Sustainable Built Environment: Energy Efficiency Technologies, Performance Evaluation and Indoor Environment Quality
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: passive systems for the building envelope; green roofs; Trombe Walls; innovative photovoltaic systems; thermal comfort of indoor spaces and IEQ; NZEB in Mediterranean area; innovative solar-assisted air-conditioning plants; integrated thermal storage systems; solar cooling; thermal properties of building materials; renewable cogeneration systems
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Interests: design and optimization of advanced building energy systems; high performance building envelopes; solar-assisted heat pumps; solar cooling; thermal storage; renewable energy systems
2. Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology, Vazovova 5, 811 07 Bratislava, Slovakia
Interests: building physics; building engineering; thermal properties; optical properties; energy performance; phase change materials; transparent insulation materials; selective coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue titled "Sustainable Built Environment: Energy Efficiency Technologies, Performance Evaluation and Indoor Environment Quality" is part of an international scientific journal that aims to delve into the most recent advancements and research in building energy efficiency. This collection of papers underscores the pivotal role that buildings play in global energy consumption and carbon emissions, showcasing innovative solutions and technologies designed to enhance energy performance in both new constructions and existing structures.
The issue explores cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies, including innovative materials and construction techniques, advanced HVAC systems, and the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. It highlights smart building technologies and the application of IoT for effective energy management.
Additionally, the Special Issue covers the development and validation of building performance simulation and monitoring methods. It emphasizes the importance of accurate data collection and analysis in optimizing energy consumption and enhancing building performance. The role of regulatory frameworks, policies, and incentives in promoting energy-efficient building practices is also examined, offering insights into how legislation can drive the adoption of sustainable technologies.
The relationship between energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality is another key theme, investigating how to balance energy savings with occupant comfort and health. Case studies from around the world illustrate successful implementations of energy-efficient designs and retrofits, providing practical examples of best practices.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the global discourse on sustainable building practices, presenting comprehensive research that supports the transition to low-energy and zero-emission buildings. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the sustainable development of the built environment.
Dr. Piero Bevilacqua
Prof. Dr. Cynthia Cruickshank
Dr. Miroslav Čekon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy efficiency in buildings
- innovative materials, active façades
- HVAC systems
- high-performance building envelopes
- green systems
- Trombe walls
- NZEB and ZEB
- smart buildings
- IoT in buildings
- policies and strategies for the built environment
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