Aims and Scope

The Journal of Sustainable Built Environment (JSBE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering innovative solutions for sustainable development across the built environment. The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and critical discourse on the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainability in urban, regional, and global contexts.

JSBE welcomes original contributions that explore a wide spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

Built Environment and Infrastructure

  • Sustainable design, construction, and operation of buildings and landscapes
  • Resilient urban infrastructure and green building certification systems
  • Integration of natural and built environments, including landscape and ecological planning

Urban and Regional Planning

  • Policies and strategies for sustainable urbanization and rural-urban linkages
  • Compact city development, smart growth, and sustainable spatial planning
  • Mitigation of urban sprawl and promotion of sustainable land use

Transportation and Mobility

  • Development of sustainable and energy-efficient transportation systems
  • Policies to promote active transportation and public transit
  • Urban freight and logistics planning for sustainability

Environmental and Energy Systems

  • Renewable energy systems and energy-efficient practices in the built environment
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies at various scales
  • Air quality management and sustainable urban ecosystems

Climate and Resource Management

  • Circular economy and resource efficiency in urban and regional contexts
  • Climate-resilient city design and planning
  • Sustainable water, waste, and materials management in urban systems

Governance, Policy, and Economics

  • Institutional frameworks and policies for sustainability
  • Urban governance, stakeholder engagement, and participatory planning
  • Economic instruments and financing mechanisms for sustainable development

Society and Communities

  • Strategies for fostering social inclusion, equity, and resilience
  • Community-driven approaches to sustainability and local development
  • Cultural and historical preservation within sustainable planning

Emerging Technologies and Methodologies

  • Smart cities and the role of digital technologies in achieving sustainability
  • Applications of artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data in urban systems
  • Innovative research methodologies and tools for analyzing sustainability impacts

The journal particularly values interdisciplinary approaches that bridge architecture, urban planning, environmental science, engineering, public policy, and social sciences, providing holistic perspectives on sustainable development. Comparative research, case studies, and critical analyses offering global, regional, and local insights are strongly encouraged.

JSBE also invites contributions that propose novel frameworks, innovative methodologies, and emerging trends, alongside reviews and theoretical perspectives that deepen the academic discourse on sustainability. Contributions addressing the intersection of research, practice, and policy are especially welcome, as the journal aims to inform both scholarly debates and practical applications.

By fostering a dialogue among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, JSBE strives to contribute to the advancement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), addressing critical challenges such as climate change, urban resilience, and social inclusivity in built environments. The journal is committed to facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering collaboration across disciplines, regions, and scales, thereby advancing the global sustainability agenda.