Won Hee Ko

Won Hee Ko is an Assistant Professor at the NJ School of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research integrates architectural design with indoor environmental quality, focusing on occupant comfort, well-being, and productivity. Prior to NJIT, she held a postdoctoral position at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment and worked at Buro Happold Engineering. She earned a Ph.D. in Architecture (Building Science, Technology, and Sustainability) from UC Berkeley (2021), an M.S. in Building Science from USC (2012), and a B.Arch. from Yonsei University (2010).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley, Architecture (2021)
• M.S., University of Southern California, Building Science (2012)
• B.Arch., Yonsei University, South Korea (2010)

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes view clarity, thermal comfort, and sustainable building design. Key areas include window systems’ impact on occupant satisfaction, luminous/thermal autonomy metrics, and daylighting strategies. She develops frameworks for evaluating architectural interventions that balance environmental performance and human well-being.

Article Trends: Her publications highlight experimental studies on building envelopes, view quality metrics, and circadian health integration. Recent work addresses glazing systems, shade design, and computational tools for optimizing building performance. Earlier research focused on complex facade simulations and energy efficiency.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, but her industry collaborations (e.g., Buro Happold) suggest applied research funding opportunities. Her postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley indicates access to strategic research networks.

Advising & Labs: Currently advising no listed students but collaborates with industry and academia on building science projects. Her work aligns with NJIT’s focus on technology-driven architecture and sustainability.