Application of Smart Technologies in Buildings (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Recent advancements in smart technologies have been widely applied in the building industry. Comprising diverse processes, software and hardware, these technologies help enhance quality and efficiency across the entire building life cycle, from the design and construction stage to operation, maintenance and deconstruction. It is essential to explore their optimal adoption in various project stages, evaluate corresponding benefits for projects and all stakeholders, and propose solutions to tackle application-related challenges. We welcome high-quality original and innovative articles for the Topic "Application of Smart Technologies in Buildings". Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, the implementation of smart technologies throughout building planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and deconstruction for both new and existing buildings, and their practical use in design workflows, construction progress planning and monitoring, building prefabrication, construction safety management, building commissioning, intelligent operational control, energy monitoring, and automatic system regulation, as well as in relation to emergency management and evacuation planning. This Topic also covers the deployment of advanced tools like laser scanning and unmanned aerial vehicles in building design, construction, operation and maintenance, alongside research on overcoming the difficulties encountered in applying computer technologies to the built environment. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…