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The urgent demand for sustainable construction practices has intensified the exploration of recycled and low-carbon materials in residential building sector. With the rise in urban population, there is a growing need to adopt environmentally sustainable and cost-effective building materials. This study evaluated integrating of recycled and low-carbon materials in residential construction to enhance sustainability, affordability, and structural performance. The study investigates using four primary sustainable materials, Hemp-crete, geo-polymer concrete, reclaimed wood, and Bamboo to achieve high sustainability and performance ability and replace traditionally used materials high in emissions, such as Portland cement and natural Timber. The study adopts a Multi-Criteria decision approach (MCDA) to assess the feasibility of each selected material. The study findings revealed a growing awareness among professionals in the industry and a willingness to adopt sustainable materials. There are varied findings, but a promising outlook for identified materials for adopting sustainable and low-carbon materials in construction. This study contributes to evolving discourse on sustainable environment by providing detailed insights into the viability of recycled and low-carbon materials. The study emphasized the importance of material innovations in achieving an affordable and environmentally sustainable built environment.