Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the intersection of sustainability and architecture.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainability Assessment:
The journal explores methodologies and frameworks for assessing sustainability in various aspects of the built environment, including materials, energy use, and overall environmental impact. - Digital Technologies in Construction:
A core focus is on the application of digital technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance construction processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. - Circular Economy Practices:
The journal promotes research on circular economy strategies within the construction sector, including the reuse of materials, waste management, and innovative design approaches that facilitate resource efficiency. - Urban Resilience and Smart Cities:
Research related to urban resilience, smart city development, and sustainable urban planning is a key area, emphasizing how cities can adapt to challenges such as climate change and rapid urbanization. - Stakeholder Engagement and Social Sustainability:
The journal also addresses the importance of stakeholder engagement in sustainable development, exploring how community involvement and social equity can be integrated into construction and urban planning.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Twin Technology:
The application of digital twin technology is increasingly prominent, with research focusing on its role in urban planning, construction management, and sustainability assessments. - Circular Economy Innovations:
There is a growing emphasis on innovative strategies for implementing circular economy principles in construction, including the development of new materials and waste management practices. - Integration of AI and Machine Learning:
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in construction processes, such as predictive maintenance and project management, is a significant area of interest, reflecting the industry's push toward smarter solutions. - Urban Heat Mitigation Strategies:
Research on urban heat island mitigation and the role of green infrastructure in enhancing urban resilience is gaining momentum, highlighting the intersection of climate adaptation and sustainable design. - Sustainable Mobility and Infrastructure:
Emerging studies are increasingly addressing the nexus of sustainable mobility and urban infrastructure, exploring how transportation solutions can be integrated into smart city frameworks for improved sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Construction Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focused on traditional construction methods, as the industry increasingly shifts towards innovative and technology-driven approaches. - General Green Building Practices:
Research that broadly addresses green building practices without specific technological or strategic context is becoming less frequent, as more targeted studies on digital and circular economy strategies emerge. - Impacts of COVID-19 on Construction:
As the pandemic's immediate effects recede, studies specifically analyzing the impacts of COVID-19 on construction practices and policies are less common, leading to a waning interest in this area.
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