Smart and Sustainable Future Environments

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Introduction 

In light of the emergence of Industry 5.0, which focuses explicitly on research and innovation at the service of the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient industry, the present global environment is experiencing a significant shift that has the potential to bring about positive changes in critical areas such as society, knowledge, economy, and people. By seamlessly identifying gaps, integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing practices, and navigating challenges to inform strategic business decisions, we can tackle industry hurdles and propel innovation within Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. This exclusive edition will be pivotal in the unfolding Industry 5.0 revolution and current industry issues, offering a platform to showcase state-of-the-art research within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sectors.

List of topic areas

• Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation
• Construction & Engineering Project Management, Health & Safety, Logistics, and Scheduling
• Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, and Data-Driven Approach for Optimization of Built Environment
• Design for Multispecies and Wellbeing in Urban and Peri-Urban Environments
• Digital Twins, Smart Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Network of Sensors, and Intelligent Agents
• Indigenous Design and Sustainability Management of Information and Knowledge on Innovation and Sustainability
• OpenBIM, Linked Data, and Semantic Web for Automating Design and Code-Checking
• People-Centered Design Systems Based on Virtual Reality and Cognitive Tools
• Public Health in Urban Communities
• Resilient Structures
• Smart and Sustainable Design, Construction, and Operation of New Built Facilities and Regeneration of Existing Ones
• Social Aspects of Urbanization, Including Social Equity and the Impacts of Urbanization on Communities
• Sustainable Buildings, Infrastructure, Districts, Cities, and the Community
• Sustainable or Innovative Supply Chains in the Built Environment
• Sustainable Urban Development: Urban Planning, Urban Greening, Design and
• Infrastructure Adaptation, Urban Sustainability Solutions
• Sustainable Urban Transport/Mobility
• Urban Governance and Policy

Guest Editors 

Prof Ali GhaffarianHoseini, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, [email protected]

Dr Mani Poshdar, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, [email protected]

Dr Mahesh Babu, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, [email protected]

Dr Dat Doan, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, [email protected]

Submissions Information

Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Author guidelines must be strictly followed. 

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Author Guidelines

Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”. 

Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else while under review for this journal.

Key deadlines

Closing date for manuscripts submission: 31/05/2026