Aims & Scope

Founded in 1891, Architectural Record is the #1 source for news and information about architecture and design.

Throughout its 125 years, the award-winning publication has fostered readership among architecture, engineering, and design professionals by covering noteworthy and innovative projects in the United States and across the globe.

The magazine offers news, commentary and criticism, architectural technology stories, and continuing education articles, both in print and online.

Illustrated with images from top photographers in the field, RECORD covers modern and sustainable architecture in addition to a variety of building types, including houses and multifamily residential, retail, K-12 schools and universities, health care, and interiors.

Firmly established as the authoritative source on the topic, the magazine provides information on top firms, as well as the latest trends vital to the profession in design, urbanism, and landscape architecture.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Quick Facts

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First Published: 2025

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