Special Issues

Architecture publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Computational Design for Low-Carbon and Climate-Responsive Architecture and Urban Environments
edited by Xuan Ma, and Qian Zhang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational design; low-carbon architecture; climate-responsive urban planning; parametric and generative design; performance-based simulation
Climate Adaptation and Resilience of Buildings and Communities
edited by Zhikai Peng, Simona Bianchi and Martijn Lugten
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1556 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate resilience; extreme weather adaptation; multi-hazard performance; thermal vulnerability mapping; adaptive design strategies; nature-based solutions; ecosystem services provisioning; biophilia and soundscapes; urban morphology; health and wellbeing; aesthetics in resilient design; transdisciplinary methods
Sustainable Built Environments and Human Wellbeing, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18794 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable built environments; sustainable infrastructure; sustainable design; health, human wellbeing; quality of life; urban heat island mitigation; climate change; regenerative design; energy efficiency; carbon neutrality; net-zero carbon emissions; green infrastructure; green roofs and walls; blue infrastructure; water-sensitive design; indoor environmental quality; occupant comfort; inclusive design; universal design; mixed-use and walkable neighbourhood; active transport and age-friendly transport; active ageing; ageing-in-place
Innovations in Affordable Housing Design submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open
Keywords: public housing; affordable housing; social sustainability; housing typologies; co-operative housing; urban transformation; accessibility; architectural heritage; flexibility and adaptability; sustainable development; community and inclusion
Reimagining Architectural Drawing and Representation
edited by Cameron McEwan and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1770 | Submission Open
Keywords: expanded representations; crises and representation; drawing practices and pedagogy; translations and transpositions; critical genealogies
Rethinking the Future of Sustainable Architectural Design and Practices: High-Tech Innovations, Low-Tech Traditions and Nature-Based Design
edited by and Paola Leardini
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2083 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable architecture; circular built environment; natural construction materials; sustainability assessment; nature-based solutions, architectural education for sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Design and Building Performance)
Advances in Green Buildings submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19800 | Submission Open
Keywords: green buildings innovations; carbon neutral/carbon positive solutions; climate responsive architecture; nature-based solutions; circular economy; AI-driven/data-driven energy management; circular economy; living buildings; carbon policies and regulations
Intelligent Systems: Integrated Computational Design and Digital Fabrication
edited by Ramtin Haghnazar
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; computational design; digital fabrication; design-to-fabrication integration; architectural automation; robotic fabrication; AI in architecture; construction technologies
Decoding Circular Architecture: Design for Reuse and the Whole-Lifecycle Sustainability
edited by Elma Durmisevic
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: reversible building; circular building design; design for disassembly; design for reuse; adaptive reuse; whole-lifecycle sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Design and Building Performance)
Computational Design and AI in Architecture: Methods, Evaluation, and Design Integration submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2036 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational design; AI in architecture; large language models (LLMs); agentic AI systems; machine learning; human–AI collaboration; architectural performance evaluation; CAD/BIM integration; VR/AR/MR research; computational design education
The Campus Then and Now: Perspectives on University Architecture and Urbanism
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2361 | Submission Open
Keywords: campus architecture; campus urbanism; architectural ensembles; cultural heritage; landscape architecture
Augmented Architecture: AR, VR, and Digital Twins in Design and Construction
edited by and Francisco Javier Gonzalez Perez
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: augmented reality; virtual reality; artificial intelligence; digital twins
Thresholds: [Interior] Architecture
edited by Demet Dincer and Sing D’Arcy
submission deadline 6 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open
Keywords: interior architecture; interior design; contemporary architecture; spatial experience; thresholds; liminal space; in-betweenness
Next-Gen BIM and Digital Construction Technologies
edited by , Tianjiao Zhao and Xi Wang
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4031 | Submission Open
Keywords: Building Information Modeling (BIM); digital construction; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); digital twins; Augmented Reality (AR); Virtual Reality (VR)
Neuroarchitecture
edited by Winifred Elysse Newman
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 889 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroscience; architecture; sensory perception; neuroaesthetics; spatial cognition; environmental psychology; design; interiors; embodied experience; interactive and adaptable spaces; mixed reality
Design Strategies for High-Performance Building Envelopes submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance building envelopes; smart and adaptive facades; energy efficiency and decarbonization; sustainable and bio-based materials; retrofitting; climate-responsive design; building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ); digital twins and simulation tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Design and Building Performance)
Applications of Digital Twins for Sustainable Design submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; sustainable design; digital simulation and analysis; human comfort; BIM; IoT; AI
Smart and Sustainable Building-Envelope Technologies Under Climate Change submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 446 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart façades; adaptive systems; building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); life-cycle analysis; thermal comfort resilience; climate adaptation; building retrofits; energy efficiency; architectural design; smart materials; urban heat island; internet of things (IoT)
Digital Transformation in Building and Construction
edited by Sara Rashidian, and Kirsty Volz
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; built environment; sustainable architecture; computational design; building performance; supply chain integration; smart construction
Dissecting Architecture: The Section in Architectural Drawing and Representation
edited by Michael Chapman
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Submission Open
Keywords: architectural drawing; architectural sections; architectural history and theory; modernism
Housing Reimagined: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Innovation in Contemporary Residential Design
edited by Sana Malik, Adiba Shafique and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open
Keywords: residential architecture; sustainable housing; climate-responsive design; housing innovation; modular construction; post-occupancy evaluation; social justice; urban resilience; SDGs, BIM and digital technologies; smart homes
Narrative Atmospheres: Spatial Practice, Movement, and Mediated Experience
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: narrative atmospheres; spatial practice; cinematic movement; affective environments; image ecologies; embodied experience; mediated space
Beyond Modeling: BIM-Enabled Innovation in Architectural Design and Construction
edited by , Ghulam Qadir and
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: building information modeling; historic building information modeling (HBIM); scan-to-BIM; virtual design and construction (VDC); construction automation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; digital twin
Performance-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Building Design and Construction submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; building performance evaluation; high-performance buildings; energy and water efficiency; life cycle assessment; life cycle costing; climate-responsive design; post-occupancy evaluation; sustainability rating systems; sustainable building design
Decolonizing the History of Tropical Architecture: Climate, Cooling, and Comfort
edited by and
submission deadline 29 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical architecture; thermal comfort; climatic adaptation; decolonization; science, technology and society; power
Participatory Design and Social Architecture: Community-Led Approaches to Sustainable Built Environments
edited by , and Jelena Anđelković Grašar
submission deadline 31 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: participatory design; social architecture; community engagement; sustainable built environments; urban regeneration; placemaking; heritage-led regeneration; adaptive reuse; inclusive design; heritage protection; managing change
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