"Smart and Sustainable Future Environments"

Call for Papers-"Smart and Sustainable Future Environments"

Journal: Urbanization, Sustainability and Society

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

Key Requirements:

• Industry 5.0 human-centric focus mandatory

• AEC sector applications (Architecture/Engineering/Construction)

• Cutting-edge tech + sustainability integration

Overview

Industry 5.0 revolution demands human-centric sustainable built environments through AI/ML/IoT + resilient design. Showcases state-of-the-art AEC research addressing climate adaptation, urban wellbeing, smart infrastructure within sustainable urban development framework. First issue operationalizing digital twins + OpenBIM + multispecies design for resilient cities amid global urbanization pressures.

Key Research Themes

Climate Resilience:

• Adaptation/mitigation strategies + resilient structures

• Public health in urban communities

Smart Technologies:

• Digital twins/IoT/sensor networks/intelligent agents

• AI/ML/Deep Learning for built environment optimization

Human-Centric Design:

• Multispecies wellbeing + people-centered VR systems

• Indigenous design + social equity approaches

Sustainable Urban Systems:

• Urban greening/transport/mobility/governance

• Circular supply chains + sustainable infrastructure

Submission Instructions

1. Access ScholarOne Manuscripts
2. Register/Login (new users create ScholarOne account)
3. Start New Submission → complete 5-step author wizard
4. CRITICAL: When prompted "Please select the issue you are submitting to" → select "Smart and Sustainable Future Environments"
5. Format strictly per Emerald Author Guidelines
6. Originality: Manuscripts not previously published/under consideration elsewhere

Timeline: Closes 31 May 2026

Guest Editor Team

Auckland University of Technology, School of Future Environments, New Zealand:

• Prof. Ali GhaffarianHoseini (ali.ghaffarianhoseini@aut.ac.nz)

• Dr. Mani Poshdar (mani.poshdar@aut.ac.nz)

• Dr. Mahesh Babu (mahesh.babu@aut.ac.nz)

• Dr. Dat Doan (dat.doan@aut.ac.nz)

Why This Issue Matters

68% global population urban by 2050 requires Industry 5.0 smart city solutions integrating human wellbeing + sustainability. $15T AEC digital transformation demands evidence-based frameworks for resilient infrastructure + carbon-neutral districts. Positions AUT as Industry 5.0 thought leadership delivering AI-driven urban optimization + multispecies design for UN SDG 11 compliance.

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