Designing Net-Zero Energy Buildings for a Greener Future in Sustainable Architecture
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 85
Special Issue Editors
Interests: civil engineering construction; application of building information model; construction industrialization; green construction theory and practice
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Interests: green construction; intelligent construction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In response to the escalating climate crisis and the growing need for sustainable development, the concept of Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) has emerged as a pivotal innovation in the field of architecture and construction. NZEBs are designed to significantly reduce energy consumption. However, numerous technical challenges and opportunities for innovation remain.
Designing an NZEB encompasses various aspects, including architectural design, structural design, construction design, and maintenance design. The primary aim of this Special Issue is to compile cutting-edge research and innovative practices that contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of NZEBs. We seek to provide an integrated platform to share insights, methodologies, and case studies to advance the understanding and application of NZEBs.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Architectural design strategies for NZEBs.
- Occupant behavior and energy consumption patterns.
- Case studies of successful renewable energy implementations in buildings.
- Emerging technologies and materials for NZEBs.
- The use of advanced materials and construction methods to enhance energy efficiency.
- Energy management and smart building systems.
- The role of smart technologies in optimizing energy use and indoor environmental quality.
- Innovative materials and construction methods.
- Role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy optimization.
Dr. Yang Yang
Dr. Lepeng Huang
Dr. Wei Tian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Net-Zero Energy Buildings
- energy efficiency
- green building technologies
- green construction
- intelligent construction
- environmental impact reduction
- smart building systems
- building performance optimization
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