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

Xiaoran Chen 1*
1 Tianjin Chengjian University
*Corresponding author: 1113402664@qq.com
Published on 30 July 2025
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Abstract

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.

Keywords:

Green building, Sustainable design, Energy efficiency, Environmental impact, Resilient architecture

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Chen,X. (2025). Core Principles, Practical Applications and Future Paradigms of Green Building Design from the Perspective of Environmental Science. Communications in Humanities Research,74,61-66.

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[1]. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2025, April). Green Buildings – the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle. Retrieved from: https: //epa.gov/land-revitalization/green-buildings

[2]. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). (2024, March). 2023 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction. GlobalABC.

[3]. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. (2022). Green Buildings – What are green buildings? PNNL Explainer.

[4]. Fischer, T. (2023, October 9). Green Buildings – Good for the Environment and the Bottom Line. Boyd Watterson Asset Management Commentary.

[5]. Licina, D., Wargocki, P., Pyke, C., & Altomonte, S. (2021). The future of IEQ in green building certifications. Buildings & Cities, 2(1), 907–927.

[6]. McGraw Hill Construction. (2013). World Green Building Trends 2013 – SmartMarket Report.

[7]. MacNaughton, P., Satish, U., Laurent, J. G. C., Flanigan, S., Vallarino, J., Coull, B., Spengler, J. D., & Allen, J. G. (2015). Economic, environmental and health implications of enhanced ventilation in office buildings. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(11), 14709–14722.

[8]. Singh, A., Syal, M., Grady, S. C., & Korkmaz, S. (2010). Effects of green buildings on employee health and productivity. American Journal of Public Health, 100(9), 1665–1668.

[9]. Zuo, J., & Zhao, Z. (2014). Green building research–current status and future agenda: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 30, 271–281.

[10]. Gattupalli, A. (2023, March 5). What is Regenerative Architecture? Limits of Sustainable Design… and the Future. ArchDaily.

[11]. Wang, Y., & Liu, L. (2024). Research on sustainable green building space design model integrating IoT technology. PLoS One, 19(4), e0298982.

[12]. World Green Building Council. (2022, April 5). ‘It’s now or never’ – WorldGBC reacts to latest IPCC report 2022.

[13]. World Green Building Council. (2019, September 23). Zero Carbon Buildings for All Initiative Launched at UN Climate Action Summit.

Cite this article

Chen,X. (2025). Core Principles, Practical Applications and Future Paradigms of Green Building Design from the Perspective of Environmental Science. Communications in Humanities Research,74,61-66.

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