Guest Editors
Prof. Fujen Wang
Email: fjwang@ncut.edu.tw
Affiliation: Department of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Energy Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Zhongshan Road, Taiping District, Taichung, 41170, Taiwan
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Research Interests: Cleanrooms, Energy-efficient buildings, Indoor environmental quality
Prof. Chi-ming Lai
Email: cmlai@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, East District, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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Research Interests: Building energy, Smart living space, Architectural engineering
Prof. Dibakar Rakshit
Email: dibakar@dese.iitd.ac.in
Affiliation: Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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Research Interests: Energy storage devices, Battery Thermal Management Systems, Polygeneration
Summary
This special issue explores advancements in energy-efficient buildings to address global energy challenges and climate change. With buildings contributing significantly to energy consumption and emissions, their transformation is key to achieving net-zero energy buildings and building decarbonization.
Key topics include HVAC system optimization for improved efficiency, renewable energy integration to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and smart building technologies for real-time energy monitoring and adaptive controls. Building energy modeling and thermal comfort analysis are emphasized as essential tools for evaluating energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant satisfaction under diverse conditions.
Contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable architecture, integrating passive and active design strategies, advanced materials, and innovative control algorithms. Practical insights are offered through case studies on energy-efficient retrofitting and cutting-edge solutions for residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial buildings.
The issue also focuses on improving indoor air quality, balancing energy efficiency with occupant health and comfort. Policy implications, strategies for promoting energy-efficient practices, and equitable access to sustainable building technologies are discussed.
By showcasing current advancements and future directions, this issue provides a collaborative platform for transforming the building sector into a foundation of sustainability and resilience.
Keywords
Energy-efficient buildings, HVAC system optimization, Renewable energy integration, Smart building technologies, Building energy modeling, Thermal comfort analysis, Net-zero energy buildings, Sustainable architecture, Building decarbonization, Indoor air quality
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