The Journal of Architecture and Urban Design (JAUD) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL). The journal operates under a Diamond Open Access model and publishes one issue per year online.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Authors retain copyright of their work, and the journal is responsible for publication and dissemination. 

JAUD covers a broad range of topics, including architectural design, urban design, urban studies, and related fields. The journal provides a platform for scholarly research addressing the historical, theoretical, and practical dimensions of the built environment, with particular attention to sustainability, cultural context, and urban development. 

JAUD aims to support rigorous scholarly research, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of architecture and urban design, while upholding the highest standards of scholarly ethics, academic integrity, and transparent editorial and publishing practices.


ISSN: 3007-6765 (Online)

Frequency: Annual (one issue per year)

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The Journal of Architecture and Urban Design (JAUD) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal established in June 2024. It publishes high-quality, original research and operates under a Diamond Open Access model, ensuring that all content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees and that no article processing charges (APCs) are required from authors.

JAUD accepts research articles, review articles, and book reviews. Its scope encompasses architectural design, urban design, urban studies, and related disciplines.

The journal provides a platform for scholarly inquiry into the historical, theoretical, and practical dimensions of architecture and urban design. It particularly encourages research addressing sustainability, the built environment, and the cultural and social contexts of urban development.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

JAUD aims to support rigorous academic research, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in architecture and urban design.

See Instructions for Authors for manuscript requirements. 

Submitting Your Manuscript to the Journal System: JAUD 

Emailjaud@michelangelo-scholar.com 

January 15th, 2026


PUBLISHED BY MICHELANGELO SCHOLAR PUBLISHING LIMITED

JAUD EDITORIAL OFFICE ADDRESSEM Macau, Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção No. 335-341, Edifício “Hot Line” G21 (Macau Asia Design Society) 

E-MAIL: mspl@michelangelo-scholar.com 



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