Advancing Sustainable and Low Carbon Innovations in the Global Construction Industry
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2026 | Viewed by 654
Special Issue Editors
Interests: construction digitalisation; climate adaptation and resilience; sustainable construction; nature-based solutions
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: engineering education; nature-based solution; resilient infrastructures; smart and sustainable construction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the years, the construction industry has been described as a critical contributor of carbon emission, high energy consumption, and unsustainable environment due to the industry’s activities. Globally, the industry in its delivery of construction projects accounts for the substantial global energy consumption and significant carbon emission from production of materials, construction and use of its products. The unstainable nature of construction activities has led to the continuous call for sustainable practices within the construction industry. This involves not only reducing carbon emissions but also integrating eco-friendly materials, efficient energy consumption, and innovative technologies. By focusing on sustainability, the construction industry can minimize its carbon footprint, while improving environmental health, and contributing to smart and resilient cities development. This transformation entails collaboration across various disciplines, including engineering, architecture, and urban planning, in order to foster innovative solutions that promote long-term sustainable growth.
Based on this knowledge, this special issue on Sustainability and Low Carbon Trends in the Construction Industry is timely to document cutting edge initiatives employed in ensuring carbon reduction in the construction industry globally. The special issue welcomes papers in trends in carbon reduction in construction and innovative solutions for carbon reduction. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Carbon footprint reduction strategies
- Circular economy in construction
- Digitalisation and smart technologies for carbon reduction
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Innovative nature-based solutions
- Sustainable building materials
- Sustainable construction policies and regulations
- Urban planning and infrastructure design for low carbon and sustainable living
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Douglas O. Aghimien
Dr. John Aliu
Dr. Matthew Ikuabe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital technologies
- carbon footprint reduction
- circular economy
- eco-friendly design
- energy efficiency
- green building materials
- low carbon technologies
- renewable energy integration
- sustainable construction
- urban resilience
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