Elsevier Design Studies The International Journal for Design Research in Engineering, Architecture, Products and Systems

Design Studies is the only peer reviewed journal to approach the understanding of design processes from comparisons across all domains of application, including engineering and product design, architectural and urban design, computer artefacts and systems design. It therefore provides a unique forum for the analysis, development and discussion of fundamental aspects of design activity, from cognition and methodology to values and philosophy. The journal publishes new research and scholarship concerned with the process of designing, and in principles, procedures and techniques relevant to the practice and pedagogy of design.

As design increases in complexity and in its social, cultural and economic importance, it is vital for researchers, educators and practising designers to stay abreast of the latest research and new ideas in this rapidly growing field; with its interdisciplinary coverage, Design Studies meets these needs with maximum effect.

Frontiers of Architectural Research Production and Hosting by Elsevier b.V. On behalf of Higher Education Press Limited Company Peer Review under the responsibility of Southeast University

Frontiers of Architectural Research is an international journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, and case studies to promote rapid communication and exchange among scholars, architects, and engineers. It introduces and reflects significant and pioneering achievements in the field of architecture research. The subject areas include the main branches of architecture. Papers are dealing with architectural design and theory, architectural science and technology, urban planning, landscaping architecture, existing building renovation and architectural heritage conservation. The journal encourages papers to take a rigorous scientific approach and apply state-of-the-art technology. All published papers will reflect the original thoughts of researcher and basic theories, model, computing and design in architecture. High standard papers dealing with the social aspects of architecture are also welcome. The journal is strictly peer-reviewed and accepts only original manuscripts submitted in English.

Journal of Building Engineering

The Journal of Building Engineering is an interdisciplinary journal that covers all aspects of science and technology concerned with the whole life cycle of the built environment; from the design phase through to construction, operation, performance, maintenance and its deterioration.

The journal will cover, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Acoustics • Architectural design • Building maintenance • Building materials • Building pathology • Building performance • Coatings and claddings • Computer aided-design and simulation • Construction management • Construction technology • Energy efficiency • Environmental design and assessment • Façade and envelope engineering • Facilities management • Fire safety engineering • Health and wellbeing • HVAC systems • Indoor environment • Inspection and diagnosis • Life cycle assessment • Lighting • Retrofit and refurbishment of existing buildings • Service life prediction • Strengthening and rehabilitation • Structural analysis • Structural assessment • Structural design • Structural monitoring and testing • Sustainable buildings • Thermo-hygrometric design • Water systems and sanitation • Whole life cost

Technical notes on projects, codes and standards are also welcomed.