Scientometric review of global research trends on green buildings in construction journals from 1992 to 2018
Following the 1960s environmental movement and the energy crisis in the 70s, evidence spurred research on renewable energy and energy efficiency practices. As a result, the green building (GB) movement emerged in the 90s to promote buildings which are designed to reduce the consumption of energy, electricity, water, materials, natural resources as well as improve environmental performance and human health over the whole lifecycle. With a prime goal of improving energy efficiency, GB has gained recognition in national and international energy policies.