صفه

Aims & Scope

Soffeh is a Persian (Farsi) word that refers to a type of raised platform or terrace in Persian architecture. These structures were common in traditional Persian gardens, providing a vantage point for relaxation, contemplation, and enjoying scenic views.

Soffeh is a journal on Architecture and Urban Planning, covering all studies related to the present and past of architecture and urbanism, nationally and worldwide. The journal scope includes:

• Architecture and Urban Planning
• Urban Planning and Design
• Landscape Architecture and Land Planning
• Interior Design
• Building, and Historic and Cultural Places Conservation
• Post-Crisis Reconstruction

Articles may have one of the following types & approaches:

• Theoretical Principles
• Theories
• History
• Case Studies
• Criticism of Theories, Methods and Works
• Education
• Theories’ Application
• Research
• Construction, Implementation and Management

It is recommended that any article’s type & approach is clarified upon submission.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Apc url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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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.

• Digital Twin: A Step Towards Smart Cities in Urban Planning, Design and Management

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Farshad, Mostafa

• Spatial Planning to Improve the Quality of the Housing Environment based on an Assessment of Residents’ Satisfaction; Case Study Hesa Mehr Housing, Pardis New Town

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Reza, Marjan A.

• An investigation in Geometry and Proportion in relation with Structural System in Buildings with Discontinuous Double Shell Domes in Tafresh Region

  Citation: 2

  Authors: arezu, Mahmoud, Mojtaba

• Design Process: from Idea to Presentation, based on Reflective Thought and Learning Styles in Architecture Students

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Farhad

• A Study of Influential Factors in Online Teaching in Architectural Design Studios; the Case of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University, during COVID – 19 Pandemic

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Ù‘Farhad, Monire, Ramin, Fatemeh

• An Analysis of the Spatial Configuration of Iranian Hand-Carved Architecture through a Glance at Kandovan and Meymand, Using Space Syntax Technique

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Ali, sahar

• Applications of the Critical Analysis of Discourse in Urban Research

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Mohammad Reza, Mitra

• Climatic Typology of Vernacular Houses along the Northern Shores of the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea: How to Follow Paradigms in Contemporary Housing Design

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Niloufar

• MeÊ¿mārbāshis of the Nasirid Court (1848- 1896)

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Hamid Reza, Zahra

• A Comparative Study of Air Raid Vulnerability in New and Old Fabrics of Urmia City from the Passive Defence Perspective

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Reza, Rasoul, ghader, Mir Saeed