An Le, Massey University

Niluka Domingo, Massey University

Sepani Senaratne, Western Sydney University

Soojin Yoon, Oklahoma State University

This special issue addresses the fragmented nature of current decarbonisation efforts in the built environment, which typically focus on isolated phases rather than adopting a comprehensive lifecycle perspective. The editors seek research that demonstrates how building design can serve as a central mechanism for reducing emissions throughout all stages, from initial conception through construction, operation, and eventual deconstruction.

Contributions should explore holistic design approaches that integrate carbon assessment early in the design process, alongside strategies for managing buildings during operation and end-of-life phases. The issue particularly emphasizes the importance of cross-cutting enablers such as multidisciplinary collaboration, workforce development, and supportive policy and financial frameworks that facilitate the transition toward net-zero carbon buildings.

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Potential topics

• Holistic design and planning: Integrating lifecycle carbon assessment in early-stage design; design management strategies for net-zero carbon pathways; forecasting and modelling; circular economy strategies; holistic approaches.
• Operation and deconstruction: Smart operations, digital twins, data-driven analytics and IoT-enabled building management for carbon reduction. Post-occupancy evaluation and facilities management for sustained low-carbon outcomes. Designing for adaptability, disassembly, and material recovery at end-of-life.
• Cross-cutting enablers: Multidisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement across the building lifecycle; workforce skills and competences for low-carbon design and delivery; financial, business, and policy mechanisms to support lifecycle decarbonisation initiatives.

Timeline

• September 30, 2026: Deadline for submission
• December 31, 2026: Deadline for review: First round
• March 31, 2027: Deadline for revised submission
• May 31, 2027: Deadline for approval final manuscript