Systematic Review: Green Technologies in Construction for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings
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https://doi.org/10.5377/arquitectura.v10i19.20561Keywords:
Construction, sustainable-development, ecology, energy-efficiency, green-technologiesAbstract
This article presents a mapping of the scientific literature on green technologies applied in construction between 2014 and 2024. The objective is to identify effective technologies that have the potential to provide improved energy efficiency and be more sustainable. Through a systematic exploratory review, 60 articles were selected from databases such as Elsevier, Springer, and IEEE. The results highlight technologies such as green walls, passive design, IoT, photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, AI, and 3D printing techniques. It concludes that these technologies have the power to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, thus becoming more sustainable. And therein lies the importance of government policies and cross-sector collaboration to enhance the use of these technologies and meet the sustainable development goals. This research represents a serious roadmap for future practices and studies in sustainable construction.
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