The building industry significantly influences our environment, while also being a major contributor to energy consumption, carbon emissions, and resource depletion. The urgency for sustainable building approaches has intensified due to global challenges including climate change, rising urbanization, and diminishing natural resources.

This book, Green Building: Sustainable Practices in Civil Engineering, provides a concise and pragmatic overview of the principles and methodologies that characterize eco-friendly construction. It examines critical domains such as energy and water efficiency, carbon footprint mitigation, sustainable materials, waste management, and the incorporation of intelligent and renewable technologies.

The material conforms to international frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and integrates Indian standards such as GRIHA and IGBC to maintain regional pertinence. Case studies and real-world examples are incorporated to illustrate the practical implementation of green construction principles.

This book, intended for students, architects, engineers, and decision-makers, functions as both an educational resource and a reference for implementing sustainable design and construction techniques that yield enduring environmental, social, and economic advantages.