1. Introduction
  1.1 Background and Rationale
  1.2 Research Objectives
  1.3 Scope and Significance
2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology
  2.1 Principles of Life Cycle Analysis
  2.2 Goal and Scope Definition
  2.3 Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment
3. Environmental Impacts of Building Materials
  3.1 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  3.2 Resource Depletion and Ecotoxicity
  3.3 Waste Generation and End-of-Life Management
4. Case Studies
  4.1 Life Cycle Assessment of Common Building Materials
  4.2 Comparative Analysis and Sustainability Metrics
5. Sustainable Material Selection and Design
  5.1 Incorporating LCA into Material Procurement
  5.2 Design Strategies for Environmental Performance