A Bibliometric and Content Review of Carbon Emission Analysis for Building Construction

Abstract

To combat climate change and meet energy conservation and emission reduction goals, the building sector must adopt low-carbon technologies and low-carbon management methods. To systematically explore existing research areas and track future research trends of carbon emission in the construction stage (CECS), this study conducts a bibliometric and content analysis of CECS studies. 563 relevant publications published between 2000 and 2022 are examined and analyzed using data from the Web of Science (WoS) core collection database. The findings reveal that studies of CECS have evolved through three stages: preliminary exploratory period, stable development period, and rapid development period. In addition, the literature co-citation network and content analysis classify the 13 found co-citation clusters into four knowledge domains: sources definition, data statistics, assessment methods, and carbon reduction strategies. Finally, a knowledge map of CECS studies is presented, outlining significant aspects of research, existing gaps in knowledge, and directions for future study. This work will make it easier for academics and professionals to pinpoint promising areas of study, fill in knowledge gaps, and broaden the scope of existing research on CECS.

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The Quantification of Carbon Emission Factors for Residential Buildings in Yunnan Province

“…To enhance the scientific and rational selection of carbon emission factors for residential buildings, this study employed the IPCC factorial inventory method (IPCC-FIM) to calculate the carbon emissions produced from 2010 to 2019. Subsequently, the study compiled and summarized the relevant influencing factors from the existing literature [7,14,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. Through a detailed analysis of the sources, compatibility of research content and method-ologies, as well as the frequency of each factor, this study identified the characteristics of carbon emissions from residential buildings.…”

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