
Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Design and Built Environment
About Journal of Design and Built Environment
Journal of Design and Built Environment is a scholarly journal published by University of Malaya. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.25 and H-index of 14.
Coverage: 2015-2025. Research categories: Architecture (Q2); Building and Construction (Q3); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q3); Urban Studies (Q3).
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Architecture and Cultural Influences; Architectural and Urban Studies; Building Energy and Comfort Optimization; Sustainable Building Design and Assessment; Urban and Rural Development Challenges; BIM and Construction Integration.
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