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Author Guidelines — Advances in Building Science and Technology

About this journal

Aims Advances in Building Science and Technology (ABST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary understanding of building physics and integrated building systems. Our primary aim is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical application in the built environment, facilitating the development of high-performance, sustainable, and human-centric buildings. We seek to publish research that addresses the complex interactions among building envelope, mechanical systems, indoor environmental quality, and occupant behavior. By fostering collaboration across engineering, architecture, and environmental science, ABST aims to accelerate the adoption of smart, resilient, and energy-efficient technologies. Scope ABST covers a broad spectrum of topics related to building science and technology. Our scope includes, but is not limited to: • Building physics: heat, air, and moisture transport; building envelope performance; hygrothermal analysis • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems: advanced control, energy optimization, thermal comfort • Lighting science: daylighting, electric lighting design, human visual and non-visual effects • Acoustics: room acoustics, noise control, sound insulation in buildings • Smart building systems: IoT integration, building automation, sensor networks, digital twins • Indoor environmental quality (IEQ): thermal, visual, acoustic, and air quality; occupant health and productivity • Building energy modeling and simulation: tools, methods, validation, calibration • Renewable energy integration in buildings: photovoltaics, solar thermal, heat pumps, district systems • Sustainable building materials and construction methods: life-cycle assessment, embodied energy, circular economy Article Types ABST welcomes the following article types: • Original Research Articles • Review Articles (critical, systematic, or state-of-the-art) • Case Studies and Technical Notes • Short Communications and Rapid Reports • Perspectives and Commentaries • Data Descriptors Audience Our target audience includes researchers and academics in building science, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering; practicing engineers and architects; building performance consultants; policy makers and regulators; graduate students; and professionals in smart building technology and facilities management.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

Advances in Building Science and Technology uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Quarterly. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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