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Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Sustainable Building Design and Building Information Modeling
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) in architecture and construction; sustainable building design; building information modeling (BIM); AI-driven generative design; machine learning for energy efficiency; digital twin and BIM integration; AI in construction automation; smart building technologies; deep learning for sustainable materials; AI and IoT for green buildings; AI-driven social network analysis; AI and big data in architectural ornamentation design; social network analysis for architectural ornamentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Forensic Earthquake Engineering, Natural and Manmade Disasters
edited by Panayotis Carydis, and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic engineering; reverse engineering and failure investigation; technical legislation; building and structural engineering; property loss and damage; human loss and injuries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)
Indoor Air Quality and Human Comfort in Modern Working and Living Spaces
edited by Maria Idália Da Gomes and Mafalda Batista Pacheco
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable design; indoor air quality; indoor pollutant sources; energy efficiency; biophilic design; occupant well-being; sustainable materials; vernacular building systems; thermal performance; NZEB
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Built Environments and Environmental Buildings: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: civil and environmental engineering; sustainability of buildings and constructions; digital tools for construction and maintenance; risk mitigation in structures and infrastructure; life- cycle analysis and cost– benefit assessment; assessment of buildings and bridges; rehabilitation and strengthening; coastal and offshore infrastructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Study on Wind Load of High-Rise and Long-Span Structures Facilitated or Assisted by AI Techniques
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: wind load; high-rise structure; long-span structure; artificial intelligence; data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Risks and Challenges of AI-Driven Construction Industry
edited by , Don Chamila Subasinghe and Emil Jonescu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; construction projects; digital technologies; performance-driven design; psychology of space; risk management; secure environments; surveillance; technology adoption; UAV (drone) and AI integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Sustainable Concrete: Innovations in Eco-Friendly Materials and Construction Methods
edited by , Yidong Gan and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction materials; low-carbon construction; advanced testing and modelling; artificial intelligence; life cycle assessment; 3D concrete printing; prefabrication and modular building
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Innovative Retrofit Solutions to Improve Energy Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality in Buildings submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: building energy; building energy simulation modeling; experimental study; energy efficiency technologies; advanced control; HVAC system; indoor environmental quality; building control optimization; building retrofitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Underground Space Construction and Digital Management
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground structures; dynamic disturbances; large deformation; rockburst; stability; new materials; intelligent technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Innovations and Complexities in Building Envelope Design
edited by Ingrid Paoletti and Massimiliano Nastri
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient buildings; renewable energy sources in buildings; building energy performance and simulation; indoor and outdoor built environments; integrated built environmental system designs; typology optimization; smart manufacturing; design for assembly and manufacturing (DfMA); component design; technology transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Sustainable Energy Transitions in Buildings and Cities: Insights from Data Analytics
edited by and Arslan Muhammad
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy transitions; data analytics; generative AI; urban energy systems; smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
The Challenges of and Research Trends in the Durability, Corrosion, and Cracking of Reinforced Concrete
edited by Babak Jamhiri
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforced concrete durability; corrosion mitigation; crack detection; predictive modeling; self‑healing composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Advanced Construction Materials and Technologies for a Sustainable Future submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8498 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; circular economy; waste; nanotechnology; energy-ffficient systems; advanced manufacturing; construction; digitalization; policies; education and training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Innovative Approaches to Climate-Responsive Building Design: Advancing Resilience and Sustainability in the Built Environment submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7801 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive facade; bio-design; energy efficiency; climate change adaptation; built environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Applications in Construction Management: 2nd Edition
edited by Zhili Gao and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open
Keywords: BIM (Building Information Modelling); construction management; clash detection; decision making; estimating; scheduling; construction safety; integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Innovative Trends and Future Prospects of Sustainable Green Building Materials submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; construction; building; materials; energy; environment; impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Advanced Damage Detection and State Monitoring Technologies for Engineering Structures
edited by , and Chenglong Yang
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural health monitoring; non-destructive evaluation; deep learning algorithm; damage detection; big data method; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Information Technology in Building Construction Management
edited by Luqi Wang and Ruixue Zhang
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4529 | Submission Open
Keywords: building information modeling; city information modeling; digital twins; big data; artificial intelligence; robotics; computer vision; could computing; blockchain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Research on Corrosion Resistance of Reinforced Concrete
edited by Subbiah Karthick, and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2999 | Submission Open
Keywords: steel; zinc; aluminum; magnesium; corrosion; inhibitor; coating; concrete; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; potentiodynamic polarization; cyclic polarization; open circuit potential; nano-technology; advanced materials and processes; X-ray diffraction; scanning electron microscopy; atomic force microscopy; raman spectroscopy; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; reinforcement corrosion; building and construction; repair materials; material science and technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Optimal Design of Lighting/Daylighting in Buildings
edited by Payam H. Matin, and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open
Keywords: lighting/daylighting; optimal design; optimization; computation/simulation; analytical design; experimental design; design tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)
A Digital Innovation Framework for Construction Management and Built Environment
edited by , Yasmeen Ahmed and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open
Keywords: management of contracts in construction projects; public– private partnerships in construction project; laws and logistics in construction management; construction science and management; tenders and documents in project management; innovation in structural design and visualization; contemporary civil engineering technologies; higher education for the building construction industry; construction; and materials science; policies and procedures for construction management sustainability in construction technology; trends of vernacularism in construction technologies; curricula building for construction industry-related education; retrofitting and energy efficiency in buildings through modern tools; sustainability in architectural design and planning; interior architecture; post-occupancy building comfort management; hazard management and planning by architects; affordable housing; theories of architecture and the evolution of architectural character in the post-industrialization era; landscape architectural theories and criticism; disaster risk reduction (DRR) and management; landscape architecture; interior architecture; information communication technologies; regional trends and practices in construction management; collaboration in construction management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Emerging Technologies, Tools, and Methods for Enabling Safer, Healthier, and More Productive Work Settings in Construction Project Management submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 33641 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction project management; construction safety and health; construction productivity; wearable technologies; robotics; digital twins; augmented and virtual reality; simulation; information modeling; data sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Advance in Eco-Friendly Building Materials and Innovative Structures
edited by Mojia Huang, Zhiwen Lan, Lei Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13490 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural optimization design FE numerical simulation of structures; new green building materials; green building design and application; innovation and application in bridge structures; mechanical issues in engineering structures; structural issues in power systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Next-Gen Cementitious Composites for Sustainable Construction
edited by Jiaxiang Lin, and Zhanbiao Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13353 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable concrete; high-performance composites; self-healing concrete; green construction materials; concrete recycling; 3D printed concrete; smart concrete technologies; nanocomposites in concrete; energy-efficient materials; photocatalytic concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Development and Properties of Sustainable Composite Materials for Building Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4626 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; mechanical; thermal; and hygrothermal properties; durability; life cycle analysis and carbon footprint; environmental impact; testing techniques; construction materials innovations and applications; alternative materials; energy efficiency; biosoured and gesourced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Smart Technologies for Climate-Responsive Building Envelopes
edited by and Xiaoqiang Hong
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1776 | Submission Open
Keywords: building envelope; energy flexibility; AI and machine learning; climate responsibility; energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Research on Concrete Filled Steel Materials in Building Engineering submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) structures; steel– concrete composite materials; nonlinear structural analysis; finite element modelling; structural performance and durability; sustainable construction materials; advanced building engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
High-Performance Construction Materials: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
edited by , Liangming Sun and Zihong Guo
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction materials; sustainable materials; low carbon; high performance; mechanical properties; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Innovations in Building Materials and Infrastructure Design
edited by Baofeng Pan
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; infrastructure design innovation; climate-adaptive systems; self-sensing technology; smart infrastructure integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Emerging Trends in Architecture, Urbanization, and Design
edited by , and Gonçalo Castro Henriques
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 357 | 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)
Low-Carbon Material Engineering in Construction
edited by , Xiqi Liu, and Manqing Lin
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6564 | Submission Open
Keywords: resource utilization of solid waste; low-carbon concrete; mechanical properties of concrete; microstructure evolution of concrete; green building materials; failure characteristics of concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Digital Technologies in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3041 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent construction; green construction; sustainable construction; computer-aided design and engineering; automated inspection; robotics in construction; innovation management in construction; construction waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
AI and Data Analytics for Energy-Efficient and Healthy Buildings: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 28198 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient and healthy buildings; AI and data analytics; data-driven modelling; smart digital technology; smart buildings; smart urban planning; smart cities; intelligent architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Cold-Formed Steel Structures
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20971 | Submission Open
Keywords: High strength CFS structures; Stability of CFS beams and columns; Seismic response of CFS structures; FS portal frames; Web crippling of CFS sections; Fire and seismic performance of CFS framed shear walls; Hysteretic behaviour of CFS wall panels; Fire furnace tests on CFS members; Cold-formed stainless steel sections; CFS cladding systems; Sustainability of CFS structures 
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Constructions in Europe: Current Issues and Future Challenges submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12648 | Submission Open
Keywords: civil engineering; environmental engineering; urban engineering; transport engineering; geotechnical engineering; construction economics; construction technology
Research on Safety Control and Risk Management in Construction Engineering: Progress, Challenges and Strategies
edited by , , and B. María Villena Escribano
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12434 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk management; security integration; building information modeling; artificial intelligence; safety in engineering works; risk management simulations; safety programming and control; engineering projects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Research on Indoor Air Environment and Energy Conservation submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11966 | Submission Open
Keywords: indoor air quality; indoor thermal environment; materials for energy conversion; renewable energy system; integrated energy system; modeling of energy system; energy efficience in building; passvie energy in building; building simulation; flexible; building
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Safety and Health in the Building Lifecycle submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11927 | Submission Open
Keywords: safety; health; lifecycle; regenerative sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
The Impact of Evaluated Luminous Environment on the Comfort Level in Buildings
edited by Runqi Liang, Yanyi Sun, Xianfeng Wu and Zishang Zhu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10304 | Submission Open
Keywords: daylighting control; artificial lighting design; advanced windows; intelligent shading; transparent materials; visual comfort; human health; built environment; building simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Traditional Construction Wisdom in Developing Regions: Sustainable Urbanization and Local-Eco Adaptation
edited by , , Jin Li and Ying Huang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9215 | Submission Open
Keywords: building performance; traditional and cultural architecture; remote and developing regions; local construction wise; smart and resilient communities; rural– urban interaction; regional adaptation; sustainable spatial planning; eco design cases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Advanced Research on Cementitious Composites for Construction
edited by Jun Tian, , Yuzhou Zheng, Hui Huang and Hao Fu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6726 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious composites; fiber reinforced; mechanical properties; durability; extreme conditions; structural behavior; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Innovative and Sustainable Materials for Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Building Structures
edited by Francesca Ferretti
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6554 | Submission Open
Keywords: existing buildings; masonry; reinforced concrete; retrofitting interventions; innovative materials; sustainable materials; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Practice and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Urban Decision-Making submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5312 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making; urban or building space; construction management practice; urban planning and management; artificial intelligence technology support; layout optimization; building parameter optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
Advances in Green, Low-Carbon, High-Performance, and Intelligent Building Materials and Structures
edited by Changjiang Liu, , Zhong Xu, and Weiju Song
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4781 | Submission Open
Keywords: green and low-carbon building materials; high-performance building materials; green and low-carbon building design; new high-performance structures; high-performance structural design; intelligent building materials; intelligent construction and operation; intelligent structural health monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Research on Building Foundations and Underground Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4450 | Submission Open
Keywords: foundation engineering design methods and technologies; underground structure design and construction technologies; soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering; groundwater control technology; green building and sustainable development; urban underground space utilization; sustainable construction practices; structural integrity and safety; case studies in geotechnical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Advances in Steel and Composite Structures
edited by Yukai Zhong, Ke Jiang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4034 | Submission Open
Keywords: steel structures; steel-concrete composite structures; high-performance materials; experimental study; numerical simulation; life-cycle design artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Advanced Techniques in Smart Road Construction and Maintenance: Multi-Scale Characterization and Real-Time Performance Evaluation
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3992 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent road construction; multifunctional pavement; real-time diagnosis and evaluation; environmentally friendly materials; polymer-modified asphalt; smart materials and structure; multi-source data fusion; embedded sensing systems; long-life pavement structure; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Operation Maintenance of Concrete and Steel Structures
edited by , Hongyou Cao and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3713 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete structures; steel structures; damage detection; structural health monitoring; intelligent operation maintenance; repair and strengthening; machine learning; data mining; building monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
Research on Energy Efficiency and Indoor Ventilation Performance in Buildings
edited by Daeung Kim
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3652 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficiency; energy consumption forecasting; building-energy services; energy management; carbon neutrality; HVAC systems; ventilation performance; hybrid ventilation; IAQ
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)
Advanced Structural Techniques for Seismic and Wind Resilience: Innovations in Safety and Performance
edited by Seung-Jae Lee and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 3308 | Submission Open
Keywords: earthquake engineering; wind engineering; seismic design; safety in structural design; structural retrofitting; structual optimization design; damping mechanisms; vibration control; experimental validation; innovative structural systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)
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