Building Simulation

metrics 2024

Innovating the Future of Construction and Energy Use

Introduction

Building Simulation is a leading academic journal published by TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY PRESS, focusing on the critical intersection of building and construction and energy efficiency. With its ISSN 1996-3599 and E-ISSN 1996-8744, this journal stands out in the Q1 category for both Building and Construction and Energy (miscellaneous), as recognized in the latest 2023 category quartiles. It has established itself as an influential platform for disseminating innovative research and developments in building performance simulation and energy use optimization, boasting impressive Scopus rankings at Rank #15/223 in Engineering (Building and Construction) and Rank #15/78 in Energy (miscellaneous), placing it in the upper percentiles of its field. Since its inception in 2008, the journal has fostered a rich dialogue among practitioners, researchers, and students, empowering them to advance sustainable building practices and contribute to global energy conservation efforts. Building Simulation is an open-access journal, making its valuable content accessible to a worldwide audience, further enhancing its role as a vital resource in the quest for innovative building solutions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.33
Journal Impact Factor6.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.20
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self6.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.89
Influence0.88
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life5.50
JCI1.02
Total Documents1096
WOS Total Citations3984
SCIMAGO Total Citations8527
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1177
Scopus Journal Rank1.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.92

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Building and Construction in Engineering
Rank #15/223
Percentile 93.27
Quartile Q1
Energy (miscellaneous) in Energy
Rank #15/78
Percentile 80.77
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 13/91
Percentile 86.30
Quartile Q1
THERMODYNAMICS
Rank 7/76
Percentile 91.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 17/91
Percentile 81.32
Quartile Q1
THERMODYNAMICS
Rank 15/76
Percentile 80.26
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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