We are pleased to announce a new Special Focus Issue in the Journal of Research on Engineering Structures and Materials (RESM) titled:
Climate Responsive Smart Construction
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing modern urban infrastructure. Buildings often consume substantial amounts of energy to maintain interior comfort, contributing significantly to overall domestic energy use. Climate-responsive design seeks to address this challenge by integrating local climatic conditions—such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, rainfall, and wind—into the construction process. Such approaches enable the creation of intelligent, sustainable infrastructure that minimizes reliance on artificial energy.
Techniques such as solar-controlling glass, green roofs, vertical farming, and passive design strategies have shown strong potential in maintaining thermal comfort, optimizing water management, and enhancing natural lighting. Similarly, renewable energy integration, rainwater harvesting, and bio-inspired construction models can significantly reduce environmental impacts while promoting resilient, eco-friendly cities. Despite these promising advances, challenges remain, including higher upfront costs, region-specific strategies, and the need for adaptive models in the context of global climate shifts.
This special issue aims to showcase state-of-the-art research, innovative approaches, and interdisciplinary perspectives on climate-responsive smart construction. We invite researchers, engineers, architects, environmental scientists, and policymakers to contribute original studies and reviews that explore sustainable design strategies for future-ready infrastructure.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
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Emerging trends in urban design under changing climate conditions
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Advances in energy-efficient and climate-adaptive building design
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Climate-responsive architecture and sustainable housing models
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Green roofs, vertical landscapes, and multifunctional infrastructure
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Behavioral and lifestyle adaptations for sustainable urban living
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Eco-friendly waste management and renewable energy integration
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Risk mitigation through ecological engineering and climate resilience
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Environmental and economic assessments of climate-adaptive strategies
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The role of climate-resilient design in reducing emissions and pollutants
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Site-specific modeling and its impact on human well-being
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Historical perspectives and future directions in disaster management
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Policy, governance, and socio-political barriers to implementation
Submission Details
📌 Now Open for Submissions
📌 Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
📌 Submission Instructions: Authors should select the section titled “SFI: Smart Construction” when uploading their manuscript through the journal’s submission system.
Please note: The schedule for this issue may be updated based on the volume of submissions and editorial planning.
Guest Editors:
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Dr. Opeoluwa Akinradewo
Senior Lecturer, Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management,
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa -
Dr. Olushola Akinshipe
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying,
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa -
Dr. Yan Mitha Djaksana
Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Pamulang, Banten, Indonesia
We invite all researchers and professionals working on smart systems to contribute their valuable work to this timely and impactful issue.
