Category: Resources
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Six Years on the NESEA Board: What I’ll Carry Forward
After six years on NESEA’s Board of Directors, Matt Root shares what matters most: community, honest conversations, and mentoring emerging voices. Read more
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Process Over Perfection: The Real Path to Healthier Buildings
Listen to Charley Stevenson and Matt Root discuss the path to healthier, more sustainable buildings and smarter materials transparency. Read more
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Bringing Order to Innovation: How AI and CSI MasterFormat Are Shaping Red2Green’s Future
Red2Green applies AI and CSI MasterFormat to organize healthier materials data with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence. Read more
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How do I Reduce Embodied Carbon in My Building?
Reducing embodied carbon starts with early design decisions. Learn how building size, structure, materials, and renovation choices shape climate impact. Read more
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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 over our lifetimes. Health care costs alone, according to PLANSPONSOR magazine, are estimated at $285,000 for a retired couple! Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
