Climate change and dealing with its consequences are one of the central challenges of humanity in the 21st century. [1] In Germany alone, 41 percent of greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to the construction and operation of buildings (as of July 2021). [2] In the case of reinforced concrete structures, the proportion of ceiling elements accounts for approximately 45 – 55 percent of the total concrete mass. [3] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the evaluation of alternative construction methods is a viable option. The goal is to compare different ceiling systems in terms of sustainable design aspects and consider selected environmental indicators. The focus of the investigation lies in comprehensively demonstrating essential parameters. The compared ceiling systems include reinforced concrete ceiling, reinforced concrete hollow core slab, timber beam ceiling, cross-laminated timber ceiling, wood-concrete composite ceiling, and brick-inlay ceiling. Selected environmental indicators such as Global Warming Potential-Total (GWPT), Primary Energy Non-Renewable-Total (PENRT), Primary Energy Renewable-Total (PERT), etc., are analyzed through an ecological perspective. Additionally, manufacturing processes and recycling potentials of various materials are identified, relevant cost values are compared, and innovative approaches to resource-efficient construction are assessed.