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Advances in Sustainable Facades and Glazing Technologies for Net-Zero, Resilient, and Sustainable Built Environments

Submission Deadline: 20 August 2025
Special Issue Editor
Ke Qu
CarbonFutureX Group Ltd, Manchester, UK
Energy House Labs, School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford, Manchester, UK
Interests:

Solar photovoltaic technologies, Vacuum glazing, Building-integrated renewable energy systems, Sustainable building retrofit, Smart adaptive glazing, Energy-efficient buildings, AI-driven energy solutions, Multi-objective optimization and decision-making, Building energy retrofitting, Historic building renovation

Special Issue Information

This Special Issue highlights the latest advancements and innovations in sustainable facade and glazing technologies, specifically tailored to achieving net-zero energy and carbon emission goals while enhancing resilience and sustainability in built environments. It features cutting-edge research, comprehensive case studies, and practical solutions addressing essential challenges including energy efficiency, adaptive performance, integration of renewable energy, and smart control systems. Topics explored in this issue encompass building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), vacuum and transparent glazing technologies, dynamic thermal management, and adaptive building envelopes. The Special Issue aims to provide architects, engineers, policymakers, and researchers with valuable insights and future-oriented strategies to foster the development of sustainable, resilient, and high-performance buildings aligned with global climate objectives.

Keywords
Sustainable facades
Net-zero buildings
Glazing technologies
Resilient built environment
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (Bipv)
Energy efficiency
Smart building envelopes
Adaptive control systems
Building retrofit
Renewable energy integration
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