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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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.
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ECON 101: Healthier Materials Edition
Learn how market demand, project decisions, and advocacy drive better building products and reduce harmful chemicals—policy alone isn’t enough.
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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…
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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…