Building Services Engineering Research & Technology
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Sustainable Solutions in Building Services Engineering
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:
Research dedicated to improving energy efficiency in buildings, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and technologies, including renewable energy integration and energy retrofitting. - HVAC Systems Optimization:
Focuses on optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems through advanced modeling, control strategies, and new technologies to enhance performance and indoor air quality. - Thermal Comfort and Indoor Environment:
Investigates various aspects of thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and occupancy behavior to ensure healthy and comfortable environments in residential and commercial spaces. - Fire Safety Engineering:
Explores innovative fire safety solutions, including smoke control systems and evacuation strategies, particularly in complex building designs and urban environments. - Computational Simulations and Modeling:
Utilizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and other simulation techniques to assess and predict building performance under various conditions, enhancing design and operational efficiencies. - Digital Technologies and Smart Buildings:
Examines the role of digital twins, IoT, and data-driven methodologies in building management systems to improve operational efficiency and energy management.
Trending and Emerging
- Net Zero and Whole Life Carbon Assessment:
A significant trend is the focus on achieving net-zero emissions in building design and operation, with comprehensive evaluations of whole life carbon impacts becoming a central theme. - Machine Learning and Predictive Control:
Emerging interest in machine learning applications for predictive control of building systems, enhancing energy efficiency and operational performance. - Hybrid and Integrated Systems:
Research is increasingly exploring hybrid systems that combine different technologies (e.g., radiant cooling with fresh air systems) to optimize performance and energy use. - Resilience Against Climate Change:
Studies addressing building resilience against climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events and temperature fluctuations, are gaining traction. - Smart City Applications:
There is a growing emphasis on integrating building services within smart city frameworks, utilizing data-driven approaches to improve urban living conditions. - Advanced Ventilation Strategies:
Innovative ventilation techniques, including hybrid and natural ventilation approaches, are emerging as critical topics in response to indoor air quality concerns, particularly post-COVID-19.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional HVAC Control Systems:
There is a noticeable reduction in research focused on conventional HVAC control systems as newer, more efficient technologies and smart control methodologies gain prominence. - Basic Energy Efficiency Measures:
Basic energy efficiency measures are becoming less of a focus, with more complex and integrated solutions being preferred in recent studies. - General Building Codes and Regulations:
Research centered on general building codes and regulations appears to be waning, possibly due to the increasing emphasis on innovative and flexible approaches to building performance. - Static Fire Safety Measures:
The focus on static fire safety measures is declining, as more dynamic and integrated approaches to fire safety and risk management are being explored.
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