Circular Economy Innovations for Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Smart Urban Solutions
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: life cycle assesment; sustainable construction; life cycle cost analysis; green and sustainable materials; green and lean construction methods; green buildings and infrastructure; building information modelling; smart technologies use and digitization in construction; modern construction methods
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Interests: smart buildings and infrastructure; sustainable construction materials; digitalisation of construction for improved quality; control and safety; multimedia educational tools
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Interests: structural mechanics and stability; sustainable materials; high strength steel; thermal effects on structures; infrastructure sustainability
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Special Issue Information
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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Keywords
- energy
- efficiency
- urban cities
- circular economy
- building materials
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