Firstly, this paper introduces the definition of thermal bridge, the main forms of thermal bridge in building and the influence of thermal bridge on building energy consumption and wall dew. Then, this paper reviews and summarizes the mathematical modeling, numerical analysis and experimental methods of the thermal bridge, and expounds the present situation of the preventive measures and research difficulties of the thermal bridge at home and abroad. Finally,the new direction and breakthrough point in the field of thermal bridge analysis, new form thermal bridge research,simplified calculation...