Because of increasing urbanization various tremendous environmental problems are rising. The increasing demand of houses consumes more energy, resources and raw materials which are directly or indirectly liable for causing a considerable portion of the annual environmental deterioration and harmful effect on human health. Usually building materials are selected upon their physical, chemical and mechanical properties whereas the selection and use of green materials depends on their functional, technical and financial properties. Green materials comprises of recycled and reused materials, sustainable production of products, locally available materials or use of green resources. The purpose of this paper is to describe some green materials in building construction and to highlight its beneficial aspects on lessening the impact of environmental degradation and generate healthy sustainable buildings which can be sustainable to the occupant as well as our environment.