Due to product individualization, customization and rapid technological advances in
manufacturing, production systems are faced with frequent reconfiguration and expansion …

As industries evolve towards greater digitalization, integrating Building Information Modeling
(BIM) and digital twin technologies presents a unique opportunity to enhance sustainability …

Most industrial buildings have a very short lifespan due to frequently changing production
processes. The load-bearing structure severely limits the flexibility of industrial buildings and …

The development of smart cities has led to transforming modern city operations by applying
emerging technologies from the fourth industrial revolution such as the Internet of Things …

Undoubtedly, most industrial buildings have a huge Life Cycle Cost (LCC) throughout their
lifespan, and most of these costs occur in structural operation and maintenance costs …

The background of this Special Issue (SI) of the Optimization and Engineering (OPTE)
journal is the 2021 Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems …

The term “Flexibility” in architecture refers to the capability of a building to continuously alter
its spatial arrangement to accommodate evolving demands. Flexibility is a crucial aspect of …

With the development of information technology, the introduction of information technology
into architectural modelling and façade design and the systematic definition of historic …

Developing and maintaining infrastructure (eg, roads, airports, water supply, communication
networks, power plants, or hospitals) is a priority in a rapidly changing world. However, the …

This paper delves into the integration of Factories of the Future (FoF) and digital twin
technologies within urban contexts, marking a significant leap in Smart Cities development …