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Write in a clean editor, then format for Building Science in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Building Science format

Building Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Research, Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Building Science 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inCivil and Geotechnical Engineering Research Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis Building Energy and Comfort Optimization Geomechanics and Mining Engineering Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
ISSN0007-3628
h-index29
i10-index96
Total citations4,865
Top institutions publishing hereChina Academy of Building Research
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Building Science per year

90
2004
119
2005
165
2006
274
2007
281
2008
270
2009
263
2010
373
2011
238
2012
113
2013
45
2014
9
2015

Citation impact of Building Science by publication year

34
2004
278
2005
40
2006
158
2007
145
2008
136
2009
174
2010
212
2011
118
2012
93
2013
38
2014
7
2015

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Building Science

Discussing the Ecological Quality of Bamboo Structural Building

Sheng Su-ling · 1 Jan 2005

Ecological Building be the most fashionable and the most attractive words in recent years. The ecological quality of building should lie on the basis of material. This paper presents the economical efficiency, natural resourses and energy sources quality, and energy sources quality of bamboo timber, and at last, may this paper could play important roles…

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Building Science template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Building Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Building Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Building Science use?
Building Science uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Building Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Building Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Building Science document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Building Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Building Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Building Science?
Building Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Building Science template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Building Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Building Science template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Building Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Building Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Building Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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