Sustainable Advances In and Development of Energy Systems in Buildings
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 January 2027 | Viewed by 113
Special Issue Editors
Interests: life cycle assessment (LCA); building information modeling (BIM); net-zero energy buildings (NZEB); design optimization; advanced energy management systems; digital twins
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: environmental design; building performance and post occupancy; indoor/outdoor thermal comfort studies; climate change mitigation; urban ecology; inclusive design; smart cities and sustainable built environment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The building sector accounts for a significant proportion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Rapid urbanization, increasing energy demand, and carbon-reduction strategies underscore the need to adopt transformative approaches across the design, construction, and operation phases of buildings. This Special Issue will explore innovative technologies, materials, and analytical approaches for improving building energy performance and reducing environmental impacts throughout the building life cycle.
Interdisciplinary contributions are required to address the development and optimization of energy systems in buildings. The innovative approach includes renewable energy sources, advanced building energy modelling and simulation, energy-efficient building envelopes, and intelligent energy management systems. Additionally, the application of waste-derived materials, bio-based binders, and alternative cementitious materials can influence building thermal performance and embodied energy.
Integration of life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint analysis, and techno-economic evaluation provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainable building design and construction. Moreover, digital tools, advanced modelling, and data-driven methods improve building performance under climatic diversity. Relevant contributions explore circular economy principles, resource-efficient construction strategies, and the utilization of waste materials in energy-efficient buildings.
Experimental investigations, case studies, and simulation-based analyses that demonstrate practical, scalable solutions for the sustainable built environment are also welcome. Research addressing climate-responsive design, net-zero energy buildings, and carbon-neutral construction practices will be highly relevant. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the global transition toward energy-efficient, low-carbon, and resilient built environments.
Dr. Quddus Tushar
Dr. Inji Kenawy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy-efficient buildings
- energy simulation
- renewable energy
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- low-carbon construction materials
- circular economy
- sustainable building envelopes
- net-zero energy buildings
- smart energy management
- sustainable built environment
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