International Journal of the Built Environment and Geospatial Sciences (IJBEGS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

IJBEGS is devoted to advancing knowledge at the intersection of the built environment and geospatial sciences, providing a platform for high-quality research that supports sustainable urban development, spatial planning, and evidence-based decision-making in Saudi Arabia, the Arab region, and worldwide.

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  • Frequency: Two issues per year – June and December

  • Language: English


IJBEGS publishes original research, reviews, and technical studies that integrate built environment disciplines (e.g., architecture, urban and regional planning, transportation, infrastructure, environmental design) with geospatial sciences (e.g., GIS, remote sensing, spatial statistics, 3D/4D modelling).

Core areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Urban and Regional Planning
    Spatial planning, land-use strategies, density and growth management, urban regeneration, and planning for sustainable and resilient cities.

  • Urban Design and Architecture
    Urban form, public spaces, streetscapes, morphology, design for livability and walkability, climate-responsive design, and human-scale environments.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
    Spatial modelling, network and accessibility analysis, suitability mapping, multi-criteria decision analysis, and geospatial decision-support systems.

  • Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
    Satellite and aerial imagery for land-cover change, urban expansion, environmental monitoring, urban heat islands, and hazard and risk mapping.

  • Geospatial Data Science and Spatial Analytics
    Spatial statistics, big spatial data, geospatial machine learning, digital twins, and advanced modelling of urban and regional systems.

  • Geomatics, Surveying, and Mapping
    Positioning, surveying technologies, 3D city models, LiDAR, and integrated mapping for infrastructure and urban management.

  • Infrastructure and Transport Planning
    Road networks, public transport, active mobility, logistics, and infrastructure performance assessment using geospatial tools.

  • Environment, Climate, and Resilience
    Blue-green infrastructure, environmental impact and risk assessments, climate adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience analytics.

  • Smart Cities and GeoBIM
    BIM, GeoBIM, digital twins, sensor-based monitoring, IoT-enabled urban systems, and integrated platforms for smart city governance.

  • Land Management, Cadastre, and Property Systems
    Land registration, cadastral systems, land valuation, and property information as geospatial infrastructure for planning and governance.

  • Heritage, Landscape, and Place-Based Planning
    Cultural and natural heritage mapping, landscape planning, and geospatial methods to support conservation and identity-sensitive development.

IJBEGS adheres to international standards of peer review and publication ethics. By fostering cross-disciplinary research, the journal aims to support evidence-based policy, sustainable development, and innovation in the built environment and geospatial sectors.