Build with intention.Read before you specify.
Background on the materials, alternatives, certifications, and concepts you'll encounter before specifying.
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Certification
Certification
EPD Explained
How to read Environmental Product Declarations
6 min readRead

Concept
Why Source Locally?
The case for building with materials from closer to home
6 min readRead
Certification
Certification
Cradle to Cradle Certification
What it means and why it matters for building materials
6 min readRead

Certification
BREEAM Material Credits
How to earn Mat 01 and Mat 03 through better material choices
7 min readRead

Certification
Passivhaus Certification
What it means for components, buildings, and your specification
6 min readRead
Certification
Certification
ISO 14001 Explained
What environmental management certification means for suppliers
5 min readRead
Certification
Certification
EU Ecolabel for Construction Products
The European Union's official mark of environmental excellence
5 min readRead

Concept
Sustainable Material Procurement
A practical checklist for project teams
6 min readRead

Concept
Supplier Sustainability Commitments
What they are, what to look for, and what actually matters
6 min readRead
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