About the Journal

This journal of Semarak International Journal of Design, Built Environment and Sustainability (SIJDBES) welcomes high-quality original contributions on architecture and structural-related built environmental design researches. The scope of the journal covers topics but are not limited to the areas of adaptable design, CAD 3D modeling and animation for internal spaces, architectural programming of 2D precast wall panel and 3D volumetric components for housing, Industrialized building systems, .

SIJDBES is double-blind, published quarterly, open access and accepts original research work and reviews.

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Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1: June (2025)
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Published: 2025-06-30

Articles

  • Innovating the Future of Elderly Housing: A Multi-Layered Analysis of Affordability and Sustainability

    Nor Suzylah Sohaimi, Azlizan Talib, Mohd Nazaruddin Yusoff, Muhammad Hafiz Abd Razak, Mariah Darus @ Mat Junus, Muhamad Azwan Abd Rahman , Diana SNM Nasir, Muhamad Syukri Sohaimi
    1-16
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37934/sijdbes.3.1.116
  • Challenges in Adapting Vernacular Architecture to The Contemporary: A Systematic Literature Review

    Azhani Abd Manaf, Nurul Syala Abdul Latip, Noor Hayati Ismail, Wan Norisma Wan Ismail, Nor Syahila Ab Rashid, Wan ‘Iffah Wan Ahmad Nizar
    17-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37934/sijdbes.3.1.1729
  • Hiasan Rumah Adat Kaum Batak dalam Mempertahankan Identiti Budaya Suku Etnik Indonesia Ornamentation of Traditional Batak Houses in Preserving the Cultural Identity of Indonesian Ethnic

    Farhana Safar, Noor Azah Abdul Raman
    30-49
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37934/sijdbes.3.1.3049
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Publishing Frequency
Quarterly
Publishing Model
Open access
Article Processing Charge (APC)
All articles published in this journal are open access and freely available online, free to download, share and re-use. 

The APC charged for accepted articles; RM 250 (~70 USD)