Impact of green energy-proven technologies on the socio-economic and environmental performance of buildings- a systematic review

Countries around the world are facing challenges of climate change as the conditions become more severe than normal. The onset of climate change means that green building technologies are now needed not only to reduce built environment contributions to climate change as mitigation but also required to help buildings adapt to projected climate changes as adaptation drives. Therefore, a systematic literature review was conducted on the impact of green energy-proven technologies on socioeconomic and environmental performance. A search of keywords was conducted on several databases such as Scopus and google scholar, resulting in a review of 166 journals and after screening 26 articles were retrieved and used for the study. The articles used fall between 2013 to 2023. Consequently, this Systematic Review of Literature (SRL) serves as a foundational framework for forthcoming research endeavors. It is important to note that this study does come with certain limitations. The findings are delimited by the taxonomy used, focusing on journals and book chapters published from 2013 to 2023 accessible through Scopus, Google Scholar, journal websites, and English-language papers. Such limitations might affect the count of articles pertaining to the aspects evaluated in this study. The synthesis of twenty-four reviewed articles, designated as J1-J22 and B1-B4, coalesces around a pivotal conclusion: for a building to embody sustainability, eco-conscious principles should guide the construction process while concurrently prioritizing efficiency and a resilient design. These results, however, uncover promising avenues for future research, such as investigating stakeholders' viewpoints on proven green energy technologies for sustainable buildings and delving into social issues associated with these technologies. The study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge of green technology, particularly in developing countries.