Category: Collaboration
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Process Over Perfection: The Real Path to Healthier Buildings
Charley Stevenson and Matt Root of Materially Better sit down with Richard Garrett to explore what it really takes to make healthier, more sustainable materials choices in the built environment. Read more
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From Inspiration to Implementation: The Next Phase of the Materials Movement
We don’t need new ideals—we need new ways to make those ideals actionable at every stage of design and construction. That’s what V3 is all about. That’s what Materially Better is built to support. Read more
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The Power of Making Better Choices: Reflections from Greenbuild
The collective mindset at events like Greenbuild is what makes them so powerful, with presenters and attendees from corporate, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations engaging in conversation and collaboration. We move forward as we share knowledge and align our efforts. No one is going to win sustainability; we are all in this together. Read more
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Making It Easier: Collaborative Approaches for Better Choices
Rather than allowing the concept of easy to lull us into complacency as we wait for the discovery of a one-size-fits-all solution, perhaps a more productive question is: how can we unify our message to keep the market moving toward healthy and sustainable product selection across all product types? Read more
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in New Construction or Renovation
Planning new construction or renovation? Renovations vary tremendously in scope. The closer a renovation gets to a “full gut”, the closer the embodied carbon emissions become when comparing renovation with comparable new construction. Read more
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Building with Healthier Materials: It’s Not Just Concrete and Gypsum Board
According to a 2020 AIA analysis of sustainability trends, 80% of architects would like to specify more sustainable materials. Yet, the study also showed that only one in three architects believe they are now meeting this responsibility. Read more
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ECON 101: Healthier Materials Edition
True progress on climate change requires government action, a notion perhaps best summarized by environmentalist Rev. Fred Small, “Changing a light bulb is good. Changing a senator is better.” Read more
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A Letter to the Design Community: How Do We Commit to Using Better Materials?
It’s time for new beginnings. Let’s talk about our work — and I mean all of us — in achieving better building products for people and the planet. With the AIA’s recently reiterated Materials Pledge, we have heard the buzz around the design build community. Read more
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Buildings Are Easy; People Are Hard: Reflections on Living Future 2024
Storytelling is the bridge that connects minds and hearts, fostering a deep understanding and empathy. When we share stories about our projects—the successes and the challenges—we don’t merely exchange information; we create a shared experience that resonates on an emotional level allowing us to assimilate information unambiguously, understanding it through the lens of our experiences. Read more