“What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?” -    The Living Future Institute This question, first raised by the Living Future Institute, has moved beyond speculation and into reality. Regenerative materials already exist all around us - the challenge now is choosing to use them. We are living in a moment of deep polarity: as institutions once tasked with championing sustainability begin to fracture, an extraordinary wave of innovation

Biomaterials Take Center Stage Innovations in biobased construction materials Biobased materials have been successfully used for thousands of years.  They were replaced by chemicals and additives during the industrial revolution in an attempt to go faster, cheaper, and make more money.   As the cost of the chemical materials has become evident the industry has looked to the past.  Materials like hemp, mycelium, cork, cellulose, seaweed, algae, flax and more have been growing

Green Building Market Growth: Why Sustainable Materials Are a $1T+ Opportunity Sustainability is reshaping construction. Explore the data behind the booming green building materials market, what’s driving demand, and how verified product transparency is becoming a competitive advantage.