Ecofriendly Building Blocks for Sustainable Construction

Abstract

Construction industry is considered one of the most environmental polluting sectors, which has a high intensity of energy and raw materials consumption as well as high rate of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. As a result of these challenges eco-friendly building blocks have been developed to help in the reduction of environmental effects and resource wastage. This scientometric analysis aims at determining the developmental trend of literature in green building materials through examining literature, trending and outstanding research works in the research domain. Based on bibliometric analysis and relevant database resources, the research outlines areas of development in sustainable construction materials, authors, institutions and countries. It focuses on the application of unconventional materials such as recycled aggregates, geopolymer blocks, biocomposites in attempting to curb carbon footprint associated with construction projects. Furthermore, the study also reviews the application of advanced technologies in increasing the performance of sustainable building blocks like designing by using 3D printing and applying nano elements. The analysis shows the increase in the number of scientific publications over the last ten years due to climate change concern and an emphasis on the necessity to launch green infrastructures. It covers some of the issues like scalability, economic factors, and legal restraints that slow down the popularity of sustainable building materials. This scientometric analysis gives useful insights on the evolution of research in this context and stresses the utility of interdisciplinary research for a sustainable construction environment. Prospective research constructs are painted to help fill seen gaps and encourage development of sustainability in building technology.