Developments in the Built Environment (DIBE) is a new peer-reviewed gold open access (OA) journal whereby upon acceptance all articles are permanently and freely available. DIBE publishes original papers and short communications resulting from research in civil engineering and the built environment. This journal covers all topics related to construction materials and building sustainability, leading to a holistic approach that will benefit the community. DIBE will strive to offer you the fastest possible speed of publication, without compromising on the quality of our peer-review process. Developments in the Built Environment covers the following topics (but are not limited to): Innovative building materials; Building performance; Maintenance and repair work assessment; Smart Design; (Up/re)cyclability, transformability, reusability of materials and components; Structural Health Monitoring; Construction engineering management, materials and technology; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Computer aided-design and simulation; Energy efficiency, energy harvesting; Indoor environment; Life cycle assessment; Structural analysis, assessment, design, and testing; Sustainable buildings and construction; System safety and reliability.

The Journal adopts double-blind peer review process

English

United Kingdom

Advanced Materials, Architecture, Artificial Materials, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Building Technology, Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Construction Managements, Construction Technology, Design, Digital Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy Systems, Environment, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovative Applications, Innovative Approaches, Innovative Materials, Innovative Techniques, Innovative Technologies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Maintenance, Materials, Monitoring, Nanomaterials, Performance Evaluation, Performance-based Design, Process Modeling and Simulation, Recycled Materials, Recycling, Reuse, Safety and Security, Smart Materials, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Materials, Up-cycling

2020

Elsevier

4

February, May, August, November

Dimitrios Aggelis

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Info at: www.elsevier.com/journals/developments-in-the-built-environment/2666-1659/open-access-journal

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