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 engineering 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 • Solar and 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