Introduction
The journal of King Saud University – Architecture and Planning (KSU-A&P) is Publishing a special issue in July 2014 that will focus on Sustainability on Hot Arid Regions under the guidance of the guest editor Prof. Nader V. Chalfoun (Professor of Architecture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona – Tucson).

Main theme:
"Energy at the Intersection between Design and Building Science in Hot Arid Regions"

Sub-themes:
Technology

• Net-Zero Design
• High Performance Design
• Water and Energy Technologies
• Renewable Energy
• Building Integrated Photovoltaic

Passive Design

• Emerging Architecture & Passive Building Technologies
• Natural Ventilation
• Emerging Materials
• Native plant Landscape in Arid Regions
• Energy efficiency trends in residential areas

Digital and Computer Aided Design

• New Software Development
• Daylight, Modeling and Building Automation
• Advances in Energy Simulation Application

Solar and Renewable Policy & Regulations

• Policy and Sustainability
• Code Development
• Finance & Industry Development
• Incentive Programs

Pedagogy

• Interdisciplinary Research and development for Arid Regions
• Course/Program/Degree Development
  

Important Dates

Jul. 15th, 2013 Submission of Abstract
Aug. 15th, 2013 Notification of Decision
Dec. 15th, 2013 Submission of Complete Article
Feb. 15th, 2014 Referees Feedback
Apr. 15th, 2014 Submission of Final Version
Jul. 2014 Publication of Special Issue

Evaluation Processes
All paper submitted will be peer reviewed and once accepted the author(s) will receive an acceptance letter.

Inquiry and Correspondence
All review and/or primary research article shall be sent to the Journal of King Saud University – Architecture and Planning by email (ksucapj@ksu.edu.sa)

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