Journal profile · Engineering-Architecture
Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering
ISSN 2029-9990 · eISSN 2335-2000 · Kauno Technologijos Universitetas · Lithuania
Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is published by Kauno Technologijos Universitetas. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Building energy efficiency and sustainability, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization and Architecture, Modernity, and Design, together about 26% of its articles. Its main subfields are Building and Construction. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering (SACE) is an international, peer-reviewed open-access interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable development within the built environment. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating original research, critical reviews, and case studies that explore the integration of sustainability principles in architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning. SACE welcomes contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Sustainability Net-Zero and Certified Sustainable Buildings Circular Economy and Carbon Footprint Reduction Bio-Based and Low-Carbon Technologies Sustainable Water and Waste Management Environmental Comfort and Data-Driven Design Digital Construction, BIM, and Digital Twins Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Twins Computational and Parametric Design Tools Digital Retrofitting and HBIM for Heritage Data Standards and Interoperability AI and Automation in Construction Processes Climate Adaptation and Resilience Integrated Climate Adaptation in the Built Environment Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Digital Technologies for Climate Resilience Social Equity and Community-Based Adaptation Post-Disaster Recovery and Adaptive Reuse Architecture and Urbanism Climate-Responsive and Resilient Built Environments Heritage, Identity, and Adaptive Reuse Inclusive and Regenerative Design Innovation in Architecture and Urban Space Theories, Methods, and Critical Practice Energy and Buildings Renewable Energy and Building-Integrated Systems Energy-Efficient and Net-Zero Buildings Simulation Tools and Digital Twins Occupant Behavior and Energy Use Life Cycle Energy and Operational Carbon Construction, Materials, and Structural Performance Sustainable, Innovative, and Bio-Based Construction Materials Modular, Prefabricated, and Industrialized Construction Systems Structural Performance, Durability, and Seismic Resilience Building Envelope, Hygrothermal Safety, and Retrofit Technologies Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Impact, and Digital Construction Tools Microclimate and Indoor Environmental Quality Thermal Comfort and Passive Design Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Acoustic Comfort and Noise Control Health, Resilience, and Indoor Environment Quality The journal encourages interdisciplinary research and collaboration that bridge the gap between theory and practice, aiming to contribute to the
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Architecture
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Building energy efficiency and sustainabilityEngineering10%
- Building Energy and Comfort OptimizationEngineering9.1%
- Architecture, Modernity, and DesignEngineering6.9%
- Sustainable Building Design and AssessmentEngineering6.8%
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering6%
- Hygrothermal properties of building materialsEngineering5.3%
- Urban Development and Cultural HeritageSocial Sciences5.3%
- Cultural Heritage Management and PreservationArts and Humanities5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Q2 | 56/210 | — |
| Building and Construction | Q3 | 137/258 | — |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | Q3 | 259/434 | — |
| Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment | Q3 | 230/345 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EBSCOPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 40OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.3OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 407 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 159 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 239 |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 227 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 199 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 148 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 | 145 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Manuscript Preparation and Peer Review
To ensure transparency and uphold scientific integrity, the Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering sets the following guidelines regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted tools in the preparation of manuscripts and during the peer review process. For Authors: Authors are required to disclose any use of generative AI tools in the preparation of …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Professional and Ethical Considerations
Manuscripts having political profiles or unsubstantiated criticisms of other researchers or works are not accepted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
“The copyright for the articles in this Journal is retained by the author(s) with the first publication right granted to the journal. The authors agree to the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 agreement under which the paper in the Journal is licensed.”
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process and Plagiarism Policy
Peer Review Process All submissions to the Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering undergo rigorous peer review through the Open Journal System (OJS).Manuscripts may be declined without external review if they do not meet the journal’s standards for originality, relevance, or scientific quality. These initial decisions are usually communicated to authors within three to six weeks…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Peer Review Process and Plagiarism Policy
Peer Review Process All submissions to the Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering undergo rigorous peer review through the Open Journal System (OJS).Manuscripts may be declined without external review if they do not meet the journal’s standards for originality, relevance, or scientific quality. These initial decisions are usually communicated to authors within three to six weeks…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
- Country or region
- Lithuania
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2029-9990
- Electronic ISSN
- 2335-2000
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 39, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering
How long does peer review take at Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .