About this Research Topic
Energy has been a transformative force in human history, particularly over the past few centuries. Among the three major energy-consuming sectors - transport, industry, and buildings - buildings are the largest, responsible for over one-third of total final energy consumption globally. Additionally, buildings contribute significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, including both direct and indirect emissions. With population growth, increasing demand for building services and comfort, and more time spent indoors, the trend in energy demand is expected to continue rising in the future.
The transition toward sustainable buildings contributes to the achievement of the UN's sustainable development goals SDG 9 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). While achieving significant energy and emissions reduction in the buildings sector is a challenging but achievable goal.
Over the past few decades, numerous studies have been conducted on sustainable buildings in various climatic regions, utilizing various techniques and tools. The primary objective of this Research Topic is to create an interdisciplinary platform for disseminating knowledge and best practices on engineering and technical issues related to all aspects of building design, technology, energy, and environmental performance. This Research Topic aims to evaluate different solutions from both technical and economic perspectives. The publications on this Research Topic will offer valuable insights to researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, and policymakers, and contribute to the development of sustainable buildings that meet the demands of modern society while being environmentally responsible.
In this Research Topic, original research articles and reviews about buildings both in the case of new buildings and retrofitting of existing buildings are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Sustainable design of buildings.
2. Passive and Active Hybrid Approach to Building Designs.
3. Green buildings.
4. Zero energy buildings.
5. Building retrofitting.
6. Building envelope.
7. Energy management for buildings.
8. Sustainable Building Materials and Construction, Smart, and Novel Building Envelope Design
9. Benchmarking for energy use in different building categories.
10. Energy audit and monitoring for buildings.
11. Impact of COVID-19 on the energy consumption of buildings.
12. The utilization of renewable energy for buildings
(Solar thermal, solar PV, geothermal, …)
13. The development of smart grids.
14. Techno-economic feasibility of renewable energy systems for buildings.
15. Water management and conservation in buildings.
16. IoT for sustainable buildings
17. Advanced Daylight Systems and Lighting Performance
18. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
19. E-mobility and charging infrastructure in buildings.
The transition toward sustainable buildings contributes to the achievement of the UN's sustainable development goals SDG 9 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). While achieving significant energy and emissions reduction in the buildings sector is a challenging but achievable goal.
Over the past few decades, numerous studies have been conducted on sustainable buildings in various climatic regions, utilizing various techniques and tools. The primary objective of this Research Topic is to create an interdisciplinary platform for disseminating knowledge and best practices on engineering and technical issues related to all aspects of building design, technology, energy, and environmental performance. This Research Topic aims to evaluate different solutions from both technical and economic perspectives. The publications on this Research Topic will offer valuable insights to researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, and policymakers, and contribute to the development of sustainable buildings that meet the demands of modern society while being environmentally responsible.
In this Research Topic, original research articles and reviews about buildings both in the case of new buildings and retrofitting of existing buildings are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Sustainable design of buildings.
2. Passive and Active Hybrid Approach to Building Designs.
3. Green buildings.
4. Zero energy buildings.
5. Building retrofitting.
6. Building envelope.
7. Energy management for buildings.
8. Sustainable Building Materials and Construction, Smart, and Novel Building Envelope Design
9. Benchmarking for energy use in different building categories.
10. Energy audit and monitoring for buildings.
11. Impact of COVID-19 on the energy consumption of buildings.
12. The utilization of renewable energy for buildings
(Solar thermal, solar PV, geothermal, …)
13. The development of smart grids.
14. Techno-economic feasibility of renewable energy systems for buildings.
15. Water management and conservation in buildings.
16. IoT for sustainable buildings
17. Advanced Daylight Systems and Lighting Performance
18. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
19. E-mobility and charging infrastructure in buildings.
Keywords: Sustainability, Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Carbon Footpring
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