Sustainable Housing and Urban Planning: Enhancing Well-Being Through Environmental Design
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geographic information systems (GIS); urban climate; urban planning; urban greenspace; construction management; environmental engineering and modelling
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Interests: 3D morphology remote sensing; urban built environment; human-environment spatiotemporal interactions; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Interests: urban environment; urban sustainability; urban climate; remote sensing; GIS; machine learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental design is a pivotal factor in achieving sustainable housing and urban planning, particularly in addressing the interconnected challenges of urbanization, climate change, and resource scarcity. As cities grow more complex, balancing ecological resilience, social equity, and economic viability demands innovative strategies that transcend traditional planning approaches. The multifaceted nature of urban systems—encompassing energy efficiency, public health, infrastructure, and community needs—makes sustainable design an intricate and often daunting endeavor.
To navigate these complexities, integrated environmental design has emerged as a critical framework, harmonizing ecological stewardship with human-centric development. This approach prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, nature-based solutions, and participatory processes to create adaptive and inclusive urban environments. With escalating global uncertainties, such as climate volatility and socio-economic disparities, there is growing emphasis on advancing resilient and equitable design practices.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Energy-Efficient and Circular Design: Low-carbon materials, net-zero housing, and regenerative architecture.
- Green and Resilient Urban Ecosystems: Green infrastructure, biodiversity integration, and climate-adaptive landscapes.
- Equitable and Smart Cities: Technology-driven planning, inclusive resource access, and community co-design.
- Health-Centric Environments: Pollution mitigation, biophilic design, and nature-based health interventions.
- Policy Innovation: Governance models, funding mechanisms, and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable urbanization.
- Global Case Studies: Transformative projects demonstrating scalable solutions in diverse socio-economic contexts.
Dr. Siqi Jia
Dr. Shengbiao Wu
Dr. Cheolhee Yoo
Dr. Wanlu Ouyang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban planning
- sustainable building
- sustainable development
- environmental design
- green building
- thermal environment
- urban built environment
- urban climate
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