Integrated Building Design: Balancing Comfort and Environmental Performance
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 February 2025 | Viewed by 227
Special Issue Editors
Interests: management of hybrid energy systems; modeling; control and monitoring of heterogeneous systems
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Interests: hybrid energy systems; embdedded systems; IoT; IA
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Interests: energy efficiency; green buildings; building performance; positive energy buildings; thermal comfort; phase change materials; comfortable and near-zero energy buildings; alternative models; smart cities; resilience and sustainability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the innovative approaches in Integrated Building Design (IBD) to create structures that harmonize occupant comfort with high environmental performance. As urbanization accelerates and environmental challenges intensify, the need for buildings that are both sustainable and livable becomes paramount.
IBD represents a holistic approach that involves the collaborative efforts of architecture, engineering, interior design, and energy management to optimize building performance. Key areas of interest include the integration of advanced energy management systems, the use of sustainable materials, and the implementation of passive heating and cooling techniques. These strategies aim to reduce carbon footprints, lower energy consumption, and increase the use of renewable energy sources.
Additionally, the issue will explore bioclimatic design strategies that enhance indoor air quality, optimize natural lighting, and ensure thermal comfort. It will also focus on the importance of acoustics and spatial ergonomics in creating healthy and enjoyable indoor environments.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and case studies that showcase the best practices in IBD, emphasizing technological innovations, sustainability strategies, and their impacts on occupant well-being. The objective is to provide researchers, architects, and urban planners with practical, evidence-based insights to guide the creation of resilient, environmentally friendly, and comfortable buildings.
Dr. Badr Chegari
Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Simeu
Dr. Mohamed Tabaa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building design
- sustainability
- envelope
- performance
- carbon footprint
- energy efficiency
- thermal comfort
- life cycle assessment
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