AIMS & SCOPE

The Journal of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality original research that advances knowledge in civil engineering, architecture, and related disciplines of the built environment. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, and professionals to disseminate innovative scientific findings, theoretical developments, practical applications, and interdisciplinary studies addressing contemporary challenges in planning, designing, constructing, managing, and preserving the built environment.

The journal welcomes contributions that promote scientific excellence, technological innovation, sustainability, resilience, and digital transformation in engineering and architectural practice. It encourages collaboration across disciplines and supports research that bridges theory and practice.

The journal publishes the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original scientific articles

• Review papers

• Preliminary or short communications

• Scientific critiques and polemics

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following fields:

Civil Engineering

• Structural engineering

• Construction materials and technologies

• Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology

• Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics

• Water resources engineering and hydraulics

• Hydrology and hydrogeology

• Environmental engineering

• Transportation engineering

• Construction management and project management

• Building information modelling (BIM) and digital construction

• Infrastructure engineering and maintenance

• Surveying, geomatics, and geodesy

• Tunnels, bridges, and underground structures

• Coastal and hydraulic structures

• Engineering mechanics and computational methods

Architecture and Urban Studies

• Architectural design and theory

• Sustainable and energy-efficient buildings

• Building physics and building performance

• Architectural technologies

• Urban planning and urban design

• Landscape architecture

• Housing and residential environments

• Interior architecture

• Architectural heritage, conservation, and restoration

• History of architecture and urbanism

• Smart cities and digital urban technologies

• Public space design and regeneration

Interdisciplinary Topics

• Sustainable development and climate-resilient construction

• Circular economy in the built environment

• Renewable energy integration in buildings

• Disaster risk reduction and resilient infrastructure

• Cultural heritage documentation and preservation

• Artificial intelligence and digital technologies in engineering and architecture

• Innovative structural systems and advanced construction methods

• Education and professional practice in civil engineering and architecture

The journal welcomes submissions from authors worldwide and particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, information technologies, and other related fields. Through rigorous double-blind peer review, the journal aims to disseminate scientifically sound, original, and impactful research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and supports sustainable development of the built environment.