Advances in Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Buildings
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 April 2025 | Viewed by 132
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thermal comfort; indoor environmental quality; thermal stress; indoor air quality; environmental analysis; sustainable architecture; built environment
Interests: lighting; indoor environmental quality; energy efficiency; sustainability; non-visual effects of light; photobiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and energy efficiency are critical factors influencing the sustainability and liveability of modern buildings. As the global focus shifts towards reducing energy consumption and enhancing occupant well-being, innovative approaches and technologies in these domains have become fundamental. This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research and case studies that explore the latest developments and challenges in optimizing IEQ and improving energy efficiency. Topics include advanced HVAC systems, smart building technologies and operation, and integrated design strategies that consider thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, acoustics, human comfort, well-being and health, and energy conservation. By highlighting these advancements, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and inspire further innovations in creating healthier and more efficient indoor environments.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design strategies for energy-efficient buildings.
- Building resilience to climate change and post-pandemic challenges.
- Sustainable construction, services, and retrofit techniques of modern and historic buildings.
- Impact of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on energy consumption.
- Influence of the indoor environment on health, comfort, well-being, and productivity.
- Occupants’ thermal adaptation and its effect on energy usage.
- Simulation tools for building energy performance and IEQ.
- Relationship between occupancy patterns, energy use, and IEQ.
Dr. Giulia Lamberti
Dr. Chiara Burattini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- indoor environmental quality
- energy efficiency
- building resilience
- healthy buildings
- sustainability
- human comfort
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