Aims & Scope

City, Architecture and Society is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary journal that explores contemporary issues and current challenges of 21st-century living. We aim to examine topics from various perspectives, offering comprehensive and in-depth insights into complex urban phenomena. Theoretical and methodological approaches related to the built environment and education are essential and fundamental for a better understanding of the living environment, hence these approaches are welcome and highly valued.

Journal invites original thoughts focused on either of the three main domains: 

Cities - Studies related to physical, social and environmental issues in the scale of districts and beyond up to the scale of cities. Topics in this domain address practical and theoretical issues in urban design, planning and policy as well as urban sociology and cultural studies.

Architecture  - This domain focuses on individual or collective man-made environments up to the level of a neighbourhood or a district including buildings with different functions such as commercial, housing, mixed-use and temporary residency as well as architectural features of buildings such as the study of the aesthetics, structure, materials and space organization as well as the relationships of two or more buildings.

Society - The aim is to gather ideas and discussions that are not necessarily or directly related to the use of space in architecture and urban scale but expand our vision toward understanding the socio-cultural aspects of communities. Topics in this domain will nurture the foundation for a better understanding of cities.

Current focus of the journal includes the following topics:

Life in and Around Conflict Zones

Investigating the impact of conflict zones on cities and societies and how conflicts affect the quality of life in affected areas and surrounding regions, including the transformation of built environments and social structures. We also examine repercussions on neighbouring areas and a secondary sphere of influence which is not directly bordering the conflict zones but still experiencing significant effects. Additionally, we address the broader implications of conflicts on global sustainability, including their impact on waste management, carbon emissions, and societal mindsets.

Education and Architecture

This section discusses new methodologies considering the potentials of recent social and technological changes. We explore how social media, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart systems, and artificial intelligence are reshaping architectural education and practice. We welcome studies on innovative teaching methods, collaborative design processes, and the integration of technology in architectural curriculum and professional development.

Digital Life and Smart Cities

Here, we focus on the social, cultural and physical effects of digitalisation specifically the internet on our way of living within the boundaries of man-made environment. Also focusing on topics related to the implementation of smart solutions and their impact on urban life such as urban data analytics, infrastructure, citizen engagement through technology, and forthcoming challenges and opportunities of increasing urban digitalization. Studies related to the effects of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (A.I.) on the formation of space on any scale (building, district, city) are most welcome. 

Livability and Quality of Life

'Livable for me, Sustainable for future' is the phrase we use to emphasize the essential prerequisite of sustainability which is 'livability' and seek research that balances immediate quality-of-life concerns first and discuss long-term sustainability goals afterwards. Topics may include urban design for well-being, sustainable urban planning, green architecture, and strategies for creating cities that are both safe and enjoyable for current residents and environmentally responsible for future generations. Keywords include but are not limited to; marginalised societies, immigration and refugees, safety and perception of safety and homelessness.

Night Studies

The temporal dynamism of life is reflected in cities too. While we think, feel and act slightly differently during the nighttime the discussion around the study of our individual and societal life during the night seems to be a young and potential field of study in architecture and urban studies. Topics include nightlife, night-time economies, architectural and urban lighting, and sleep patterns in different social and cultural contexts.

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