The integration of green building principles into architectural education is imperative for advancing sustainable development in the built environment. This study delineates systematic pathways for embedding these principles into the core curriculum of architecture programs. Employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates theoretical analysis with empirical case studies, the research identifies robust strategies for curriculum restructuring, pedagogical innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prominent methodologies encompass modular content enhancement, project-based learning, integration of digital tools, and active stakeholder engagement. A pilot implementation yielded substantial improvements in students' sustainability literacy and design proficiency. The findings underscore the necessity of a holistic, phased implementation strategy to surmount institutional and pedagogical obstacles. This study furnishes a actionable framework to guide architectural educators and institutions in fostering sustainability-oriented education and aligning with global environmental objectives.

Nan shao, Systematic Pathways for Integrating Green Building Principles into the Core Curriculum of Architectural Education. International Journal of Educational Curriculum Management and Research (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 161-170. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJECMR.2025.060119.

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