportunities for creativity?', in Toshiharu Taura and Yukari Nagai (eds.), 1st International Conference on Design Creativity, Springer-Verlag, ch. 24, pp. 183-190.
2010	Gu, N, Gül, L & Williams, A 2010, 'Methods for evaluating 3D virtual worlds in design education', in D Marjanovic, M Storgs, N Pavkovic, & N Bojcetic (eds), 11th International Design Conference (DESIGN 2010), Design Society, pp. 1259-1266. Open access
2010	Gu, N, Jones, WM & Williams, A 2010, 'Utilising digital design and rapid prototyping tools in design education', in B Dave, AI Li, N Gu, HJ Park (eds), 5th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Asia (CAADRIA 2010), CAADRIA, pp. 249-258. Open access
2010	Gu, N, Singh, V & Merrick, K 2010, 'A framework to integrate generative design techniques for enhancing design automation', in B Dave, A Li, N Gu, & H Park (eds), 15th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Asia (CAADRIA 2010), CAADRIA, pp. 127-136. Open access
2010	Gu, N, Singh, V & Wang, X 2010, 'Applying augmented reality for data interaction and collaboration in BIM', in B Dave, A Li, N Gu, & H Park (eds), 15th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Asia, CAADRIA, pp. 511-520. Open access
2010	Gu, N, Williams, A & Sher, W 2010, 'Supporting design education in 3D virtual worlds: a case study', 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian University Building Educators Association (AUBEA 2010), University of Melbourne, pp.1-13. Open access
2010	Jones, W, Gu, N & Williams, A 2010, 'Evaluating the integration of digital design and prototyping tools in a problem-based learning tertiary level course', 44th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, ANZAScA 2010, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, pp. 1-8. Open access
2010	Olatunji, O, Sher, W, Gu, N & Ogunsemi, D 2010, 'Building information modelling processes: benefits for construction industry', CIB World Congress 2010, University of Salford, pp. 1-15. Open access
2010	Olatunji, OA, Sher, WD & Gu, N 2010, 'Collaboration in building information modelling: an application of gaming theory', 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction-AEC 2010, AEC, pp. 164-176. Open access
2010	Phare, D & Gu, N 2010, 'Evaluating networked technologies for facilitating collective intelligence in design', 44th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, ANZAScA 2010, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, pp. 1-8. Open access
2010	Simmons, C, Williams, A, Levett-Jones, T, Sher, W, Bowen, L & Gu, N 2010, 'Can eportfolios assist students' learning in the work place? Exploring students' demonstration of their professional work experience through ePortfolios in the construction management and nursing disciplines', ePIc 2010: Learning Forum, EIfEL, pp. 13-21. Open access
2010	Singh, V, Gu, N & Wang, X 2010, 'Technical featrures of BIM-servers for collaboration on building and construction projects', in JG Teng (ed), First International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, pp. 1-8. Open access
2010	Williams, A, Gu, N, Simmons, C & Sher, W 2010, 'Understanding e-learning technologies for supporting work integrated learning in construction education', DesignEd Asia 2010 Conference, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, pp. 1-17. Open access
2010	Williams, A, Levett-Jones, T, Sher, W, Simmons, C, Gu, N & Bowen, L 2010, 'Can eportfolios assist university students' work integrated learning?: exploring professional competencies in nursing and construction management', ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010: Widening Participation, Engaging the Learner (EAC 2010), eLearning Services, pp. 168-170. Open access
2010	Williams, A, Sher, W, Simmons, C & Gu, N 2010, 'Enhancing practical pedagogy for construction students with e-learning technologies', 44th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, ANZAScA 2010, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, pp. 1-8. Open access
2009	Gu, N, Gul, L, Williams, A & Nakapan, W 2009, 'Conquering new worlds: application and evaluation of collaborative virtual environments in design education', 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architecture Design Research in Asia, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, pp. 153-162-. Open access
2009	Gu, N, Nakapan, W, Williams, A & Gul, L 2009, 'Evaluating the use of 3D vitural worlds in collaborative design learning', CAADFutures 2009, International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Futures, Les Presses de l'Universite de Montreal, pp. 51-64. Open access
2009	Maher, ML, Gu, N & Kim, J 2009, 'Virtual worlds and tangible interfaces: collaborative technologies that change the way designers think', in Xiangyu Wang, Ning Gu (eds), 9th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, University Publishing Service, pp. 9-18.
2009	Nakapan, W, Gu, N, Gul, LF & Williams, A 2009, 'Nu genesis: a journal of unique designs in a virtual collaborative design studio', 14th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architecture Design Research in Asia, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, pp. 257-265. Open access
2009	Singh, V & Gu, N 2009, 'BIM server: features and technical requirements', in Xiangyu Wang, Ning Gu (eds), 9th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, University Publishing Service, pp. 345-354.
2008	Gu, N & Tsai, JJ-H 2008, 'An interactive graphical system for collaborative architectural design in 3D virtual environments', in W Nakapan et al. (eds), 13th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research, Pimniyom Press, pp. 601-608. Open access
2008	Gu, N & Tsai, JJ-H 2008, 'Interactive graphical representation applied to collaborative virtual world for architectural style study', in Ning Gu (ed), 42nd International ANZAScA Conference, Architectural Science Association, pp. 17-24. Open access
2008	Gu, N, Singh, V, London, K, Brankovic, L & Taylor, C 2008, 'Adopting building information modeling (BIM) as collaboration platform in the design industry', in W Nakapan et al. (eds), 13th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research, Pimniyom Press, pp. 53-60. Open access
2008	Gu, N, Singh, V, London, K, Brankovic, L & Taylor, C 2008, 'BIM: Expectations and a reality check', CIB W78 25th International Conference on Information Technology in Construction & The 12th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building, Icon, pp. 1-6. Open access
2008	Gu, N, Singh, V, London, K, Brankovic, L & Taylor, C 2008, 'Building information modelling: what is in there for the architects?', 42nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, pp. 33-40. Open access
2008	Gu, N, Singh, V, Tsai, J, Taylor, C, London, K & Brankovic, L 2008, 'Industry perception of BIM adoption in design sector', in N Dawood, M Ali, P Shireen et al. (eds), CONVR 2008 : 8th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, International Islamic University of Malaysia, pp. 84-103.
2008	Gül, LF, Gu, N & Williams, A 2008, 'A method to investigate design cognition in virtual envrionments', in Ning Gu (ed), 42nd International ANZAScA Conference, Architectural Science Association, pp. 261-268. Open access
2008	London, K, Singh, V, Taylor, C, Gu, N & Brankovic, L 2008, 'Building information modelling project decision support framework', 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, ARCOM, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, pp. 665-674. Open access

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

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Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Aalto University	FINLAND
Avondale College	AUSTRALIA
Avondale College of Higher Education	AUSTRALIA
Curtin University	AUSTRALIA
Deakin University	AUSTRALIA
Federal University of Technology	NIGERIA
George Mason University	UNITED STATES
Griffith University	AUSTRALIA
Hanyang University	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH)
International University of Sarajevo	BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Kyung Hee University	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH)
MassBespoke	UNITED KINGDOM
Namseoul University	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH)
Nexus Point Solutions	AUSTRALIA
Northeast Forestry University	CHINA
Office for Design and Architecture South Australia	AUSTRALIA
Rangsit University	THAILAND
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
Swinburne University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Technical University of Denmark	DENMARK
Technion Israel Institute of Technology	ISRAEL
TOBB University of Economics and Technology	TURKEY
University of Campinas	BRAZIL
University of New South Wales	AUSTRALIA
University of Newcastle	AUSTRALIA
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	UNITED STATES
University of North Carolina Charlotte	UNITED STATES
University Of Sarajevo	BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Technology Sydney	AUSTRALIA
Woods Bagot	UNITED KINGDOM
Yuan Ze University	TAIWAN

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Secretary The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia	2018
Secretary The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia	2017
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2016
Secretary The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia	2016
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2015
Journal Special Issue Editor Architectural Science Review	2015
Journal Special Issue Editor International Journal of Architectural Computing	2015
Keynote Speaker Cultural DNA Workshop, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea	2015
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2014
Board of Directors Member International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering	2014
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2013
Board of Directors Member International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering	2013
Keynote Speaker Joint Conference of Design Quality in a Digital and Integrated Age, State University of Campinas	2013
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2012
Board of Directors Member International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering	2012
Emerging Research Leader The University of Newcastle	2012
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2011
Board of Directors Member International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering	2011
Journal Special Issue Editor Automation in Construction	2011
ARC Grants Assessor Australian Research Council (ARC)	2010
Board of Directors Member International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering	2010

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Automated space planning using social data mining	Current
Exploring the spatial configuration from social and cultural perspectives of the ancient Chinese towns using space syntax	Current
Importance of urban planning policy in building resilient cities	Current
Methodological framework for Design out C&DW during project phase	Current
Modeling socio-ecological development of urban green space for sustainable urban development	Current
The impact of building information modelling on construction sustainability	Current
The pedagogical application and innovation of translation strategy in teaching advanced Chinese	Current

Professor Ning Gu

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