Empowering sustainability in the built environment: A technological Lens on industry 4.0 Enablers

What is it about?

According to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the built environment contributes around 10 % of global GDP but is also a major source of emissions, land use, and resource consumption. The built environment also consumes one-third of global energy and produces 40 % of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The United Nations has set up the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which emphasize the significance of transforming the built environment to cope with issues such as net-zero emissions, resilient infrastructure, circular economy, health, etc. Researchers have emphasized that digitalization is one of the factors that can meet the aforementioned targets in a built environment with a sustainability aspect.

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Why is it important?

The built environment significantly impacts resource consumption, energy use, and waste generation. This title emphasizes how Industry 4.0 technologies can help achieve sustainability goals by reducing environmental footprints and improving efficiency. It explores how technologies like IoT, AI, and smart systems contribute to sustainable building practices, such as energy management, waste reduction, and resource optimization. The review focuses on key Industry 4.0 technologies—such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and automation—that drive innovations in the built environment.

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