《住房與建筑環境》雜志介紹了有關住房、空間規劃、建筑和城市發展等領域的原始科學研究成果，以及政策和實踐方面的新發展。其目的是使國際上了解最近的事態發展，為交流和討論新的想法提供一個論壇。該雜志受益于不同的讀者群，包括政府和處理住房和城市問題的組織中的科學家、專家、從業者和決策者。

The Journal of Housing and the Built Environment presents the refereed results of original scientific research, and new developments in policy and practice in the fields of housing, spatial planning, building and urban development.The aim is to give international exposure to recent developments, providing a forum for the exchange and discussion of new ideas. The journal benefits a diverse readership of scientists, specialists, practitioners and policy-makers in government and in organizations dealing with housing and urban issues.