Optimizing Energy Consumption, Energy Management, and Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of smart building technologies presents significant opportunities to reduce energy consumption, enhance operational efficiency, and promote sustainable urban development. As the global energy demand continues to rise, optimizing energy use within buildings—responsible for a substantial share of total energy consumption—has become a critical research and policy priority. This Special Issue, titled 'Optimizing Energy Consumption, Energy Management, and Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings', seeks to explore emerging methods, technologies, and frameworks that enable intelligent, data-driven energy optimization. Contributions address a broad spectrum of topics, including predictive energy management systems, the integration of renewable energy sources, IoT-enabled building automation, demand response strategies, occupant-centered energy optimization, and the application of artificial intelligence, digital twins, and machine learning in building energy analytics; optimum design and operation approaches are also considered. This Special Issue also highlights interdisciplinary approaches that balance technological innovation with human comfort, economic feasibility, and environmental impact. By gathering cutting-edge research and practical case studies, this Special Issue aims to advance the state of knowledge in smart building energy systems and guide the development of next-generation sustainable infrastructures.

Dr. Giorgos Panaras
Dr. Effrosyni Giama
Guest Editors

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