EMARA: Indonesian Journal of Architecture provides a platform for publishing articles that explore architecture from diverse perspectives, encompassing both literary analyses and fieldwork studies. The journal emphasizes several key areas of focus, including architectural design issues, housing and urban design, vernacular architecture and heritage, architectural science and technology, interdisciplinary architecture, and various local architectural discourses. Serving as a vital forum for the study of architecture in developing countries, EMARA promotes concentrated investigations of specific themes as well as interdisciplinary approaches to architectural studies. It facilitates the exchange of ideas and research findings from different academic traditions, fostering a scholarly dialogue that bridges cultural and intellectual boundaries. Furthermore, the journal plays a crucial role in disseminating research on local architectural practices to the international community, thereby contributing to the global appreciation and understanding of regional architectural traditions.