The materials science revolution is enabling unprecedented performance in climateresilient construction, with novel composites and engineered materials designed specifically for extreme weather resistance. Selfhealing concrete embedded with dormant bacteria activates when cracks form, secreting limestone to repair damage automatically and extending structural lifespan in floodprone regions. Transparent wood—created by removing lignin from timber and replacing it with epoxy—offers greater strength than traditional glass while providing superior insulation for temperature regulation in both hot and cold extremes. Phasechange materials integrated into building envelopes absorb and release heat at specific temperature thresholds, effectively functioning as thermal batteries that stabilize indoor conditions despite outdoor fluctuations. Hydrophobic nanocoatings applied to exterior surfaces repel water while allowing moisture vapor to escape, preventing both water damage during storms and trapped humidity that leads to mold growth. These material innovations, combined with distributed energy systems like buildingintegrated photovoltaics and battery storage, create structures capable of maintaining critical functions during increasingly common climate disruptions while simultaneously reducing the operational carbon emissions that drive climate change. Shutdown123