The Materially Better Advantage™
News & Resources
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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When Sustainability and Capital Projects Want the Same Thing
What happens when sustainability and capital planning pursue the same outcomes? Lessons from Yale’s Living Village project.
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Awe Is a Design Tool: From Stardust to Specifications
Discover how curiosity, data, and stewardship turn materials decisions into lasting impact across buildings, portfolios, and communities.
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Large Impact Products for Healthier Buildings
High-impact product choices can significantly improve building health. A practical guide to materials that reduce harmful exposures and support better outcomes.
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Why Are We So Sick—and What Can We Do?
As many of us age, some start to wonder why we don’t feel so good anymore. Millions experience chronically occurring diseases and conditions that have developed in us…
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How Healthier Products Embody Social Justice
Healthier building products can reduce harm to fenceline communities, protect workers and occupants, and support environmental and social justice outcomes.
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in New Construction or Renovation
Early design choices shape embodied carbon in both new construction and renovations. Learn how size, structure, and analysis guide better outcomes.
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Flame Retardants: A Cautionary Tale
From couches to construction materials, flame retardants affect human health. Understand the risks—and how better product choices reduce exposure.
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Building with Healthier Materials: It’s Not Just Concrete and Gypsum Board
Specifying healthier materials is only the start. Learn how coordination, submittals, and post-project documentation drive real, repeatable results.