Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Sustainable Building Design
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (12 October 2023) | Viewed by 2932
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainability; optimisation; energy efficiency; water conservation; carbon emission mitigation; artificial intelligence; simulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform to present high-quality research and the analysis of the latest developments in the sustainable design of the built environment, with a specific focus on energy efficiency and water conservation. The goal is to offer valuable insights into innovative design strategies, materials, and technologies that can be employed to achieve sustainable design outcomes in the built environment, promoting energy efficiency, water conservation, and the reduction of carbon emissions.
The scope of this Special Issue is broad and encompasses various sub-topics, including innovative design solutions for energy efficiency, such as passive heating and cooling strategies, renewable energy sources, battery energy storage, green roofs, sustainable building design and building materials, among other related topics. Water conservation strategies and technologies are also included, such as alternative water supply, the segregation of wastewater streams, constructed wetlands at the site level, biogas production, etc. The articles in this Issue provide a comprehensive examination of the potential benefits of these strategies and offer practical guidance for their implementation in a variety of contexts in the built environment.
This Special Issue is a valuable supplement to existing literature as it provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments in sustainable building design, with a specific emphasis on energy efficiency and water conservation. The articles contained within the Issue build upon and extend prior research, offering novel insights into innovative strategies for the attainment of these goals. Furthermore, this Issue offers practical guidance to architects, engineers, planners, and policymakers on how to effectively implement these strategies in real-world contexts, thereby contributing to the translation of research into practice.
The implementation of sustainable design strategies can lead to significant environmental benefits, such as reduced energy consumption, reduced water usage, and reduced carbon emissions. Achieving sustainable design in the built environment is crucial for the mitigation of negative environmental and economic impacts throughout the lifecycle of buildings. Therefore, this Special Issue constitutes a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who aim to advance the field of sustainable building design.
Dr. Abel Silva Vieira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable building
- energy efficiency
- water conservation
- carbon emission mitigation
- life cycle performance
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