A Literature Review of Green Building Policies: Perspectives from Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of 2875 articles on green building published between 2014 and 2024, followed by a systematic literature review on green building policies inspired by the findings from the bibliometric analysis. The study employs the bibliometric software CiteSpace 6.3 to analyze co-occurrence networks and identify research hotspots, determining key research trends, influential authors, institutions, and journals, thus providing a comprehensive overview of the field. Innovatively, it comprehensively analyzes the development of green building policies from the perspectives of life cycle and policy mechanisms, integrating life cycle assessment (LCA) into policy-making. The findings emphasize the importance of combining regulatory measures, financial incentives, and tailored regional approaches to promote sustainable construction and achieve long-term environmental goals, addressing the urgent need for sustainable building practices driven by global climate change and carbon neutrality goals.