Building and Environment

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. sciencedirect.com/journal/buildi…

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

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: lnkd.in/gnGJZsya

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

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: 🔗 sciencedirect.com/journal/buildi…

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

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: sciencedirect.com/journal/buildi…

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

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #IAQ #PublicHealth #Behavior

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

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: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

Tired of adjusting lights? 💡 This study used non-invasive cameras (on monitors/ceilings) & Deep Learning to accurately predict occupant daylighting preferences. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #Daylighting #SmartBuildings #AI #DeepLearning

Are objective CO2/temp readings enough for Work-From-Home success? This study suggests perceived comfort (aesthetics, light) and personality matter more than IEQ measurements alone. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #WorkFromHome #IEQ #Productivity

Where should your IAQ sensors go? This data-driven study gives practical rules for placement & frequency in offices, proposing strategies to accurately track both long-term trends and sudden pollution spikes. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #IAQ #SmartBuildings #Sensors

What makes a house a home? A new study shows thermal comfort is a top priority for residents and suggests low-energy fixes to improve home life. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #HomeComfort #Wellbeing #SustainableHomes #BuildingDesign

Is your office just "comfortable," or is it actually healthy? A new paper suggests we shift from simple comfort indicators to a holistic model that prioritizes long-term health and individual needs. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #IEQ #HealthyBuildings

How much ventilation do we need to stay safe indoors? 💨 A new paper explains the risk modeling behind the new ASHRAE Standard 241, revealing the clean airflow rates needed to control infectious aerosols in buildings. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

Can you put a price on a healthy building? 💰 A new paper asks 10 key questions about the economics of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), revealing we're still far from quantifying the financial returns of better air, light, and acoustics. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil…

Tired of a noisy office? 🤫 This review introduces Acoustic PECS—Personalised Environmental Control Systems for sound—showing how individual control over noise can boost focus and performance. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.buil… #AcousticComfort #PECS #OfficeNoise