About the Journal

Buildings as evidence: structure, environment and human use.

International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Design (IJAED) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal on architecture, civil engineering and environmental design.

It publishes design-led and engineering research on how buildings and infrastructure perform for people and for the planet.

Monthly
Publication Frequency
Open Access
CC BY 4.0 License
< 35 Days
Time to First Decision
Double-Blind
Peer Review Process
Focus and Scope

IJAED covers architectural design, structural and materials engineering, building physics, urban design, heritage conservation, construction management and climate-responsive design.

1. Architecture & Urbanism
  • Design Theory: form, typology and meaning
  • Urban Design: density and public space
  • Housing: affordability and adaptability
  • Heritage: conservation and reuse
  • Landscape: ecology and site design
2. Engineering & Structures
  • Structural Analysis: load and stability
  • Construction Materials: concrete, steel and timber
  • Seismic Design: resilience and detailing
  • Geotechnics: foundations and soil behaviour
  • Infrastructure: bridges and transport assets
3. Environment & Performance
  • Building Physics: thermal and acoustic comfort
  • Energy Use: simulation and metering
  • Ventilation: indoor air quality
  • Climate Adaptation: resilience and retrofit
  • Life Cycle: embodied carbon and durability
4. Practice & Delivery
  • Construction Management: programme and cost
  • Digital Delivery: BIM and digital twins
  • Procurement: contracts and risk
  • Commissioning: testing and handover
  • Policy & Codes: regulation and standards
Why Publish with IJAED?
01
Rigorous Peer Review Double-blind assessment by subject specialists.
02
Prompt Decisions Clear timelines from submission to first decision.
03
Global Discoverability Open access with index registration.
04
Permanent Archiving Complete article-level preservation.
Editorial Policies & Ethics
  • Open Access: IJAED publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • Publication Ethics: We strictly adhere to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines regarding plagiarism, patient consent, and data integrity.
  • APC & Withdrawal Policy: Editorial, administrative, and review resources are committed immediately upon manuscript processing. As such, Article Processing Charges (APCs) are strictly non-refundable once the editorial workflow or peer-review process has commenced, should the author(s) request withdrawal due to personal, institutional, or other non-publisher-related reasons.
  • Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted via our Online Submission System. Please review the Author Guidelines before submission.
Indexing & Archiving

Indexed and abstracted in the major international databases for the field. Full indexing records are maintained on the journal publication page.

Contact Editorial Office

Editorial Office, International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Design
SOAP Publishing
service@soapubs.com