A Comprehensive bibliometric review of circular economy in the building sector: Integrating sustainable practices
Zahwa MOUSTAFA, Muhammad ASIF, Ibrahim WUNI
Abstract. This study conducts a bibliometric literature review to analyze the sustainable performance of circular economy practices in the building sector, aiming to identify key research trends, influential publications, and collaborative networks. A systematic search was performed on the Scopus database, yielding 779 relevant articles. We used VOSviewer to conduct a bibliometric analysis focusing on co-authorship networks, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling. These analyses provided a detailed visualization of the research landscape. The analysis revealed significant clusters of research activity, highlighting key authors, influential journals, and widely cited works. The study identified prevalent themes and concepts, illustrating the development of circular economy practices in the building sector. Network visualizations showed strong collaborations and citation linkages among leading researchers and institutions. This bibliometric review offers a comprehensive overview of research trends in circular economy practices within the building sector. Uncovering patterns and key contributions provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners focused on sustainability and resource efficiency in the built environment.
Keywords
Circular Economy, Building Sector, Sustainability, Environmental Impact, Economic Impact, Social Impact, Bibliometric Review
Published online 2/25/2025, 10 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Zahwa MOUSTAFA, Muhammad ASIF, Ibrahim WUNI, A Comprehensive bibliometric review of circular economy in the building sector: Integrating sustainable practices, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 1197-1206, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-128
The article was published as article 128 of the book Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions
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