Buildings | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 and Hot Topic Special Issues
We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers published in Buildings (ISSN: 2075-5309) in 2024 and 2025. In addition, some hot topic Special Issues are currently open for submission.
The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will be interest of you:
1. “Opportunities and Challenges of Generative AI in Construction Industry: Focusing on Adoption of Text-Based Models”
by Prashnna Ghimire, Kyungki Kim and Manoj Acharya
Buildings 2024, 14(1), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010220
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/1/220
2. “Assessing the Impact of Recycled Building Materials on Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Framework for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions”
by Amjad Almusaed, Ibrahim Yitmen, Jonn Are Myhren and Asaad Almssad
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1566; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/6/1566
3. “Prediction of Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Concrete Landscape Design: Application of the Novel Hybrid RF–GWO–XGBoost Algorithm”
by Jun Zhang, Ranran Wang, Yijun Lu and Jiandong Huang
Buildings 2024, 14(3), 591; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030591
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/591
4. “The Role of Water Bodies in Climate Regulation: Insights from Recent Studies on Urban Heat Island Mitigation”
by Zahra Jandaghian and Andrew Colombo
Buildings 2024, 14(9), 2945; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092945
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/9/2945
5. “AI-Driven Digital Twins for Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Smart Building Systems”
by Ibrahim Yitmen, Amjad Almusaed, Muaz Hussein and Asaad Almssad
Buildings 2025, 15(7), 1030; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071030
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/7/1030
6. “Advancements in Surface Coatings and Inspection Technologies for Extending the Service Life of Concrete Structures in Marine Environments: A Critical Review”
by Taehwi Lee, Dongchan Kim, Sanghwan Cho and Min Ook Kim
Buildings 2025, 15(3), 304; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15030304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/3/304
7. “Assessment of Biogenic Healing Capability, Mechanical Properties, and Freeze–Thaw Durability of Bacterial-Based Concrete Using Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus sphaericus, and Bacillus megaterium”
by Izhar Ahmad, Mehdi Shokouhian, David Owolabi, Marshell Jenkins and Gabrielle Lynn McLemore
Buildings 2025, 15(6), 943; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15060943
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/6/943
8. “Advancements and Applications of Wood-Based Sandwich Panels in Modern Construction”
by Elena Vladimirova and Meng Gong
Buildings 2024, 14(8), 2359; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082359
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/8/2359
9. “Exploring Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Technologies for Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Industry in Developing Countries: A Case of Ghana”
by Hayford Pittri, Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte, Osabhie Paul Esangbedo, Prince Antwi-Afari and Zhikang Bao
Buildings 2025, 15(7), 1090; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/7/1090
10. “The Future Property Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities for Property Professionals in the Changing Landscape”
by Chyi Lin Lee, Sharon Yam, Connie Susilawati and Andrea Blake
Buildings 2024, 14(1), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/1/224
Special Issues:
“Emerging Applications in Building Structures, Materials, Sustainability, Architecture, and Construction—15th Anniversary of Buildings”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. David Arditi, Prof. Dr. Bjorn Birgisson, Prof. Dr. Shi-Jie Cao, Prof. Dr. Derek Clements-Croome and Prof. Dr. Humberto Varum
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026
“Structural Connections in Reinforced Concrete Buildings”
Guest Editors: Dr. Akanshu Sharma and Dr. Gaurav Chobe
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026
“Earth-Based Eco-Efficient Architecture and Construction”
Guest Editors: Dr. Francisco Javier Castilla Pascual, Dr. Alejandro Jiménez Rios, Dr. Paulina Faria and Prof. Dr. Maria Stefanidou
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
“Advances in Green Building and Environmental Comfort”
Guest Editor: Dr. Hee Joo POH
Submission deadline: 30 November 2026
“Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Architecture”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Giuliana Iannaccone, Prof. Dr. Eugenia-Victoria Ellis, Dr. Clara Pimenta Do Vale and Dr. Dima Albadra
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
“Co-Designing Sustainable Built Environments with Human-Centric Generative AI”
Guest Editors: Dr. Tsung-Hsien Wang and Dr. Jihyun Park
Submission deadline: 31 October 2026
If you are an active researcher in the field and are passionate about participating in cutting-edge research publications, please do not hesitate to contact the Buildings Editorial Office (buildings@mdpi.com).