A Review of Evaluative Measures of Carbon-Neutral Buildings: The Bibliometric and Science Mapping Analysis towards Sustainability

Quddus Tushar, Guomin Zhang (), Satheeskumar Navaratnam, Muhammed A. Bhuiyan, Lei Hou and Filippo Giustozzi
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Quddus Tushar: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
Guomin Zhang: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
Satheeskumar Navaratnam: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
Muhammed A. Bhuiyan: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
Lei Hou: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
Filippo Giustozzi: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 20, 1-31

Abstract: This study aims to comprehensively depict a thematic evaluation within the context of carbon-neutral buildings over this century at variable time phases (2000–2008, 2009–2016, and 2017–2023). The overarching objectives of this study are delineated into three (3) contexts. Firstly, a bibliometric network encompassing influential research documents, authors, prominent journals, organisations, and countries is erected in pertinent fields. Secondly, significant terms are extracted from the scientific literature to exhibit co-occurrence patterns. Finally, an analysis of the evaluative clusters across variable phases was conducted to ascertain their intricate interrelations. The software tool VOSviewer Version 1.6.19 successfully achieves the initial objectives by visualising networks based on co-authorship, citations, co-citations, and bibliographic coupling. The ultimate goal of this research is fully realised through the application of the Science Mapping Analysis Tool (SciMAT), Version 3, which facilitated the evaluation of diverse clusters, phases, and thematic domains. The findings from the initial stages of research conducted on carbon-neutral buildings primarily revolve around energy-savings measures, environmental impacts, and the pursuit of energy-efficient design. As the research progressed into subsequent phases, the scope of inquiry broadened into specific themes, such as (1) optimisation, (2) retrofitting, (3) transitioning, and exploring (4) phase change materials (PCMs). Moreover, the areas of study continued to expand by developing diverse scenarios, algorithms, and digital twin technologies. The graphical representations of the strategic diagrams, evaluation areas, and cluster networks are a valuable resource for practitioners and policymakers, offering valuable insight and understanding of the multifaceted landscape of thematic evaluation in carbon-neutral buildings, thus facilitating further investigations and informed decision making.

Keywords: thematic evaluation; bibliometric network; science mapping analysis; strategic diagrams; phase change materials (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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