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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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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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…