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Preliminary chapter list
Part I - Foundations: Where Material Science Meets Urbanism
1. Introduction: Material Science and the Making of Green Urban Envelopes
2. Urban Design Thinking for Material Innovation: From Object to Public Realm
3. Smart Materials in Urban Environments: Concepts, Potentials, and Limits
Part II - Material Science for Green Urban Envelopes: Sustainable, Lignocellulosic, and Smart Materials
1. Material Systems for Green Facades, Roofs, and Vegetated Streetscapes
2. Lignocellulosic and Bio-Based Materials: Renewable Alternatives for Urban Surfaces
3. Smart, Responsive, and Self-Healing Materials in Public Spaces
4. Interactive and Adaptive Surfaces in Streets and Public Squares
Part III - Material Performance and Design-Planning Integration
1. Thermal, Hydrological, and Microclimatic Performance of Vegetated Envelopes
2. Integrating Material Choices into Urban Design and Public Space Frameworks
3. Planning Instruments and Strategic Tools for Green Urban Envelope Materials
Part IV - Material Science in Practice: Case Studies and Future Directions
1. Materials for Urban Furniture, Monuments, and Small-Scale Public Elements
2. Case Studies: Design-Material Integration Across Cities and Climates
3. Conclusion