Topics
A) HVAC systems, Thermal Comfort & Indoor Air Quality
- High-efficiency HVAC systems for energy savings and healthy environments
- Natural, hybrid, and smart ventilation strategies
- IAQ and thermal comfort as key factors for health, well-being, and productivity
B) Building Energy Performance
- Advanced modeling and simulation of building energy demand
- Climate-sensitive design strategies and energy optimization
- Interaction between energy use, comfort, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
C) Renewable Energy Integration & Smart Systems
- Building-integrated photovoltaics, solar thermal, and hybrid systems
- Energy storage (batteries, PCM, thermal storage) and demand flexibility
- Smart grid interaction and digital twins for energy-optimized building operation
D) Retrofitting & Decarbonization Strategies
- Deep renovation pathways and cost-effectiveness
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) of retrofits
- Coupling energy retrofits with IAQ, and occupant satisfaction
- Large-scale retrofit programs for building stock decarbonization
E) Sustainable Architecture & Green Infrastructure
- Architectural design strategies for energy-efficient and resilient buildings
- Green roofs, façades, and courtyards for urban cooling and biodiversity
- Blue-green infrastructure for water management and urban resilience
- Human-centered design for comfort, accessibility, and social well-being
F) Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy
- Next-generation insulation and envelope materials
- Circular economy strategies in construction and demolition waste
- Low-carbon construction materials and carbon storage potential
- Smart materials enhancing energy performance and durability
G) Policy, Standards & Societal Perspectives
- National and EU frameworks for energy efficiency and building decarbonization
- Financing models for sustainable retrofitting and renewable integration
- Societal acceptance, stakeholder engagement, and citizen-driven innovation