Construction 5.0 in Early Architectural Design Phases
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 37
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Interests: computational design; BIM; design decision support; AI; public participation
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Interests: mixed reality; AI; early design stages; design decision support; computational design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Construction and manufacturing are currently undergoing a paradigm shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. While the former focused on full automation and machine-to-machine communication to increase productivity, the latter centers on collaborative automation and communication between humans and machines. The new approach prioritizes human needs within production processes, employing technology to empower workers rather than replace them. Industry 5.0 transcends efficiency and productivity, reaffirming the social role of industry and its contribution to collective well-being.
In this new scenario, the integration of traditional crafts, artisanal techniques, cultural characteristics, and local practices—enabled by information technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics—will once again transform the design-to-production process, paving the way toward a Construction 5.0 that is sustainable, human-centered, and resilient.
This Special Issue offers scientists working with digital methods in the field of Construction 5.0, particularly those involved in early-stage design processes at the building level, the opportunity to publish their work and discuss potential areas of application with a broad scientific community.
Prof. Dr. Frank Petzold
Prof. Luis Felipe González Böhme
Dr. Gerhard Schubert
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- AI
- blockchain
- 3D printing
- AR, VR, MR
- Cobot/Human–Robot
- collaboration
- IOT
- digital twin(s)
- BIM
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