Energy Efficiency and Innovative Material Application in Sustainable Buildings

Dear Colleagues:

The Special Issue “Energy Efficiency and Innovative Material Application in Sustainable Buildings” focuses on advancing energy-efficient practices and novel materials in construction, crucial for global sustainability. Buildings account for significant energy use and carbon emissions, necessitating innovations to enhance efficiency and to reduce environmental impact. This Special Issue aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and to highlight cutting-edge research in sustainable architecture and engineering. Aligned with the journal's scope, it seeks to inspire professionals while promoting sustainable design and construction excellence. Key themes include energy-efficient design, innovative materials, intelligent building technologies, lifecycle assessment, and case studies illustrating best practices. Through these avenues, this Special Issue aims to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient built environment, addressing critical challenges and fostering progress towards a greener future.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Energy-Efficient Building Design and Retrofitting;
• Nanotechnology Applications for Energy-Efficient Building Materials;
• Integration of Renewable Energy Systems in Urban Buildings;
• Sustainable Concrete Solutions for Green Construction;
• Emerging Trends in Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems;
• Smart Building Systems and Technologies ;
• Circular Economy Approaches in Building Material Management;
• The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing Building Energy Performance;
• Innovations in Daylighting and Natural Ventilation Strategies;
• Net-Zero Energy Building Case Studies: Lessons Learned and Future Directions;
• Case Studies and Best Practices;
• Regenerative Design in Architecture and Construction.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Víctor Yepes
Dr. Lorena Yepes-Bellver
Guest Editors

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• energy efficiency
• innovative materials
• sustainable buildings
• smart buildings
• green construction
• circular economy