Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment in Buildings

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 67

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Group of Building Environmental Studies, Physics Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 84 Athens, Greece
Interests: environmental sciences; energy efficiency; built environment; life cycle analysis; circularity; sustainability
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on the "Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment in Buildings" will focus on exploring innovative technologies and practices aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the built environment.

Key topics include the decarbonization of the building stock, circular economy in the built environment, the integration of renewable energy sources, advancements in building materials and design, smart building technologies, and policies promoting green building practices.

Publications can include case studies, research findings, and theoretical developments that contribute to reducing the environmental impact of buildings while improving their energy performance and sustainability. 

Dr. Dimitra Papadaki
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • buildings
  • energy efficiency
  • circularity
  • smart buildings
  • decarbonization

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