Aim & Scope

Aim & Scope

The Journal of Future Building aims to advance high-quality research, innovation, and knowledge in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, sustainable construction, and urban development. The journal provides an international platform for scholars, researchers, engineers, architects, and policymakers to share innovative ideas, practical solutions, and scientific research that shape the future of the built environment.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, technical reports, and conceptual studies in areas including but not limited to:

  • Sustainable and Green Building Design

  • Smart Buildings and Intelligent Infrastructure

  • Construction Technology and Materials Innovation

  • Urban Planning and Future Cities

  • Structural Engineering and Seismic Design

  • Energy-efficient and Eco-friendly Architecture

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Construction

  • Disaster-resilient and Adaptive Structures

  • Sustainable Housing and Community Development

  • Infrastructure Policy, Regulations, and Project Management

By publishing research that is methodologically rigorous, innovative, and socially relevant, the Journal of Future Building aims to influence both academic scholarship and practical applications in the construction and urban development sectors. Researchers from around the world are encouraged to submit their best work and contribute to shaping the future of building and urban environments.

Article Processing Charges (APC) / Publication Fee

The Journal of Future Building is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, ensuring that all published research is freely available to readers worldwide. To maintain the highest editorial standards and professional publication services, the journal charges a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) after acceptance of a manuscript.

APC Policy

  • Submission Fee: Free

  • Peer Review Fee: Free

  • Publication Fee (APC): Charged only after manuscript acceptance

The APC does not influence editorial decisions, which are based solely on originality, quality, and scientific merit.

APC Details

Author Category Publication Fee
Authors from Pakistan PKR 25,000
International Authors USD 150

What the APC Covers

  • Rigorous double-blind peer review

  • Plagiarism screening and ethical compliance checks

  • Professional copy-editing and formatting

  • Assignment of Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • Online open-access publication for global reach

  • Indexing and long-term digital archiving

  • Promotion to an international academic and professional audience

Waiver and Discount Policy

Partial or full APC waivers may be granted for:

  • Students and early-career researchers

  • Authors from developing countries

  • Special institutional collaborations

Waiver requests should be submitted before acceptance of the manuscript.

Payment Instructions

Payment instructions are provided after formal acceptance. The APC is non-refundable once the publication process begins.

Call for Papers

The Journal of Future Building invites researchers, engineers, architects, and urban planners to submit their original, high-quality research. We are particularly interested in studies that:

  • Introduce innovative building designs and construction technologies

  • Explore sustainable, green, or energy-efficient architecture

  • Investigate smart cities, urban planning, and infrastructure development

  • Present solutions for disaster-resilient or adaptive structures

  • Integrate technology, policy, and practical implementation in the built environment

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure that only the most significant and high-quality research is published.

Publishing in the Journal of Future Building provides authors with global visibility, academic credibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of architecture, construction, and urban development. Authors are encouraged to submit their best work and secure their place in this prestigious and influential journal today.