Human-building interaction: A bibliometric review

Abstract

Human-Building Interaction (HBI) encompasses the relationship between humans and buildings with a focus on fostering the senses, emotions, and comfort of the occupants to improve the efficiency, cost, and sustainability of the built environment. Although progress in the field of human-building interaction is undeniable, there is as yet no detailed review of the current state of the field and projections of future research trends. This article aims to review published articles in this field, provide an overview of research trends, and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with HBI. Bibliometric analysis is used as an analytical method because it is less likely to make subjective judgments than conventional literature reviews. The 187 documents obtained will be analyzed for co-authorship, bibliographic coupling, citations, and co-occurrence to answer research questions. This research shows that the number of studies on human-building interactions has been steadily expanding, with a sharp increase since 2016. The current study also comprehensively examines the publication status of HBI-related articles, key research topics, and current trends and presents areas for future research. Furthermore, this study is a roadmap for future research focused on concepts related to HBI.