Buildings

Advances in Building Foundation Engineering

edited by Rui Chen,

Ankit Garg

,

Svetlana N. Sushkova

,

Neelima Satyam

and Zhaofeng Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3383 | Submission Open

Keywords: pile foundation; soil– structure interaction; special soils; geotechnical challenge; sustainability; climate change; excavation; geo-environmental engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Architecture and Landscape Architecture

edited by Mengmeng Li, Shuming Zhang,

Jose-Manuel Almodovar-Melendo

and Xi Deng

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3043 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; human settlements; low-carbon design; regional architecture; nature-based solutions; architectural technology history; ecological planning; acoustic environment; slow mobility systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Knowledge Management in the Building and Construction Industry

edited by

Mirarchi Claudio

and Alberto Pavan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2816 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge management; machine learning; artiticial intelligence; building information modeling; geographic information system; decision making; decision support systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Performance Evaluation and Durability Assessment of Concrete Materials in Civil Engineering

edited by

Zhao Chen

,

Shuaicheng Guo

and

Ruizhe Si

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2758 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability; performance evaluation; multi-scale testing and analysis methods; structural applications; complex environmental conditions; predictive modeling; sustainable practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Development and Application of Concrete Materials and Related Building Materials

edited by

Linmei Wu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2602 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-shrinkage cementitious composites; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); size effect in concrete and composites; fiber-reinforced cementitious materials; durability and service life prediction; crack propagation and fracture resistance; green building materials; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs); recycled and industrial waste utilization; life-cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability in structural engineering; material-structure-performance integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Advanced Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Engineering Structures

edited by

Zhongqiu Fu

, Fangwen Wu and Qiudong Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2241 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; intelligent maintenance; experimental techniques; modeling methods; machine learning; engineering structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Built Environment and Building Energy for Decarbonization

edited by

Kyungmo Kang

and Daeung Kim

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2232 | Submission Open

Keywords: building energy; indoor air quality; indoor environmental quality; thermal comfort; advanced building control and optimization; building simulation; building materials; IoT technology; building information modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

New Trends in Innovative Building Materials and Structures

edited by

Yifeng Zhong

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1790 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; carbon fiber; self-healing concrete; smart technologies; sensors; modular construction; prefabrication methods; energy efficiency; metamaterials; cellular structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Reliability, Resilience and Sustainability for Construction and Infrastructure Systems

edited by

Zhenhao Zhang

,

Yue-Ling Long

and

Dong Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1588 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural reliability; structural resilience; infrastructure sustainability; advanced analysis methods; quantitative evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Digital Transformation in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; blockchain technology applications; AR-enhanced structural engineering; data and visual analytics; smart construction; infrastructure health monitoring; resilient city development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Selected Papers from AUBEA 2024: Buildings for a Sustainable Future—Innovations, Challenges & Collaboration

edited by

Zora Vrcelj

,

Malindu Sandanayake

and

Yanni Bouras

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1268 | Submission Open

Keywords: green construction materials; digitalization; building education; sustainable workforce; sustainable construction; project management; resilience; building regulations; sustainability; innovative teaching

Campus of the University: Spatial Evolution, Societal Response, and Design Innovation

edited by

Gang Feng

and

Fei Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban– campus relationship; campus planning and architectural history; spatial forms and architectural systems; sustainability and green planning; digitalization and learning model transformation; cultural perspectives and mental well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Urban Mobility and Transport Systems: Challenges and Innovations for Sustainable Cities

edited by Roberto Murcio and Honghan Bei

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 991 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban mobility; transport inequality; sustainable cities; built environment; transport infrastructure; transport– land use integration; smart mobility (EVs; AVs; MaaS); active travel (walking and cycling); urban transport planning; building design and mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Harnessing AI for Circular and Socially Sustainable Construction Planning and Management

edited by

Olabode Ogunmakinde

,

Temitope Omotayo

, Eeydzah Aminudin and

Bankole Osita Awuzie

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence for sustainability; social value assessment; digital circular economy; smart decision support systems; circular economy and infrastructure; lifecycle sustainability assessment; BIM and circularity integration; Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies; green and resilient retrofitting; sustainability literacy and curriculum innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Scaling and Small-Sample Techniques for Building Acoustics

edited by

Jesús Alba Fernández

and Ignacio Enrique Guillén Guillamón

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: scaling techniques; small samples; eco-materials; acoustic models; small chambers; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Co-Designing Sustainable Built Environments with Human-Centric Generative AI

edited by

Tsung-Hsien Wang

and Jihyun Park

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI in design; AI for climate-responsive sustainable environments; human-in-the-loop systems; machine learning for building performance evaluation; adaptive design workflows; indoor environmental quality; healthy builiding building certification systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutrality in Buildings—2nd Edition

edited by

Amos Darko

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; energy efficiency; carbon neautrality; net-zero carbon; resilience; buildings and construction; sustainable built environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Smart Technology in the AEC Industry

edited by Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction; digital twins; Internet of Things (IoT); artificial intelligence (AI); robotics in construction; wearable technology; construction automation; smart sensing systems; data-driven decision making; smart construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Structural Engineering

edited by

Violetta K. Kytinou

,

Adamantis Zapris

and

Ali Ghamari

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1981 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative construction materials; fiber-reinforced polymers; AI-driven structural design; sustainable retrofit and strengthening; infrastructure rehabilitation; eco-friendly engineering solutions; structural durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Composite Building Materials with Minimal Thermal Conductivity for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

edited by

Ali Memari

submission deadline 2 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: buildings; energy efficiency; composite materials; thermal conductivity; thermal resistance; heat conduction; low carbon footprint; embodied energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Environmental Quality and Human Well-Being: Pathways Linking Green Spaces, Built Environments, and Mental Health

edited by

Xiaohuan Xie

,

Ling Zhang

and

Yiqi Tao

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16932 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; behavioral activity; human perception; living environment; built environment; environmental quality; environmental justice; health promotion strategy; design and evaluation of intervention strategies; interdisciplinary research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

The Latest Research on Building Materials and Structures

edited by

Duc-Kien Thai

, Yiyi Zhou and

Zhengyi Kong

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10984 | Submission Open

Keywords: reinforced concrete structures; high-performance concrete structures; steel structures; composite structures; numerical simulation; high-strength steel; structural optimization; smart structures; bio-inspired structures; experimental investigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

The Digital Transformation of the Construction Industry: Current Practices, Challenges and Future Directions

edited by

Hala Nassereddine

and Hyun Koo

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7122 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; organizational change; technology integration; people; processes and technologies; data integration; challenges and opportunities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Advanced Green and Intelligent Building Materials

edited by

Xianhua Yao

, Decai Wang, Ruicong Han,

Min Zhang

, Ying Hao and Lihua Niu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6871 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymer; aerated concrete; green materials; asphalt-based materials; alkali-activated materials; modification method; microscopic analysis; simulation analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Advanced Characteristics and Long-Term Durability of Cementitious Materials and Reinforced Concrete Structures

edited by

Vanissorn Vimonsatit

and

Benchaa Benabed

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5710 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable building materials; cementitious systems; low-carbon concrete; strength; durability; reinforced concrete; concrete structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Sustainable Geopolymers and Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials for High-Performance Concrete

edited by

Xiang Tian

, Zhenzhen Jiao and Yu Yan

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5669 | Submission Open

Keywords: green building materials; low-carbon construction; mechanical properties; durability performance; structural fire resistance; seismic performance; impact and explosion resistance; composite materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Optimization for Construction Project Management

edited by Ren-Jye Dzeng and Jacob J. Lin

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3318 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction project management; ICT; optimization; AI; deep learning; simulation; visualization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Sustainable Cement-Based Materials and Low-Carbon Construction Technologies

edited by

Qiang Ren

and Yi Zhang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2391 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon cementitious materials; durability improvement; low-carbon design of cement-based materials; carbon capture; utilization; and storage; improvement of durability; sustainable construction technology; life-cycle assessment; artificial intelligence; decarbonization; digital manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Sustainable Urban Development and Real Estate Analysis

edited by

Kevin Muldoon-Smith

and Leo Moreton

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1341 | Submission Open

Keywords: real estate sustainability; real estate innovation; real estate adaptation; real estate transition strategies; real estate retrofit; real estate technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Structural Analysis of Underground Space Construction: 2nd Edition

edited by Yong Fang, Zhigang Yao, Zhongtian Chen and Zhen Wei

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground structure; structure failure analysis; interaction between supporting structure and surrounding rocks; supporting structure performance evaluation and prediction; effect of dynamic perturbation on supporting structure; development of new supporting structures; blasting impact on tunnel lining and tunnel environment; formation stability analysis and control measures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Building Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort: Synergies and Challenges

edited by Ran Wang and Quanyi Lin

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7565 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort flexibility; energy demand response; building energy flexibility; cooperative optimization; flexible control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Integrating AI with Renewable Energy for Sustainable Building Design: Recent Advances

edited by Myeong-in Choi,

Sangmin Park

and SeolAh Park

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven building design; renewable energy integration; predictive analytics for building energy efficiency; intelligent energy management systems; energy storage solutions for buildings; virtual power plants for sustainable buildings; smart grid and building synergy; Net Zero and green energy building design; low-carbon and ESG industries with green buildings; sustainable security and business strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Big Data and Machine/Deep Learning in Construction

edited by

Fan Lei

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20392 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection of objects; hazards and defects at construction sites; semantic segmentation of construction scenes; building information modeling (BIM); sustainable construction practices; energy efficiency in construction; data-driven decision making in construction; monitoring and quality control of construction processes; predictive construction-related maintenance; construction project management and resource optimization; construction risk management; AI-enabled wearable technology in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Emerging Trends in Architecture, Urbanization, and Design

edited by

Nuno Montenegro

,

Fernando Lima

and Gonçalo Castro Henriques

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12461 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in architecture; design and education; computational design and digital fabrication; city information Modeling (CIM); data-driven spatial analysis; responsive and adaptive building systems; smart cities and intelligent environments; human-centered design and UX in architecture; immersive technologies in design education (VR/AR); design pedagogy and digital learning; technological innovation in architectural practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Study on Real Estate and Housing Management—2nd Edition

edited by

Jian Liang

,

Song Shi

and

Han-Suck Song

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10668 | Submission Open

Keywords: real estate management; corporate real estate; housing policy; housing economics; real estate finance; real estate valuation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Advance in BIM-Based Technologies for Sustainable Building Performance Predictions

edited by

Woon Seong Jeong

and

Sang-Guk Yum

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9389 | Submission Open

Keywords: building design; construction processes; construction management; building information modeling (BIM); off-site construction; modular construction; design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA); sustainable construction methods and technologies; digital twins in the construction industry; artificial intelligence in scheduling; simulation-based methods for construction scheduling and virtual construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Modern Trends in the Revitalization of Buildings and Post-Industrial Facilities

edited by

Jerzy Rosłon

,

Paweł Nowak

, Janusz Sobieraj and

Dominik Metelski

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6100 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban revitalization; post-industrial facilities; sustainable construction; land reclamation; building information modeling (BIM); innovative construction technologies; sustainable urban development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Advancements in Cementitious Materials: Exploring the Latest Trends and Future Outlook—2nd Edition

edited by

Heeyoung Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5239 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious composite; carbon nanomaterials; carbon dioxide capture utilization and storage (CCUS); construction materials; concrete strengthening; rehabilitation of concrete structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Innovations in Composite Material Technologies and Structural Design

edited by Xiaodi Dai and

Luchuan Ding

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1148 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; nano technology; multifunctionality; structural engineering; life-cycle structural engineering; artificial intelligence in civil engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Recent Scientific Developments in Sustainable Construction Project Management and Urban Development

edited by

Ahsan Nawaz

and

Mary Hardie

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1139 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; green building practices; project life cycle assessment (LCA); carbon footprint reduction; net-zero energy buildings; smart construction technologies; lean construction; project management; renewable building materials; waste minimization; circular economy in construction; building information modeling (BIM); digital twins in construction; energy-efficient design; sustainable development goals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Distributed Renewables for Climate-Responsive Buildings and Cities

edited by

Pengyuan Shen

,

Yuekuan Zhou

and

Yi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed renewable energy; climate-responsive buildings; urban energy systems; building-to-grid integration; energy resilience; climate change; demand response; peer-to-peer energy trading; urban microclimate; climate resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Advances in Natural Building and Construction Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Paweł Strzałkowski

,

Luís M. O. Sousa

and

Ekin Köken

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural building and construction materials; dimension stones; mineral aggregates; reuse of waste as construction material

Sustainability and Performance of Reinforced Concrete and Cement Composite

edited by

Alessio Cascardi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction materials; reinforced concrete durability; cementitious composites; low-carbon cement; recycled aggregates; fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); life cycle assessment (LCA); alternative binders; corrosion resistance; green Infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Inclusion, Safety, and Resilience in the Construction Industry

edited by Sainan Lyu,

Jingyu Yu

, Beibei Zhang,

Xiaoyan Jiang

and

Peng Cui

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 56456 | Submission Open

Keywords: multicultural safety management; multicultural workforces; training and upskilling; construction safety and health; mental health and well-being; risk management; urban resilience; sustainable construction; resilient investment strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Renewal Design and Challenge of Urban and Rural Livable Environments in the Age of Population Shrinkage

edited by

Quanhua Hou

,

Yingtao Qi

,

Bo Gao

, Minghui Xue and Jiansong Lu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 19 articles | Viewed by 30218 | Submission Open

Keywords: population shrinkage; urban– rural spatial structure; urban– rural ecological environment; public service facility; traditional architecture and culture; planning and renewal strategy; people oriented

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Research on Timber and Timber–Concrete Buildings

edited by Pablo Guindos, José Luis Almazán Campillay,

Alexander Opazo-Vega

, Hernán Santa María Oyanedel and Diego Valdivieso Cascante

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 23296 | Submission Open

Keywords: timber structure timber-concrete timber design wood building structural performance non-structural performance industrialization sustainable construction resilience bioproduct

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advanced Technologies for Successful and Sustainable Construction and Maintenance Projects—2nd Edition

edited by

Fani Antoniou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18579 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction management; project success; sustainable construction; decision making; procurement; contracts; claim management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Study on the Durability of Construction Materials and Structures

edited by

Jun-Mo Yang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18404 | Submission Open

Keywords: durability; construction materials; degradation mechanisms; sustainability; innovative construction techniques; environmental stress; mechanical loading; weathering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Earthquake Resistant and Vibration Control of Concrete Structures

edited by

Yao-Rong Dong

,

Yeshou Xu

and

Lihua Zhu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14864 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete structures; engineering structures; structural analysis; structural assessment; earthquake-resistant design; seismic risk assessment; structural damping; structural vibration control; seismic isolation; retrofit of existing buildings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Sustainable Concrete: Research on Waste Utilization and Performance Optimization

edited by Dzigita Nagrockiene and

Ramunė Žurauskienė

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14703 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable concrete; organic and inorganic waste; waste utilization; admixture; mechanical properties; durability; additive; sustainability; carbon dioxide emission reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

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