Journal of Green Building

Aims & Scope

The purpose of the Journal of Green Building is to present the very best peer-reviewed research in green building design, construction, engineering, technological innovation, facilities management, building information modeling, and community and urban planning.

The Research section of the Journal of Green Building publishes peer-reviewed articles in the fields of engineering, architecture, construction, construction management, building science, facilities management, landscape architecture, interior design, urban and community planning, and all disciplines related to the built environment.

In addition, the Journal of Green Building offers the following sections: Industry Corner that offers applied articles of successfully completed sustainable buildings and landscapes; New Directions in Teaching and Research that offers guidance from teachers and researchers on incorporating innovative sustainable learning into the curriculum or the likely directions of future research; and Campus Sustainability that offers articles from programs dedicated to greening the university campus.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17697

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	155

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.271

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• MARKET READINESS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS FOR GREEN BUILDINGS: CASE STUDY FROM HONG KONG

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Zhonghua, Stephen Siu-Yu, Deo

• From Low-Energy to Net Zero-Energy Buildings: Status and Perspectives

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Karsten, Eike, Markus

• Building Integrated Agriculture: Utilising Rooftops for Sustainable Food Crop Cultivation in Singapore

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Lim Yinghui, Nirmal T

• Green Construction: Contractor Experiences, Expectations, and Perceptions

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Yong Han, Annie R

• Adoption of Green Building Guidelines in Developing Countries Based on U.S. and India Experiences

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Varun, Matt, Sinem

• Delivering Green Buildings: Process Improvements for Sustainable Construction

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Michael J, David R, Anthony R, Sinem, Michael H, Christopher S, Yupeng, Nevienne, Peter K

• USING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT METHODS TO GUIDE ARCHITECTURAL DECISION-MAKING FOR SUSTAINABLE PREFABRICATED MODULAR BUILDINGS

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jeremy, Michael D., George

• Recommendations for the Selection, Stabilization, and Compaction of Soil for Rammed Earth Wall Construction

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Steve

• ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF COURTYARDS—A REVIEW AND COMPARISON OF RESIDENTIAL COURTYARD BUILDINGS IN DIFFERENT CLIMATES

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Mohammad, Martin, Andy

• Interior Insulation Retrofits of Load-Bearing Masonry Walls in Cold Climates

  Citation: 59

  Authors: John, Chris

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