Aims and Scope
Aims
The "Journal of Buildings and Architecture" is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to fostering research explicitly on the topic of architectural and building sciences, encompassing conceptual frameworks, historical analyses, contemporary design methodologies, and emerging technologies. It provides a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and practices that influence the built environment. By publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research, the journal bridges the gap between theory and practice, encouraging the development of sustainable, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions. Additionally, it covers a broad range of topics, from the study of traditional architectural forms to the exploration of cutting-edge technologies, such as smart buildings and sustainable materials.
Scope:
The "Journal of Buildings and Architecture" welcomes submissions on the following topics, including but not limited to:
• Architectural Design: Building envelope design, structural design, parametric design, computational design, digital fabrication, sustainable building design, design parameters and principles, reuse of building materials
• Interior Architecture and Design: Interior design theory, spatial organization, lighting design, acoustics, sustainable interior materials, indoor air quality, thermal comfort
• Heritage and Restoration: Architectural history, conservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, cultural heritage management
• Technology and Architecture: Building Information Modeling (BIM), Building Performance Simulation (BPS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, 3D Printing, Smart Buildings
• Sustainability: Renewable energy, environmental sustainability, social sustainability, circular economy in architecture, green building design, life cycle assessment, indoor air quality
• Materials and Facades: Advanced materials, sustainable materials, facade systems, building envelope design, material performance, reuse of materials.
• Energy Performance: Building energy modeling, energy efficiency and optimization, passive design strategies
• Acoustics and Lighting
• Traditional and Modernism
• Architectural Education: Pedagogy, design studios, technology in education, research methods, critical thinking
• Philosophy of Architecture: Architectural theory, aesthetics, phenomenology, critical theory, history of architectural thought
• Landscape Architecture: Site planning, landscape design, ecological design, urban ecology
• Biomimicry: Bio-inspired design, sustainable design strategies.
• Construction Management: Project management, construction technology, building economics
• Building Services Engineering: HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, fire protection systems
