Technological Advances for Lifecycle Optimization and Green Transition of the Built Environment
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction practices; digital technologies in built environment; lifecycle management of structures; environmental impact and resource efficiency; preservation and management of built heritage
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Interests: green transition of the built environment; renewable energy communities; digital technologies for the built environment; building information modeling; geographic information systems
Interests: sustainable redevelopment strategies; green management of the built environment; compatible technological solutions and sustainable materials; lifecycle approaches and management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The built environment is a critical area where sustainability can significantly impact economic, social, and environmental aspects. This Special Issue focuses on "Technological Advances for Lifecycle Optimization and Green Transition of the Built Environment", aiming to explore innovative solutions and methodologies that enhance the sustainability of construction and urban development. The integration of digital technologies and advanced engineering methods plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainability goals. The lifecycle of buildings and infrastructures, from design and construction to operation and maintenance, offers numerous opportunities for implementing green practices. These practices contribute to reducing the environmental footprint, improving resource efficiency, and ensuring long-term resilience and quality.
The aim of this Special Issue is to gather cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges and opportunities in sustainable construction and lifecycle management. It aligns with the journal's scope by emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices, technological innovations, and the management of complex systems in the built environment.
We encourage submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative methods and technologies for sustainable construction;
- Digital integration for lifecycle management of buildings;
- Environmental and socioeconomic impacts of sustainable building practices;
- Modeling and computational approaches for sustainability in construction;
- Strategies for the transformation and recovery of existing structures;
- Systems for the preservation and management of the built environment;
- Energy Efficiency and renewable energy integration for buildings;
- Lifecycle assessment and optimization techniques;
- Green retrofitting and renovation of existing buildings;
- Policy, regulation, and incentives for green building.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the field of sustainable construction together.
Dr. Stefano Cascone
Dr. Eleonora Congiu
Dr. Chiara Marchionni
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- lifecycle optimization
- digital integration
- green building technologies
- environmental impact
- resource efficiency
- built environment management
- computational modeling
- sustainable urban development
- renewable materials
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