Core Principles, Practical Applications and Future Paradigms of Green Building Design from the Perspective of Environmental Science

This paper explores green building design, a sustainable architectural approach that minimizes environmental impact and promotes sustainability throughout a building's life-cycle. It discusses core principles such as energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable materials use, indoor environmental quality, and integrated design, which have environmental benefits and influence on human health and productivity. Practical applications include high-performance building envelopes, renewable energy integration, water recycling, and green certification systems like LEED and BREEAM. Future paradigms include net-zero energy and carbon-neutral buildings, regenerative design, climate-resilient construction, and smart buildings using IoT technologies. The paper emphasizes the importance of advancing green building principles and technologies for achieving global sustainability and climate goals while providing economic and health benefits to society.