
Digital technologies and sustainable construction
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.

From PV to cement: harnessing glass waste for sustainable construction
This review explores the potential of reusing glass waste from decommissioned photovoltaic panels in cementitious materials, highlighting improvements in durability, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction, while emphasising the need for standardised recycling methods and further research.

Enhancing sustainability metrics in Positive Energy Districts
A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.

Optimising energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality parameters in building design
This review examines 82 studies on multi-objective optimisation in low-energy buildings, focusing on energy, thermal comfort, and air quality, highlighting key trends, methods, and future research opportunities, particularly with AI advancements.

EU building climate tracker warns: Europe is off track
The EU's building sector is off track in meeting climate goals, with the European Buildings Climate Tracker showing a 40% shortfall, highlighting the need for urgent action, including effective implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Green building and SDGs
This paper explores how green buildings contribute to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on renewable energy, net-zero consumption, and their positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Leadership figures and cooperation in sustainable building
This study highlights the crucial role of the 'green project champion' in driving innovation and collaboration for successful implementation of Green Building Certificates in the construction industry.

Empowering sustainable construction practices in Malawi: insights and drivers for infrastructure development
This study explores the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Malawi, highlighting economic sustainability and key drivers such as global trends, social benefits, and access to green technologies.

Future weather dataset for building energy simulations and climate resilience
The dataset provides future weather files for energy simulations, including TMYs and heatwave scenarios for 2020, 2050, and 2080, supporting climate resilience and energy efficiency studies.

Plasmochromic windows for enhancing energy efficiency and visual comfort
This study shows that dual-band electrochromic windows, with intelligent control, improve energy efficiency and reduce visual discomfort by up to 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to traditional glazing systems.