About the Journal
Journal of Building Design and Environment (JBDE, Print ISSN 2811-0730; Online ISSN 2811-0749) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published triannually and owned by Science Exploration Press (from Volume 2 Issue 3, 2024). Focusing on ecological architectural design, JBDE integrates architectural engineering, architectural aesthetics, sustainable development, and urban planning.
Aims and Scope
Journal of Building Design and Environment is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on advancing the science and technology of building design, construction, and performance with an emphasis on innovative, sustainable, and intelligent solutions. The journal aims to serve researchers, engineers, architects, and practitioners who work on the development and application of cutting-edge technologies and materials to improve the efficiency, resilience, and environmental compatibility of buildings and their components.
The journal particularly encourages submissions in the following areas:
• Intelligent construction technologies and smart building systems
• Advanced building materials and composites
• Structural design, analysis, and health monitoring
• Building energy efficiency and performance optimization
• Sustainable building technologies and zero-energy building solutions
• Digital tools in building design and construction (e.g., BIM, digital twins)
• Artificial intelligent solutions in construction engineering and management
• Building envelope engineering and facade technologies
• Indoor environmental quality focused on physical and technical aspects (thermal, visual, acoustic, air quality)
• Integration of renewable energy systems in buildings
• Lifecycle assessment and environmental impact of building materials and technologies
To maintain a clear focus on scientific and technological innovation, starting from June 2025, the journal does not generally consider manuscripts primarily centered on policy analysis, management practices, or administrative frameworks.
We welcome interdisciplinary work that bridges materials science, structural engineering, building physics, and intelligent systems, fostering advances that contribute to sustainable and high-performance built environments.
Publication Frequency
Triannually.
Publishing Model
JBDE is an open-access journal that ensures all content is freely available to users and their institutions without any associated costs. Users are granted full rights to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles, as well as to use them for any other lawful purposes, without the need for prior permission from the publisher or the author. This policy aligns with the principles of open access, promoting the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Licensing and Copyright
JBDE is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Authors retain the copyright of their work and agree to make their original works freely available for use, copying, and redistribution in all formats without needing permission, provided that proper citation is given to the authors and the original source.