The human dimension and data science in building energy management

Abstract

The objective of this contribution is a review of the state of research on the human dimension and data science in efficient energy management in buildings. The method of this research is a review of the literature on Scopus. As materials, the bibliometric analysis tools of this database and the VOSviewer software are used, which is used to generate a bibliometric map of this thematic area. The results show that the human dimension is a fundamental aspect in the energy management of buildings, as important as technological innovations. Given the stochastic nature of human behaviour, the human dimension and its impact on the energy management of buildings cannot be addressed in the same way as processes and measures for efficient energy management based exclusively on technological systems and means are analysed.