Day 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Building Materials

• Concept and importance of sustainability in construction

• Types of traditional and sustainable building materials

• Environmental impact assessment of materials

• Standards and techniques for selecting sustainable materials

• Trends in material manufacturing

Day 2: Sustainable Building Materials

• Organic and natural materials (treated wood, clay bricks, straw)

• Recycled and reused materials

• Green concrete and composites

• Sustainable thermal and acoustic insulation

• Techniques for reducing carbon emissions in materials

Day 3: Modern Environmental Technologies in Construction

• Green building systems

• Energy and water-saving technologies

• Natural ventilation and smart climate control systems

• Integration of renewable energy in buildings

• Waste treatment and circular construction technologies

Day 4: Sustainable Building Design

• Principles of environmental building design

• Environmental performance assessment tools (LEED, BREEAM)

• Integrating sustainable materials and technologies in design

• Improving resource consumption efficiency

• Case studies of sustainable building projects

Day 5: Future Challenges and Innovations

• Technical and economic challenges in adopting sustainable materials

• Recent innovations in materials and environmental technologies

• Government policies and incentives

• Role of research and development

• Workshop: Developing a sustainable materials plan for a construction project