Journal of Architecture and Community Services (ACARES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published and managed by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Indonesia. First published in April 2026 (Vol. 1, No. 1), the journal is issued online twice a year, in April and September. It publishes exclusively the outcomes of community service activities in architecture and the built environment, with emphasis on participatory, applicable, and sustainable impacts for partner communities.

Focus.

Journal of Architecture and Community Services (ACARES) publishes only articles that report the implementation and outcomes of community service activities in architecture and the built environment. Every article must describe the partner community, the problem addressed, the method of engagement, and the resulting impact. Research articles without a community engagement component are outside the scope of the journal.

Scope.

The journal covers community service activities in the following areas:
1. Architectural and landscape design assistance for communities and public facilities
2. Improvement and revitalization of settlements, housing, and public spaces
3. Participatory planning and design at village, urban, and regional scale
4. Interior and furniture design for community facilities
5. Application of appropriate building technology and local materials with community partners
6. Training, mentoring, and education of communities on the built environment, architectural heritage, and climate adaptation

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