Circular Economy Innovations for Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Smart Urban Solutions

Dear Colleagues, 

The 47th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference, themed "Building for a Sustainable Future: Innovations, Challenges, and Collaboration," was hosted by Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, from November 24th to 26th, 2024. This Special Issue focuses on Circular Economy Innovations for Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Smart Urban Solutions.

As the demand for sustainable energy and eco-friendly building solutions rises, integrating circular economy principles into construction and urban development will become more critical than ever. This Special Issue of Energies will explore innovative developments at the intersection of circular economy, energy-efficient building materials, and smart urban management. 
By compiling interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue will examine advanced technologies and methodologies that address critical challenges related to energy use, waste management, and resource efficiency in buildings and urban environments.

This Special Issue represents a significant contribution to the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in order to promote the sustainable transformation of the built environment.

Dr. Malindu Sandanayake
Dr. Zora Vrcelj
Dr. Yanni Bouras
Guest Editors

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