Author(s)

Juan Yuan

Corresponding Author

Juan Yuan

Abstract

As global climate change issues grow increasingly severe, low-carbon principles have become a vital direction for promoting sustainable development in urban construction and landscape design. As fundamental elements of landscape design, the selection and application of horticultural materials not only impact carbon emissions during construction but also influence the overall ecological benefits and service life of landscapes. This paper systematically outlines principles and evaluation criteria for selecting landscape materials based on low-carbon concepts. It focuses on exploring application pathways for low-carbon materials in hardscape and softscape elements, while proposing design strategies for low-carbon landscapes by integrating emerging trends in green building materials. Through case studies and theoretical synthesis, the paper emphasizes the critical roles of life cycle assessment, localized material utilization, and green technological innovation in landscape design. Research findings indicate that rational material selection and scientific landscape design can effectively reduce carbon emissions, enhance ecological environment quality, and provide feasible pathways for the industry's green transformation. This study aims to offer references for landscape designers, relevant practitioners, and policymakers, promoting the sustainable development of landscape architecture under a low-carbon framework.

Keywords

Low-carbon concept, Landscape materials, Landscape design, Sustainable development, Green building materials