Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism
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Electronic ISSN: 2717-5626
Date of Foundation: 2019-12-01
Editors-in-Chief: Jie Zhang, Donia Zhang View Editorial Board

The Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism (JCAU) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal which publishes original research articles, review articles, reports, viewpoints, book notes, and book reviews. The Journal presents new and original results of research, and provides a platform for discussion and debate relating to architectural heritage preservation, resilience and cultural sustainability of modern vernacular architecture in the Chinese context, as well as the cultural influence of Chinese architecture worldwide, past and present.

Topics covered but not limited to:

  • History of Chinese architecture, city planning, and urban regeneration
  • Philosophy of Chinese architecture, city planning, and rural revitalization
  • Classical and modern vernacular Chinese architecture in urban planning and design
  • Classical and modern Chinese gardens/landscape architecture in urban planning and design
  • Modern technologies and innovative materials applied to classical and modern vernacular Chinese architecture
  • Contemporary real estate development in modern vernacular Chinese architecture
  • Social dimension of modern vernacular Chinese architecture in urban planning and design
  • Cultural dimension of modern vernacular Chinese architecture in urban planning and design
  • Political dimension of modern vernacular Chinese architecture in urban planning and design
  • Environmental dimension of modern vernacular Chinese architecture in urban planning and design
Special Issues

Rural Settlements Development in the New Era of China

Guest Editor: Linlin Dai
Submission Deadline: 02 October 2025

Design of Eco-Cities and Transportation Systems

Guest Editors: Isaac Sarfo, Clement Kwang, Philip Kofi Alimo, Emmanuel Yeboah
Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025

AI for Sustainable and Resilient Building Design

Guest Editors: Qingyao Qiao, Mingyang Zhang
Submission Deadline: 20 April 2025
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Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, Electronic ISSN: 2717-5626 Published by AccScience Publishing