Performance Analysis of Building Energy Efficiency

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Energies, section: Energy and Buildings, focusing on "Performance Analysis of Building Energy Efficiency." This issue aims to bring together innovative research and advancements in building energy efficiency, specifically emphasizing performance analysis methodologies, tools, and case studies.

Buildings represent a significant portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Enhancing their energy efficiency is essential for mitigating climate change and achieving sustainability goals. Consequently, there is a growing need for robust methodologies and tools to assess and optimize the performance of buildings in terms of energy efficiency.

This Special Issue seeks to address this need by providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present their latest findings, methodologies, and case studies related to building energy efficiency performance analysis. We welcome submissions covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

Building Performance Simulation: Novel approaches and tools for simulating the energy performance of buildings under various climatic conditions and occupancy scenarios.

Data-Driven Analysis: Utilization of data analytics, machine learning, and big data techniques to analyze building energy consumption patterns, identify inefficiencies, and optimize performance.

Occupant Behaviour Modeling: Investigation of the impact of occupant behavior on building energy consumption and developing models to incorporate behavioral aspects into energy efficiency analysis.

Climate resilience: Assessment of the impact of climate change on buildings, identification of vulnerabilities, and optimization of energy efficiency strategies, ensuring buildings remain robust and adaptable to future climate scenarios.

Renewable Energy Integration: Strategies for integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaics and wind power, into building energy systems to enhance overall efficiency and sustainability.

Smart Building Technologies: Evaluation of smart building technologies, including advanced HVAC systems, building automation and control systems, and IoT sensors, in improving energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Case studies showcasing the successful implementation of energy efficiency measures in buildings, along with lessons learned and best practices.

We encourage submissions of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to advancing the understanding and implementation of building energy efficiency performance analysis. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high-quality and impactful contributions to the field.

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, which we believe will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Corrado
Dr. Ilaria Ballarini
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• building energy efficiency
• performance analysis
• building performance simulation
• data-driven analysis
• occupant behavior modeling
• climate resilience
• renewable energy integration
• smart building technologies
• energy consumption patterns
• case studies
• building automation
• HVAC systems
• renewable energy sources
• occupant comfort
• energy optimization
• climate change mitigation