Advancements in Super-Low-Energy Buildings: Innovations for Extreme Climate Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

The Super-Low-Energy (SLE) Building program represents the latest advancement in Singapore's green building initiative. SLE buildings are designed with top-tier energy efficiency, incorporating both onsite and offsite renewable energy sources, along with advanced energy management strategies. This Special Issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research related to the design of SLE buildings for extreme climate conditions. As global temperatures rise and climate change intensifies, the need for innovative low-carbon technologies becomes imminent. This issue aims at emphasizing recent progress in various aspects of building design, materials, and strategies that contribute to improved energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort in challenging climates.

Topics of Interest:

We welcome original research articles, case studies, and review papers on the following topics:

1. Low-Carbon Technologies:

• Innovations in energy-efficient building systems;
• Renewable energy integration in building design;
• Smart grid technologies and energy management systems.

2. Building Materials and Design:

• The development and application of sustainable building materials;
• Passive design strategies for extreme climate conditions;
• Advances in insulation, reflective surfaces, and thermal mass utilization.

3. Indoor Environmental Quality:

• Strategies to enhance indoor air quality and thermal comfort;
• The impact of extreme climate on occupant health and productivity;
• Adaptive building design for occupant comfort in fluctuating conditions.

4. Climate Resilience:

• Strategies for climate adaptation and resilience in building design;
• Risk assessment and management for extreme weather events;
• Case studies of successful super-low-energy buildings in extreme climates.

5. Policy and Regulations:

• The assessment of policies promoting super-low-energy buildings;
• The role of building codes and standards in enhancing energy efficiency;
• An economic analysis of low-carbon technologies in building retrofits.

6. Behavioral Aspects:

• The influence of occupant behavior on energy consumption;
• Strategies for promoting energy-efficient practices among occupants;
• Behavioral adaptation to indoor environmental conditions.

Dr. Shisheng Chen
Dr. Wen Zhang
Dr. Zhongqi Yu
Dr. Yang He
Guest Editors

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• super-low-energy buildings
• extreme climate
• low carbon technologies
• sustainable building materials
• indoor environmental quality
• climate responsive design
• occupant behavior
• renewable energy