Shaping the Future: Innovation Dynamics in the Built Environment

The field of innovation in the built environment focuses on the transformative impact of new ideas and technologies in the design and construction of buildings and urban areas. This encompasses advancements in materials that enhance durability and sustainability, strategies for increased energy efficiency, and methods to minimize environmental footprints. Additionally, attention is given to improving indoor comfort and air quality as these factors are instrumental to the well-being of individuals residing or working in these spaces. Although significant strides have been made in recent years, there are persistent challenges in integrating innovations that are both effective and sustainable within this sector. The current rapid evolution of new technologies and materials presents both opportunities and complexities in efficiently implementing these changes.

This Research Topic aims to address how the dynamics of innovation within the built environment can be advanced, specifically in the realms of materials, energy efficiency, sustainability, indoor comfort, and air quality. Despite recent progress, the challenge lies in effectively coordinating efforts across various disciplines to adopt and integrate emerging technologies such as green materials and smart energy management systems. Facilitating collaboration among researchers, architects, engineers, and policymakers is essential to overcome integration hurdles. Advances in areas such as sensors, artificial intelligence, and sustainable design are paving the way for creating more comfortable and environmentally friendly spaces.
To gather further insights into innovation dynamics in the built environment.

We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
o Development and application of advanced materials
o Innovative energy efficiency solutions
o Strategies for enhancing sustainability
o Methods to improve indoor comfort and air quality
o The role of smart technologies in transforming urban spaces


Contributions should highlight recent advancements, innovative solutions, and practical applications aimed at enhancing the performance and sustainability of buildings. Submissions should ultimately promote the creation of healthier, more efficient, and environmentally friendly environments.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Materials, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Indoor Comfort, Air Quality, Indoor Environment

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.