About this Research Topic
Humanity faces a number of problems related to the deterioration of the living environment, the unavailability of energy sources and building materials, the deterioration of living standards, and the economic situation of households. The new situation requires the search for innovative solutions in the field of planning and implementation of buildings and ensuring their long-term sustainability from a technical and economic point of view. Innovative solutions should be cost-effective with minimal impact on the environment and achieve the maximum lifespan of buildings. The present time brings a whole range of risks and policy issues associated with the unavailability of housing. At the same time, it is a matter of new opportunities and challenges. In view of climatic, socio-economic, and demographic trends, it is necessary to modify the existing practices of building design and maintenance to guarantee comfortable, safe, and affordable housing. For these reasons, the purpose of this Research Topic is to provoke a scientific discussion and encourage scientists to identify new opportunities and advances in sustainable construction and engineering. All kinds of scientific articles presenting results of original theoretical, empirical, and systematic research as well as opinions and reviews are welcome. This collection will bring together recent research in an effort to identify new opportunities and advance the field and will provide an advanced forum for studies related to real estate.
Submissions are encouraged, but not limited to the following general areas:
• Real estate market
• Sustainability of housing
• Affordable housing
• Energy management
• Risk analysis
• Housing policies
• Housing bubbles
• Programming of local and regional development,
• Multifunctional and sustainable rural development
• Level, quality, and living conditions of the rural inhabitants
• Poverty and social exclusion,
• Concept of smart cities and villages,
• Second home phenomenon,
• Gentrification of rural and urban areas,
• New mathematical models and methods for describing sustainable development issues
Submissions are encouraged, but not limited to the following general areas:
• Real estate market
• Sustainability of housing
• Affordable housing
• Energy management
• Risk analysis
• Housing policies
• Housing bubbles
• Programming of local and regional development,
• Multifunctional and sustainable rural development
• Level, quality, and living conditions of the rural inhabitants
• Poverty and social exclusion,
• Concept of smart cities and villages,
• Second home phenomenon,
• Gentrification of rural and urban areas,
• New mathematical models and methods for describing sustainable development issues
Keywords: affordable housing, housing market and policies, urban and rural development
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
