Category: Materially Better
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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
By Matt Root Living Future 2024 (LF24), hosted by Living Future in the bustling capital of Atlanta, Georgia, proved to be a wellspring of insight and inspiration. With industry leaders offering their expertise on pressing issues—climate, health, equity, and innovation—LF24 was an event buzzing with a call for action oriented solutions. Requiring more than academic… Read more