The Materially Better Advantage™
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Read or listen to our blogs for materials health insights and actions you can take to make our living and shared spaces healthier and more equitable for all.
Recent Posts
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Every Project Builds the Next One
Discover how firms can translate tribal knowledge and project documentation into shared insight that strengthens decisions across every project.
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It Started with a Conversation
Discover how the Lloyd Center turned a Living Building Challenge-inspired project into a community effort in education, stewardship, and hands-on learning.
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Turn Your Specs Into a Ready-to-Submit AIA Pledge Report—Without the Lift
Convert 100% CD specifications into submission-ready AIA Materials Pledge reports. Benchmark portfolios, identify gaps, and lead with data.
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Anchors in the Work: Mentorship, Growth, and Human-Centered Leadership in the AEC Industry
Matt Root reflects on the mentors and lessons that shaped his AEC career, and what they mean as he watches his kids begin their own paths.
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The Spreadsheet You Thought You Knew
Discover sustainability in context by turning siloed data into actionable insights to drive smarter, faster, and greener project decisions.
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Beyond the Blueprint: How Construction Decisions Shape Building Health
70% of products are chosen on-site, creating gaps between design intent and what gets built. Learn why bridging that gap is essential for healthier spaces.
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Building Change: The Power of Advocacy in Materials Transparency
Strategic advocacy during materials vetting for Yale Divinity School’s Living Village transforms individual product choices into market-wide change—advancing transparency and healthier buildings.
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Sustainability Without Judgment
Progress in sustainable building is evolutionary, not absolute. Learn why small, continuous steps in healthier materials matter more than perfection.