How did we get from simple recycling to the complex “Smart Cities” of nowadays? This bibliometric study provides a bird’s-eye view of the entire global body of research on Sustainable Construction from 1994 to 2018.
By analyzing thousands of academic papers, the authors demonstrate that the fields is no longer a “niche” area of engineering, but a mature, multidisciplinary science that has grown exponentially in both volume and complexity.
The study highlights that while the early years were dominated by a “technical-fix” mindset (focusing mostly on waste and materials) modern research has evolved to prioritize lifecycle thinking and integrated technology.
The findings identify the most influential researchers, institutions, and journals that have shaped the industry, providing a definitive “state of the art” for anyone looking to understand where the constructions industry has been and where it is headed in the fight against climate change.
Learn more about this review here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120073
Reference
Det Udomsap, A., & Hallinger, P. (2020). A bibliometric review of research on sustainable construction, 1994–2018. Journal of Cleaner Production, 254, 120073