E-JOURNALS/MAGAZINE

 Journals & Periodicals- 

There are several online platforms where you can access free journals and articles related to architecture. Here are some resources you can explore:

1. Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

• Website: doaj.org

• Description: DOAJ is a comprehensive directory that provides access to high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals. You can find journals specifically related to architecture by searching within the directory.

2. Google Scholar

• Website: scholar.google.com

• Description: Google Scholar indexes a wide range of scholarly articles, theses, books, and conference papers across various disciplines, including architecture. Some articles are available for free; use the "PDF" filter to find freely accessible resources.

3. Open Access Journals

• Website: Various platforms (e.g., SpringerOpen, Wiley Open Access, Elsevier Open Access)

• Description: Major publishers offer open-access journals where you can access articles for free. Look for architecture-specific journals on these platforms.

4. ArchNet

• Website: archnet.org

• Description: ArchNet is a global community for architecture, offering resources and a digital library with articles, books, and journals focused on architecture and urbanism, particularly in the Muslim world.

5. JSTOR (Open Content)

• Website: https://www.jstor.org/  

• Description: JSTOR provides free access to a selection of content through its open-access initiative. You can find articles on architecture by exploring the open content section.

6. SSRN (Social Science Research Network)

• Website: ssrn.com

• Description: SSRN hosts a vast repository of research papers across multiple disciplines, including architecture. Many papers are freely available for download.

7. Academia.edu

• Website: academia.edu

• Description: Academia.edu allows researchers to share their work, and you can find a wealth of articles on architecture. Many papers are available for free download directly from the authors.

8. ResearchGate

• Website: researchgate.net

• Description: ResearchGate is a professional network for researchers where you can access articles, ask questions, and collaborate with other professionals. Many researchers upload full-text versions of their publications.

9. The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals

• Website: https://library.columbia.edu/libraries/avery/avery-index.html 

• Description: While typically available through institutional access, some libraries offer remote access to this resource, which indexes articles from architectural journals worldwide. Look for open-access articles.

10. PubMed Central (PMC)

• Website: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

• Description: Although focused on medical and life sciences, PMC includes articles on environmental design, sustainable architecture, and related fields. Many articles are available for free.

11. Issuu

• Website: issuu.com

• Description: Issuu hosts digital publications, including architectural journals, magazines, and portfolios. Some publications are freely accessible and can be a source of inspiration and research.

12. Mendeley

• Website: mendeley.com

• Description: Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network that provides access to a vast collection of academic papers. Many researchers share their work on Mendeley, making it a good source for free architectural papers.

13. Taylor & Francis -Journals:

• • Journal of Architecture & Culture

  • Bio Architecture

• Website: Taylor & Francis Open Access

14. Springer - Journals:

• • Built Heritage

  • Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience

• Website: Springer Open Access

15. ScienceDirect (Elsevier) - Journals:

• • Journal of Urban Management

  • Energy and Buildings

  • Tunneling and Underground Space Technology

  • Automation in Construction

  • City Culture & Society

  • Materials & Design

• Website: ScienceDirect Journals

16. OMICS Open Access - Journals:

• • Journal of Architectural Engineering Technology

  • Anthropology

• Website: OMICS Open Access

17. MDPI - Journals:

• • Smart Cities

  • Materials

  • Buildings

  • Acoustics

• Website: MDPI Open Access Journals

18. Wiley

• Website: Wiley Open Access

19. Science Open

• Website: Science Open

20. JSTOR

• Website: JSTOR Open Access

21. Open Access Library (OAL)

• Website: Open Access Library

22. Oxford Academic

• Website: Oxford Open Access Journals

23. Lund University Libraries

• Website: Lund University Open Access

24. Karger

• Website: Karger Open Access

25. Thieme Open

• Website: Thieme Open Access

26. BMC (BioMed Central)

• Website: BMC Open Access Journals

27. Cogent OA

• Website: Cogent Open Access

28. Erudit

• Website: Erudit Open Access

29. HighWire

• Website: HighWire Open Access

These platforms can be valuable resources for accessing scholarly articles, journals, and papers on architecture, helping you stay informed and up-to-date in your field.

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Here’s a list of free and open access resources for architecture and related fields, organized by publisher and platform:

 1) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) - https://doaj.org/ 

 2) NISCAIR Online Periodical Repository -  http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/1 

 3) Indian Academy of Sciences - https://www.ias.ac.in/Home/ 

 4) Current Science  - https://www.currentscience.ac.in/index.php 

 5) De Gruyter Reference Global - https://www.degruyter.com/ 

 6) International Association for Media and Communication Research  - https://iamcr.org/open-access-journals 

 7) OALIB - http://www.oalib.com/ 

 8) Hindawi Corporation - https://www.hindawi.com/ 

 9) ABC Chemistry - http://abc-chemistry.org/ 

10) Bioline International  - http://www.bioline.org.br/journals 

11) Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) - https://scielo.org/en/ 

12) Friends Science Publishers (IJAB) - http://www.fspublishers.org/index.php 

13)  Scientific Research Pub - https://www.scirp.org/Index.aspx

14) HighWire - http://portal.highwire.org/lists/browse.dtl 

15) base-search

16)scienceopen 

17)  scholar.google 

18) academia 

19) microsoft.com 

20) researchgate 

21) ebsco 

22) findarticles 

23) magportal 

24) Journal TOCs - 

25) लोकराज्य  

These platforms offer a variety of journals, articles, and resources related to architecture and its associated fields, which can be accessed freely or through open access initiatives.