Building and Environment Journal Citation Rate 2026
0360-1323
eISSN 1873-684X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Building and Environment
Building and Environment (BE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Building Energy and Comfort Optimization and Infection Control and Ventilation, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0360-1323 (e-ISSN 1873-684X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.63 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4200 USD). OpenAlex records 15,110 works and 680,678 citations, with an h-index of 262.
Building and Environment Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Building and Environment has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.63, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Building Energy and Comfort Optimization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Building and Environment operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Building and Environment should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Building and Environment against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Building and Environment
- Budget $4200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Infection Control and Ventilation, Noise Effects and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0360-1323 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-684X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Building and Environment is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4200.
In our subject taxonomy, Building and Environment is classified under Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Infection Control and Ventilation, Noise Effects and Management and Urban Heat Island Mitigation.
Building and Environment is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.632.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.632 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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