Carbon Management and Decarbonization Pathways in Buildings and Infrastructure
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 948
Special Issue Editors
Interests: indoor air quality and human comfort in underground spaces; underground energy structures; ventilation and disaster prevention in underground spaces; carbon emission management for buildings and infrastructure
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Interests: building energy saving; data center efficient cooling technology; model predictive control in building system; virtual sensor calibration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, significantly contributes to global carbon emissions. To achieve ambitious climate targets, it is essential to explore comprehensive carbon management strategies and decarbonization pathways within this sector. This Special Issue invites innovative research focusing on cutting-edge methods, technologies, and policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable development in buildings and infrastructure. Topics of interest include lifecycle carbon analysis, renewable integration, intelligent energy management systems, sustainable construction materials, and policy frameworks that drive effective decarbonization. Additionally, we encourage submissions that address emerging trends, such as digitalization, smart buildings, urban planning strategies, climate resilience, and circular economy practices. Research that evaluates the socio-economic impacts and barriers to implementation and case studies demonstrating successful carbon reduction initiatives are also highly valued. We welcome contributions from multidisciplinary perspectives, providing actionable insights to advance global sustainability efforts.
Dr. Linfeng Zhang
Dr. Jiaqiang Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building energy saving
- low-carbon buildings
- building integrated renewable energy systems
- building system control and optimization
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