Building and Environment

The International Journal of Building Science and its Applications

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How can we predict construction emissions before breaking ground? This study evaluates a machine learning framework, finding that pairing project metrics with geotechnical data accurately benchmarks early-stage Scope 3 emissions.

Read more: https://t.co/fz67iVsBHi

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The recording for Session 8 of the Building and Environment AI webinar series is now live! 📺

Watch it here: https://t.co/aFXWFR26r6

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How can digital tools enable a circular built environment? 🏗️♻️ This study investigates the integration of computer vision, robotics, and digital passports to automate material audits and improve the matchmaking of reclaimed elements for reuse.

Read more: https://t.co/Q0DSfinalK

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Can the design of a light switch impact the acceptance of building automation? This study evaluates how device type, position, and information cues influence user preference for lighting and shading controls in office environments.

Read more: https://t.co/fRSf6kLT55

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The recording for Session 7 of the Building and Environment AI webinar series is now available. Details for the upcoming Sessions 9 & 10 have also been posted for those tracking the latest research in #AEC and #Digitalization: 🔗 https://t.co/QONl5PfIBj

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The latest from the "Building and Environment" AI webinar series: Session 6 recording is now live! Also, details for Session 8 on the ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Procedure are now available.

Check it out: 🔗 https://t.co/QONl5PfIBj

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How can tropical hospitals prepare for extreme heat? 🏥☀️ This study evaluates indoor temperature forecasting models to predict ward conditions in advance.
Read more: https://t.co/I2mgkt81Va

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The "Building and Environment" webinar series is exploring this shift in depth. New recordings for Sessions 4 & 5 are now live, along with details for the upcoming Session 6 & 7.
https://t.co/QONl5PfIBj

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How do aisle containment strategies perform in urban edge data centers? 🏢💻 This study evaluates cooling layouts, finding that cold aisle containment significantly outperforms hot aisle configurations.
Read more: https://t.co/u7lVCzUaeV

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Latest from the Building and Environment (Elsevier) webinar series! Session 3: "Bringing Building and Environment into the AI Era" is now available to stream, plus new sessions are live: https://t.co/1OcHMv196p

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Why do structural acoustics often fail to solve noise complaints in apartment buildings? This study investigates inter-floor noise perception, finding that individual sensitivity and social dynamics outweigh physical building design. Read more: https://t.co/GKRzz4M29f

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Exciting updates from the Building and Environment webinar series! 📢

✅ Session 2 recording is now available. ✅ Session 5 details are now live!

Stay updated on the latest research in the built environment. Check it out here: 🔗 https://t.co/QONl5PfIBj

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Can we balance personalized comfort with energy goals? 🤔 A new study demonstrates that a coordinated Fan + A/C control strategy can achieve 20%+ energy savings while keeping occupants comfortable. 🌬️❄️
Read more: https://t.co/g9uY9sZTNP

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Celebrate 60 years of Building and Environment!

We’re launching a new webinar series: "Bringing Building and Environment into the AI Era." Join global experts discussing everything from robotics and LLMs to BuildingGPT!

Register for free: https://t.co/CP9k6WsJn2

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As 2025 concludes, we extend our deepest gratitude to our authors, reviewers, and editorial team. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! We look forward to a new year of discoveries in 2026.
~Editors-in-Chief Xudong and Chao-Hsin

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How do you get under-resourced communities to adopt healthier IAQ habits? New study shows the strongest drivers are self-efficacy (belief in one's own ability) and the presence of visible cues (mould and damp). Read more: https://t.co/ZKi3idL3Rh #IAQ #PublicHealth #Behavior

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Your colleague's heater noise impacts your satisfaction! This study on open-plan offices confirms cross-modal effects: Acoustic annoyance is linked to a lower perception of thermal pleasure across seasons. Read more: https://t.co/vK0phXxxdY

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Current municipal GHG accounting often fails to capture construction emissions. This paper introduces a scalable, bottom-up methodology using AI to analyze tender documents and deliver precise GHG Protocol Scope 3 results for cities. Read more: https://t.co/Sn598u6xEo

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Can we stay comfortable and focused in a warm office without cranking up the AC? New study shows local cooling tech improves thermal comfort and has a positive influence on cognitive performance, even in warm rooms. Read more: https://t.co/DtBVU5tInh

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Tired of adjusting lights? 💡 This study used non-invasive cameras (on monitors/ceilings) & Deep Learning to accurately predict occupant daylighting preferences. Read more: https://t.co/hPj4WR1Wqe #Daylighting #SmartBuildings #AI #DeepLearning