Global policy reform and architectural innovation are redefining sustainable construction as a systemic requirement rooted in whole life carbon performance and lifecycle assessment. China’s Greater Bay Area is embedding green infrastructure and eco‑design for buildings across urban territories to mitigate flooding and biodiversity loss, illustrating the value of environmental sustainability in construction that integrates nature‑based systems with circular construction strategies. West Yorkshire’s regional plan shows the same direction by combining floodplain recovery and sustainable urban development, reflecting a transition from carbon‑neutral ambition to net zero whole life carbon design aligned with low embodied carbon materials and life cycle cost accountability.
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