Green Building Technology Research Institute

The Nanchang University Green Building Technology Research Institute was established in October 2012. It is a university-level research institute integrated with scientific research, teaching, cross-departmental talent cultivation, research and development, and technology promotion, relying on the School of Engineering Construction and the School of Architecture and Design at Nanchang University. It currently has 22 permanent research staff, including 9 professors, 10 associate professors, and 3 lecturers.

Aligned with national initiatives for new urbanization and the “dual carbon” goals, the institute leverages Nanchang University's disciplinary strengths and regional standing in Jiangxi Province. It is dedicated to fundamental research and applied promotion of green building and energy-saving technologies, contributing to solving green building challenges in Jiangxi and nationwide. Key research areas include:

(1) Green Building Materials and Applications

Conducting applied fundamental research on the composition, structure, and properties of green building materials; exploring new inorganic functional materials for thermal insulation, humidity regulation, and antibacterial properties; investigating the durability and longevity of building materials; and developing testing methods and evaluation systems for green building materials.

(2) High-Performance Building Envelope Research and Application

Develop low-energy building envelope systems tailored to Jiangxi's climate, enabling design-stage optimization of thermal insulation, heat resistance, daylighting, and ventilation. Achieve balanced indoor physical environments while reducing building energy consumption.

(3) New Prefabricated Structural Systems and Construction Technologies for Urbanization

Research prefabricated structural systems and BIM-based construction techniques for prefabricated buildings.

(4) Strategies for Creating Healthy and Comfortable Indoor Environments

Define the acceptable thermal comfort zones for Jiangxi residents based on local climate characteristics, customs, and clothing habits. Further explore how to maximize natural resources while meeting indoor thermal environmental quality standards. Propose low-energy building strategies utilizing various climate-adaptive passive and active control technologies.

(5) Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Ultra-Low Energy Buildings

Assess the actual overall performance of ultra-low energy buildings during operation. Evaluate the practical application and effectiveness of various passive and active technologies, analyze issues encountered during implementation, and quantitatively analyze usage outcomes. Provide a basis for further enhancing ultra-low energy building technologies.