New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainability; systems integration in buildings; energy systems; life cycle analysis; smart materials and systems; design methods and optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As urbanization accelerates and global populations grow, the demand for buildings that minimize ecological impact while ensuring occupant comfort and safety has never been greater. New technologies and systems in buildings are essential to meet this demand and achieve sustainability goals.
Innovations such as advanced insulation materials, smart energy management systems, and renewable energy integration can drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins enable precise planning and monitoring, improving resource efficiency throughout a building’s life cycle.
Additionally, IoT-enabled sensors and automation systems optimize heating, cooling, and lighting based on real-time data, enhancing both energy efficiency and user experience.
Water conservation technologies, green roofs, and sustainable materials like recycled composites further contribute to reducing environmental impact. Moreover, these advancements support compliance with increasingly stringent sustainability regulations and certifications, which are becoming standard in many regions.
Beyond environmental benefits, sustainable building technologies offer economic advantages, including lower utility costs and increased property value. They also promote resilience against climate-related risks, ensuring long-term viability. In essence, adopting new technologies and systems for sustainable buildings is not just an environmental imperative but a strategic investment in future infrastructure.
We are pleased to invite you to submit original research articles and reviews for this Special Issue titled “New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings”. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Advanced and smart materials, sustainable and recycled materials, innovative water conservation technologies, and advanced green roofs.
- Energy management systems, digital twins for planning and monitoring, IoT-enabled sensors, and automation systems.
- Economic and large-scale deployment of sustainable building technologies, and innovations and systems for climate-related resilience.
Dr. Vincent Y. Blouin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable energy integration
- green building materials
- building automation
- smart building systems
- sustainable HVAC systems
- water conservation technologies
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- economic feasibility
- cost–benefit analysis
- return on investment (ROI)
- energy payback time
- financing mechanisms
- green premium
- incentives and subsidies
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