The over-design of concrete structures with uniform properties at all positions leads to substantial material waste. Pore-optimized functionally graded concrete (FGC) offers a promising way to improve material efficiency and performance. However, existing fabrication methods for FGC are confined to adjusting pores during the introduction and placement stages, restricting precise control over individual pore characteristics. To realize its full potential, we innovatively integrate pore control across all fabrication stages, achieving bottom-up pore structure programming to enhance material efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. The project is organized into five work packages (WPs): WP1 will explore stable pore generation using air-entraining agents and viscosity modifiers. WP2 will explore pore adjustment during pumping, employing ultrasonic velocity profilers and NMR to monitor pore alteration. WP3 will develop strategies for dynamic control of pores during static mixing, utilizing electrical impedance tomography for pore distribution monitoring. WP4 will integrate these findings to fabricate and evaluate graded pore structures for enhanced thermal performance and durability. WP5 will assess the environmental benefits of pore-optimized FGC through life cycle assessment.