Innovations in Sustainable Construction: Intelligent Facility Management and Energy-Efficient Building Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 November 2026
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Guest Editor is inviting submissions for a Special Issue of Sustainability on “Advancements in Sustainable Construction: Intelligent Facility Management and Energy-Efficient Building Systems”. The importance of sustainable construction and energy-efficient design is paramount, given that buildings account for approximately one-third of the global energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Intelligent building and facility management systems supported by IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and digital twin technologies have the potential to significantly enhance energy efficiency, increase occupant comfort, and boost system reliability. Some studies suggest that IoT-enabled smart building systems could reduce energy use by up to 30% and lower operational costs by nearly 20%. Meeting the goals of near-zero energy and resilient buildings is essential for aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate objectives and making progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
This Special Issue includes, but it not limited to, work on the following topics:
- Smart buildings and facility management;
- Energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems;
- Internet of Things (IoT) and AI in building operations;
- Renewable energy integration in buildings;
- Digital twins and Building Information Modeling (BIM);
- Life-cycle assessment and carbon footprint analysis for construction;
- Predictive maintenance and performance optimization;
- Sustainable retrofitting, renovation, and adaptive reuse;
- Resource-efficient and circular construction practices.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Piotr Wos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- smart buildings
- energy efficiency
- building automation
- internet of things (iot)
- artificial intelligence
- digital twins
- building information modeling (bim)
- life-cycle assessment (lca)
- predictive maintenance
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