The 2012 International Conference on Green Buildings and Optimization Design (GBOD 2012) was held in Shenyang, China in September, 2012. It provided an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of Green Building and Optimization Design. The Conference included significant contributions to all major fields of the Green Building and Optimization Design in both theoretical and practical aspects. The GBOD 2012 featured a wide ranging theme, focused on energy efficient buildings, sustainable architecture, case study on buildings of historical significance, standard certification for green buildings, smart use of materials and resources, renewable energy sources or energy efficient non-renewable sources, waste management for sustainable development and more.
