Bayt ElHikmah : Journal of Islamic Architecture and Locality is an Open Access Journal published by Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Bayt ElHikmah : Journal of Islamic Architecture and Locality is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes study results (original research articles and review articles). This journal covers all areas of architecture study research with publishing frequency twice a year, in June and December. Scope of Journal: architectural design-based, housing and settlement, urban, landscape, disaster, heritage, building sciences and Islamic architecture and locality.