Urban and Building Science
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Bao-Jie He, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Urban and Building Science (UBS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal to advance the knowledge of urban and building physics, as well as the complex outdoor/indoor environment interactions by publishing original research papers, review articles, and viewpoints. UBS aims to publish innovative analyses on a wide range of environmental performance related to heat, sound, light, wind, air, water, energy/carbon, and waste across soild, liquid, and airborne media. More
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An Adaptive Radiative Cooling Roof Panel Approach for Balancing Building Cooling Benefits and Heating Penalties
Yang Hu, Baoshuang Zhu, Yujie Zhang, Weixian Mu
2026, doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100025
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Robust Satellite Technique Detection of Extreme Heat Events in Italy: A 26-Year (2000–2025) Study of Non-Stationary Thermal Baselines
Mayowa Benjamen Lateef, Daniel Aderotoye
2026, doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100024
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Biophilic Design for Ageing-in-Place: Charting an Environmental Assessment Framework of Natural Elements in Senior Housing
Weijie Zhong, Chuan Ma
2026, doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100023
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Passive Shading Optimization for University Buildings in Southwest China: A Simulation-Based Transferability Assessment with Heatwave Stress Testing
Rui Yuan, Xiaojie Long, Chengxiang Yan, Guozheng Zhao, Weizheng Zhang, Intan Bayani Zakaria
2026, 2(3): 8. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100022
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Analysis of the Coupling Effects of Built and Environmental Factors on Researchers’ Psychological Satisfaction with University Research Spaces Based on the Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics (SINDy) Algorithm
Hanyu Zhou, Junqi Li, Wenchang Wang, Changan Liu
2026, 2(3): 7. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100021
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An Experimental Study on the Flow Characteristics of Electric Control Ball Valves and the Energy Saving Effects of Variable-Frequency Water Pumps in Building Central Heating Systems
Xiyao Li, Xunjie Gan, Changhong Zhan, Yongjie Wang, Yunhai Li, Wenbin Zhang, Yimeng Feng
2026, 2(3): 6. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100020
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Delineating the Impact of Three-Dimensional Morphological Parameters of Street Trees on Air Pollution: A Numerical Investigation of CO Concentration in Xi’an, China
Zongzhou Zhu, Dan Wang, Dixuan Ma, Chaoyi Ma, Dongliang Wang, Yimeng Feng, Yue Xia, Weili Yang
2026, 2(3): 5. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100019
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Sustainability Indicators of ISO 37120 in the Municipality of Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil
Fernando Tadeu da Silva dos Santos, Daniele Cristina Coradini, Samuel Carvalho De Benedicto, Regina Marcia Longo, Diego de Melo Conti, Cândido Ferreira da Silva Filho
2026, 2(3): 4. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100018
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A Climate-Responsive, Performance-Informed Passive Design Workflow for Primary Schools in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Zihao Su, Zihao Chen, Zhaofeng Chen, Xi Deng, Giuliana Iannaccone
2026, 2(3): 3. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100017
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Towards Dynamic Carbon Management: A Structured Analytical Review and Multi-Scale Framework for Urban Carbon Accounting
Akram A. N. Alabsi, Auwalu Faisal Koko, Khaled Mohammed Alshareem, Ahmed Abdurabu Ali Al-Nehmi
2026, 2(3): 2. doi: 10.53941/ubs.2026.100016
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Urban and Building Science (UBS) Joins as the Collaborating Journal of the World Congress of Building Greening 2026
27 Feb
Urban and Building Science (UBS) Joins as the Collaborating Journal of the Global Forum on Earth Science, Climate Change & Sustainability (EARTHCLIMATEFORUM2026)
12 Feb
Urban and Building Science (UBS) Joins as the Collaborating Journal of the Global Forum on Civil, Structural & Smart Infrastructure Engineering (SMARTCIVIL2026)
12 Feb
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