1. Introduction
  1.1 Rationale for green building design
  1.2 Objectives of sustainable building practices
2. Sustainable Building Materials
  2.1 Selection criteria for green materials
  2.2 Performance assessment of sustainable materials
3. Energy-Efficient Systems
  3.1 Passive and active energy-saving strategies
  3.2 Renewable energy integration in building design
4. Indoor Environmental Quality
  4.1 Ventilation and air quality considerations
  4.2 Thermal comfort and daylighting
5. Green Building Certification
  5.1 LEED, BREEAM, and other certification programs
  5.2 Compliance and verification processes
6. Case Studies
  6.1 Exemplary green building projects
  6.2 Lessons learned and best practices