Energy Efficiency, Health and Intelligence in the Built Environment
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: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 905
Special Issue Editors
Interests: carbon assessment and prediction; BIM-based design; biophilia; intelligent construction
Interests: generative design; green buildings; vertical farming; building simulation
Interests: health care building; university campuses; post-occupancy evaluation; biophilic design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global climate change presents significant challenges to both environmental sustainability and human well-being. With rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise, the urgency to address these crises has never been greater. In response, the international community has set ambitious carbon reduction targets to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming. However, the impacts of climate change extend beyond environmental degradation, affecting human health and psychology. Increased heatwaves, air pollution, and natural disasters can lead to a rise in heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems, and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.
Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach to building design. Our objective is to develop energy-efficient, health-centered, and intelligent designs that promote sustainable and green living environments. By prioritizing energy efficiency, we aim to minimize carbon footprints and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Health- and well-being-oriented design principles prioritize indoor air quality, microclimate effects, access to natural light, and ergonomic spaces to enhance physical and psychological comfort for occupants. Additionally, integrating intelligent technologies such as smart building systems, BIM technology applications, generative design, and IoT devices enables efficient resource management and personalized user experiences. Through these concerted efforts, we strive to create a global habitat that is not only environmentally sustainable but also conducive to human health and happiness.
Dr. Boya Jiang
Dr. Yiming Shao
Dr. Yiqi Tao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-carbon-emission building
- energy-efficient design
- life cycle assessment
- vertical farming
- indoor environment quality
- sustainable building technology
- building information modelling
- intelligent design and construction
- health- and well-being-oriented design
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