Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in the Era of Smart Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Edition titled "Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in the Era of Smart Buildings". This Special Edition will explore the critical role that advanced technologies play in improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation systems within smart buildings, enhancing not only sustainability but also the health and comfort of occupants.

The integration of modern information technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligent sensors, allows us to monitor and optimize air quality in real time. By gathering data on factors like carbon dioxide levels, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants, these technologies empower us to create environments that respond dynamically to maintain optimal air quality. Building management systems (BMSs) and other multi-agent systems enable enhanced control over ventilation systems, ensuring that indoor atmospheres remain safe, healthy, and energy-efficient.

Incorporating smart ventilation strategies in both new and existing buildings can drastically improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Building information modeling (BIM) and predictive analytics allow us to anticipate air quality fluctuations and adjust HVAC systems accordingly, optimizing performance throughout a building's lifecycle. This holistic approach extends beyond IAQ to also influence lighting, thermal comfort, and overall building management.

This Special Edition aims to gather groundbreaking research and case studies on how these technologies are transforming our approach to IAQ and ventilation. We are looking for contributions that examine the potential of these innovations to shape healthier and more sustainable indoor environments, address challenges in implementation, and present future directions for research.

Topics of interest for this Special Edition include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The integration of IoT and AI in IAQ monitoring and control systems;
• Case studies on smart buildings and IAQ optimization;
• Predictive models for indoor air quality and energy efficiency;
• The impact of advanced ventilation systems on occupant health and well-being;
• The role of BIM and BMSs in achieving sustainable IAQ solutions.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts in the field of building technologies, environmental engineering, and smart systems to submit their manuscripts for consideration. This Special Edition will provide a platform to showcase innovations and share insights on how the future of indoor air quality and ventilation will shape our built environment.

We look forward to your contributions and to advancing our collective understanding of the vital role of technology in building healthier and smarter spaces.

Dr. Carlos Rizo-Maestre
Dr. María Dolores Andújar-Montoya
Prof. Dr. Carlos Pérez-Carramiñana
Dr. Pascual Saura-Gómez
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• ventilation
• smart buildings
• sensors
• predictive analytics
• IoT (Internet of Things)
• energy efficiency
• environmental impact
• occupant health
• building information modeling (BIM)