Computational Design for Low-Carbon and Climate-Responsive Architecture and Urban Environments
A special issue of Architecture (ISSN 2673-8945).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon architecture design; climate-adaptive urban design; outdoor and indoor thermal comfort
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Interests: sustainable building design and evaluation; building performance simulation and design optimization; building wind environment; solar building
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Interests: urban design; thermal environment optimization; climate-sensitive design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the context of global climate change and carbon reduction targets, the built environment must respond with greater agility, intelligence, and sustainability. This Special Issue focuses on computational design methods that present low-carbon, climate-responsive strategies in architecture and urban environments. Via the integration of simulation, optimization, algorithmic design, and digital modeling, computational approaches are transforming the way in which we design, evaluate, and retrofit our cities and buildings.
We welcome contributions that explore the innovative application of generative algorithms, parametric tools, AI-based diagnostics, performance-driven design, and digital twin technologies to address challenges such as energy efficiency, thermal comfort, environmental quality, and spatial adaptability. Submissions may include theoretical research, methodological developments, practical applications, or case studies.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue between architects, urban designers, engineers, and computational scientists. By uniting technology and environmental performance, we hope to enhance the development of a resilient, intelligent, and carbon-conscious built environment.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Buildings.
Dr. Xuan Ma
Dr. Juan Ren
Dr. Qian Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- computational design
- low-carbon architecture
- climate-responsive urban planning
- parametric and generative design
- performance-based simulation
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