Urban Planning,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
<p>Energy-efficient
renovation
(EER)
is
a
complex
process
essential
for
reducing
emissions
in
the
built
environment.
This
research
identifies
homeowners
as
main
decision-makers,
whereas
intermediaries
and
social
interactions
between
peers
are
highly
influential
home
renovations.
It
investigates
information
communication
barriers
encountered
during
initial
phases
of
EERs.
The
study
reviews
AI
tools
developed
within
EERs
domain
to
assess
their
capabilities
overcoming
these
areas
needing
improvement.
examines
stakeholders,
barriers,
literature
discussion
compares
functionalities
against
stakeholder
needs
challenges
they
face.
Findings
show
that
often
overlook
methodologies
human–computer
interaction
potential
textual
visual
methods.
Digital
tool
development
also
lacks
insights
from
science
user
feedback,
potentially
limiting
practical
impact
innovations.
article
contributes
by
proposing
an
AI-supported
framework
outlining
future
exploration,
particularly
improving
effectiveness
engagement
scale
up
EER
practice.</p>