An International refereed Journal published since 2005 (Currently indexed by SCOPUS)

Journal of Design and Built Environment (JDBE) is a SCOPUS-indexed and open access publication by the Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya. JDBE publishes original papers and review articles resulting from research in architecture, building engineering, quantity surveys, real estate management and all disciplines related to the built environment.

Journal of Design and Built Environment covers the following topics (but are not limited to):

  • Urban Design: Development and Management
  • Sustainable buildings, design, construction and materials
  • Construction management and technology
  • Building design, performance and operation
  • Sustainable Construction and Artificial Landscape
  • Building Services and Maintenance
  • Energy and building
  • Heritage Conservation
  • System safety and reliability
  • Indoor environmental quality
  • Facilities management
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Human interaction with the built environment
  • Life cycle assessment
 
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Announcements

Best Reviewer Award

2024-02-15

The editorial board of Journal of Design and Built Environment (JDBE) acknowledges the invaluable contributions from all reviewers. Peer review is an important stage in the publication process that evaluates the quality and suitability of a scientific publication. To extend the gratitude to the reviewers, the Best Reviewer Award is a recognition given to those outstanding reviewers as listed.

2023 Best Reviewer Award

- Dr. FX Teddy Badai Samodra, Department of Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia

- Dr. Yap Soon Poh, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya.

- Dr. Iziq Eafifi Bin Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Current Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024)

Published: 2024-08-31

Articles

Impacts of Culture on Traditional Housing Architecture of Ethnic Minority in the Vietnamese Northern Mountains

Bao Tran Quoc, Thi Nguyen Dinh, Khai Mai Quang

01-18

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Assessment of Acoustic Conditions in Worship Spaces Adjacent to Urban Noise: A Simulation Case Study of St. Thomas Garrison Church, Chennai

Beryl Raja Divya Mahimairaj, Pradeepa Chandramouli, Abdul Wafi Razali, Nazli Bin Che Din

19-30

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Expression of Architectural Form of Buoyant Montessori School Kupang

Reginaldo Christophori Lake, Anindhita Nugroho Sunartio, Pilipus Jeraman, Dominiques Saviola Edo Djoka Jeraman

31-43

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Managing Campus Real Estate in Malaysian Public Universities: The Plausible Role of the CREM Department

Azmah Bakhir, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Noraliza Basrah

44-56

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Evidence-Based Design: A Sustainable Approach for Planning and Designing Pediatric Healthcare Environments

Abdul Halim Babbu

57-70

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The Influence of Library Building Features on Indoor Daylight Quality of Reading Spaces Under Overcast Sky Conditions

Okwuosa Chiamaka Christiana, Basil Amaka-Anolue Martha, Ibem Eziyi Offia, Okwuosa Ogechi Emeka, Anih Ejike Kingsley

71-87

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Embracing Biophilic Design in Primary School’s Learning Environment to Improve Children’s Well-Being

Nor Diyana Mustapa, Aida Syaqirah Muhsein, Ismi Luqman Hamadi Ibrahim

88-98

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Revitalization in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, an Adaptive Architectural Conservation Strategies for Courtyard Houses in Palestine

Mumen Abuarkub, Jihad Awad, Afaq Hyder Chohan, Firas Noori

99-125

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