BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the synergy between construction and environmental stewardship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ):
Research in this area examines how indoor conditions, including air quality, thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics, affect occupant health, productivity, and well-being. This includes studies on pollutants, temperature variation, and innovative control systems. - Sustainable Building Practices:
The journal publishes studies on sustainable design, construction materials, and energy-efficient systems. This includes life cycle assessments of building materials, strategies for reducing carbon footprints, and the integration of renewable energy sources. - Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency:
A significant focus is on thermal comfort modeling, adaptive behaviors of occupants, and the energy performance of buildings, particularly in varying climatic conditions. Research often evaluates new technologies and methodologies to optimize energy use. - Ventilation and Air Quality:
The journal covers research on ventilation strategies to enhance indoor air quality, control airborne pathogens, and reduce energy consumption. This includes studies on natural ventilation, mechanical systems, and the effects of design on airflow. - Urban Microclimates and Heat Islands:
Research addresses the impacts of urban design on microclimates, particularly the urban heat island effect. Studies explore how vegetation, building morphology, and materials influence local temperatures and energy use. - Human-Building Interaction:
This area focuses on the psychological and physiological responses of occupants to their built environment. It includes studies on user preferences, behavioral adaptations, and the impact of design features on mental health.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart Building Technologies:
There is a growing trend towards the integration of IoT, AI, and machine learning in building management systems. Research explores how these technologies can optimize energy use, enhance occupant comfort, and improve indoor environmental quality. - Health and Wellbeing in Built Environments:
An increasing number of studies focus on the relationship between the built environment and health outcomes, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes assessments of air quality, thermal comfort, and psychological wellbeing. - Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change:
Research on building resilience against climate change impacts, including extreme weather events and urban heat islands, is gaining prominence. This area emphasizes adaptive designs and technologies that can mitigate climate-related risks. - Sustainable Urban Design and Green Infrastructure:
An emerging focus is on the role of urban design and green infrastructure in enhancing sustainability and livability in cities. Studies investigate how urban greenery can improve air quality, reduce heat, and promote biodiversity. - Decarbonization in Building Sector:
As global attention shifts towards reducing carbon emissions, research on strategies for decarbonizing the building sector is becoming more prevalent. This includes life cycle assessments and innovative building materials that contribute to lower emissions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Building Materials:
Studies focusing solely on conventional building materials without considering the integration of sustainable practices or innovative materials have decreased. There is a growing trend towards exploring alternative materials and methods. - Simple Ventilation Systems:
Research on basic or traditional ventilation systems is becoming less frequent as the focus shifts towards advanced, energy-efficient, and adaptive ventilation strategies that incorporate smart technology and occupant interaction. - Generalized Thermal Comfort Studies:
While thermal comfort remains a key area, generic studies without specific contextual applications or innovative approaches are declining. The emphasis is shifting towards personalized and adaptive models that consider individual differences and dynamic conditions. - Static Energy Efficiency Models:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that propose static models for energy efficiency, as researchers increasingly focus on dynamic, real-time monitoring and predictive models that incorporate occupant behavior and environmental variations.
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