(ISSN 3067-4573)
Recent Progress in Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed Open-Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It aims to provide an advanced knowledge platform for Science and Engineering researchers, to share the recent advances on research, innovations and development in their field.
The journal covers a wide range of subfields of Science and Engineering, including but not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Earth Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical and Statistical Science, Humanity and Social Science; Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Biological, Agricultural, Aerospace, Systems Engineering. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are also particularly welcome.
The journal publishes all types of articles in English. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. We encourage authors to be concise but present their results in as much detail as necessary.
Special Issue
Towards Climate-Responsive and Energy-Positive Buildings: Integrating Renewable Systems and Adaptive Envelope Technologies
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Ferdinando Salata, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Astronautics, Electronic and Energy Engineering (DIAEE), Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
Research Interests: Optimization of energy demand; cogeneration systems; urban microclimate; thermal comfort; energy optimization and reliability of air conditioning and lighting systems; natural ventilation in buildings
Co-Editor
Virgliio Ciancio, PhD
Department of Astronautics, Electronic and Energy Engineering (DIAEE), Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
Research Interests: Building physics; energy requirements; thermal comfort; optimization methods; genetic algorithms
About This Topic
The building sector plays a pivotal role in addressing global challenges related to climate change, energy transition, and environmental sustainability. In recent years, the paradigm has shifted from energy-efficient design to more ambitious and holistic approaches, such as climate-responsive and energy-positive buildings. These buildings not only minimize energy consumption but also adapt dynamically to environmental conditions and actively contribute to energy production.
This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge research and innovative practices at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on the integration of informatics techniques (for predictive energy management), renewable energy systems (for on-site generation) and adaptive envelope technologies (that respond to climatic variations in real-time). Contributions investigating simulation-based optimization, digital twins, occupant-centric control strategies, and circular design principles are also welcome.
By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this issue seeks to foster knowledge exchange and promote scalable solutions for next-generation buildings that are resilient, intelligent, and energy-positive.
Keywords
Energy-positive buildings; climate-responsive design; adaptive building envelopes; smart energy systems; energy optimization; environmental sustainability
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (rpse@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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