Journal of Building Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Driving Quality and Reliability in Engineering Practices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Building Materials and Practices:
The journal emphasizes the development and application of sustainable materials, including recycled aggregates, geopolymer concrete, and bio-based composites, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of construction. - Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance:
Research articles often explore energy-efficient building designs, optimization of HVAC systems, and thermal performance assessments to enhance occupant comfort while minimizing energy consumption. - Structural Performance and Resilience:
The journal covers studies on the structural integrity and resilience of buildings, particularly under extreme conditions such as earthquakes, floods, and fire, focusing on innovative design and retrofitting techniques. - Advanced Computational Methods and Machine Learning:
There is a notable focus on the integration of machine learning and computational modeling to predict building performance, optimize design processes, and improve energy management systems. - Indoor Environmental Quality and Health:
Research addressing the impact of building design on indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and overall occupant health and well-being is a key area of interest, reflecting the growing awareness of health-related issues in building engineering.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart Buildings and IoT Integration:
There is a growing trend towards research on smart building technologies that leverage IoT for enhanced monitoring, control, and optimization of building systems, reflecting the rise of smart cities. - Resilient Design Strategies:
Emerging themes include the design of buildings that can withstand and recover from extreme weather events, focusing on resilience and adaptability in the face of climate change. - Carbon Neutral and Low-Carbon Materials:
Research is increasingly directed towards materials and construction techniques that contribute to carbon neutrality, such as carbon capture technologies, low-carbon cements, and energy-efficient designs. - Health and Well-Being in Building Design:
The intersection of building design and occupant health is gaining attention, with studies focusing on how design choices impact mental and physical well-being. - Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology:
The use of nanotechnology and advanced materials, such as graphene and bio-based composites, is becoming more prevalent, emphasizing innovation in material properties and applications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Construction Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing on conventional construction methods as more emphasis shifts towards innovative and sustainable practices, such as 3D printing and advanced materials. - Basic Building Codes and Standards:
Research centered on basic building codes and regulations has declined, possibly due to the increasing complexity and specificity of modern building practices that require more nuanced approaches. - Historical Building Preservation:
While still relevant, studies specifically dedicated to the preservation of historical buildings are becoming less frequent as the journal pivots towards contemporary building technologies and sustainability. - Generalized Energy Use Studies:
There is less focus on broad energy consumption studies without specific innovations or technologies, as the journal increasingly prioritizes detailed analyses of specific systems or components. - Conventional HVAC Systems:
Research on traditional HVAC systems is dwindling as more articles explore advanced, integrated, or renewable energy-based alternatives, reflecting a shift towards innovative energy solutions.
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