Enhancing Building Resilience under Climate Change
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intelligent control; energy system; building performance; energy saving; building environment
Interests: heat wave; heat risk; resilient building; building energy; building environment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: thermal storage; moisture buffering; radiant cooling; intelligent control; building performance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of the ongoing and intensifying impacts of climate change, enhancing the resilience of buildings has become a paramount concern for architects, engineers, policymakers, and communities alike. Climate change, characterized by rising air temperatures, more frequent and intense extreme weather events, and shifting precipitation patterns, poses significant challenges to the safety, durability, and functionality of our built environment. Consequently, there is a growing recognition that building resilience is not just an option but a necessity to ensure the sustainability and livability of our cities and towns.
The benefits of enhancing building resilience are multifaceted. Resilient buildings can reduce the risk of damage and loss during extreme weather events, lowering insurance costs and minimizing disruptions to daily life. They can also contribute to energy savings and environmental sustainability by incorporating efficient systems and materials. Furthermore, resilient buildings can enhance the overall quality of life for occupants by providing safe, comfortable, and healthy indoor environments.
This Special Issue considers a comprehensive range of topics that include the physical structure of buildings, encompassing energy efficiency, building performance simulation, water management, green spaces, and natural-based solutions. By incorporating resilient design principles and innovative technologies, we can create buildings that not only survive but also thrive in the face of climate-related hazards.
Dr. Yundan Liao
Dr. Chengliang Fan
Dr. Hang Wan
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- building performance simulation
- climate change effects
- building resilience evaluation
- building optimization
- built environment
- heat risk evaluation
- nature-based solutions
- building energy
