Special Issue Information

The built environment is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, resource consumption, and environmental degradation, necessitating urgent transformation toward low-carbon and sustainable construction practices. Recent advances in digital technologies, industrialised construction, and material innovation are reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. In particular, the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and prefabrication offers new opportunities to optimise building performance across the life cycle. However, significant gaps remain in translating these technological advancements into scalable, data-driven, and performance-oriented solutions that can effectively reduce environmental impacts while maintaining productivity and quality.

This Special Issue aims to advance scientific and technological knowledge on decarbonisation and innovation in building design and construction. It focuses on methodological and technical contributions that enhance building performance, sustainability, and efficiency. Submissions should demonstrate clear innovation in methods, tools, or technologies related to building design and performance, and provide empirical, analytical, or computational contributions aligned with the scope of JBDE.

This Special Issue contributes to the body of knowledge by bridging the gap between emerging digital and industrialised construction technologies and their practical application in improving building performance and sustainability. It seeks to provide novel insights into how advanced computational methods, integrated design approaches, and innovative construction techniques can be systematically applied to achieve measurable reductions in carbon emissions and resource use. By emphasising methodological rigour and technological advancement, the Issue will support the development of next-generation solutions for sustainable building design, construction, and operation.

Keywords of the Special Issue
• Artificial Intelligence in Construction
• Innovative Technologies in Construction Delivery
• Decarbonised and Reusable Building Materials
• Operational Emissions Reduction
• Prefabrication and Modular Construction
• Sustainable Construction and Circular Economy Practices
• Decarbonising Infrastructure

This Special Issue, in collaboration with 12th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2026) and Decarbonising Building Industry International Conference (DBI2026), welcomes both selected conference papers and high-quality external submissions.

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