IoT-driven Energy Management in Estidama Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review

^1,3 University of Sharjah, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, UAE
² University of Sharjah, Department of Architectural Engineering, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, UAE

^* Corresponding author: U22200068@sharjah.ac.ae

Abstract

There is an urgent need for new sustainability strategies due to the built environment's high global energy consumption. Among innovative approaches, the Internet of Things (IoT) offers a global perspective on how digital technologies and real-time energy management systems can transform building design and operation. This study examines the relationship between IoT-driven sustainability initiatives and the Estidama Pearl Rating System (PRS), in which energy efficiency remains central to both mandatory and optional credit fulfillment. To cover the scope of global research, this study employed a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis using Scopus as the sole database, supplemented by visualization tools like VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. This dual approach enabled a comprehensive mapping of trends, research clusters, and knowledge gaps within the domain. The research highlights the policy significance of IoT applications in relation to sustainability strategies for Estidama, especially in shaping energy regulations, operational standards, and incentive frameworks in Abu Dhabi's hot climate. By doing so, the research positions IoT not only as a technological innovation but also as a key enabler for aligning global sustainability practices with localized frameworks such as Estidama.