Trends and Prospects in Indoor Environment of Buildings
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 272
Special Issue Editors
Interests: resilience; sustainability; circular economy; climate change; building; built environments; passive measures; evaluation tools; energy; sustainable development
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Interests: resilience; sustainability; indoor environment; climate change; building; built environments; passive measures; rehabilitation of heritage; energy; sustainable development
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Interests: building energetics; building climatology; building codes; climate change; energy efficiency in buildings
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Interests: rehabilitation and restoration of architectural heritage; resilience; sustainability; climate change; built environments; passive measures; energy; sustainable development
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The quality of the indoor environment in buildings has become a highly relevant topic in the current global context, where the health and well-being of occupants are paramount. As we progress through the 21st century, trends in the design and management of interior spaces are evolving to incorporate criteria of sustainability, environmental ergonomics, comfort, energy efficiency, and resilience. The growing concern for air quality, natural lighting, the use of non-toxic materials, and the strength of spaces, among other factors, is driving the adoption of innovative strategies that promote healthy and productive environments. Furthermore, integrating advanced technologies and real-time monitoring systems enables more effective resource management and a swift response to user needs. This multidisciplinary approach aims to enhance the occupant experience and contribute to the overall sustainability of buildings, aligning with global objectives for carbon footprint reduction and climate change adaptation.
Therefore, researchers and professionals are invited to explore and share their findings on emerging trends and future perspectives regarding the quality of the indoor environments of buildings. We welcome flexible and open articles, including systematic literature reviews, and value both theoretical research and practical applications. We also seek critiques and reflections on policy formulation influencing indoor environmental quality. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Strategies for enhancing the quality of the indoor environment in buildings through sustainable, resilient, and multidisciplinary approaches;
- Multi-scale assessment models for indoor environmental quality and its impact on occupant health and well-being;
- Reflections on policy formulation and decision-making that promote efficient improvements in indoor environments;
- Multidisciplinary studies addressing the management of indoor environmental quality in building renovations;
- Applying the Level(s) framework for rehabilitating the indoor environment in buildings.
We eagerly anticipate your contributions, and we are confident that this Special Issue will positively impact the field and promote scientific dissemination.
Dr. Carmen Díaz López
Dr. Carmen Maria Muñoz-González
Dr. Konstantin Verichev
Dr. José Manuel López-Osorio
Dr. Cristian Salazar-Concha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental quality
- health
- sustainability
- comfort
- energy efficiency
- air quality
- natural lighting
- non-toxic materials
- advanced technologies
- real-time monitoring
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