About the Journal
The journal "Architecture and Environment of Child" is an international, biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access, and nonprofit publication. It is issued by the research laboratory "The Child, the City and the Environment" at the University of Batna 1, Algeria.
It publishes scientific studies and research papers that explore the intersection between architecture and the environment, with a focus on the environments in which children grow up in urban settings. The journal addresses three key sectors—school, family, and urban environments—through a multidisciplinary lens (human, social, and technical sciences). It also examines how environmental conditions within the city affect individuals across different age groups.
The journal’s vision is aligned with the principles of sustainable development and the challenges impacting the evolution of urban societies.
Its mission is to disseminate original and high-quality scientific research, promote the exchange of knowledge among scholars, and facilitate open access to innovative studies in the field.
The journal accepts submissions in Arabic, English, and French, provided that the work has not been previously published and adheres to standards of academic quality, originality, and scientific integrity in citation and documentation.
ISSN (Print): 2478-0014| ISSN (Online): 2710-8252
Current Issue
We are pleased to present the second issue of our tenth volume of Architecture and Environment of Child (University of Batna). Published in English, French, and Arabic, the articles gathered here keep children’s well-being, learning, and belonging at the center of architectural and urban decision-making.
This issue spans built-environment education and festive pedagogy; stewardship of historic medinas; sensory and therapeutic settings for children with special needs; and the role of green and public spaces in supporting children’s health, including evidence related to attention and behavior in urban contexts. Several contributions are grounded in Algerian case studies while engaging wider Maghrebi and international debates, translating research into actionable insights for architects, planners, educators, and municipal leaders.
We thank our authors for their trust, our reviewers for rigorous and generous assessment, and our editorial team for their steady commitment to quality. We welcome future submissions on child-centred urbanism, inclusive heritage, therapeutic landscapes, nature-based solutions, schoolyard and playground design, and participatory or digital tools that amplify children’s voices in the making of place.
Articles
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