Your portfolio has powers. Time to activate them.

#architecture #construction #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #greenbuilding #climatechange

Numbers tell a story. Strategy writes the next chapter.

When data reveals what’s consistent—and what’s not—standards evolve. Context defines impact. Portfolios improve.

#Analytics #GreenBuilding #SustainableConstruction

Awe as a Design Tool: Materials, Impact, and Stewardship Discover how curiosity, data, and stewardship turn materials decisions into lasting impact across buildings, portfolios, and communities.

#Sustainability isn’t just a project goal—it’s a portfolio practice when put into context. In his latest article, Charley Stevenson shows how data and metrics translate into real-world impact. What if the #data you track could reveal the full impact of decisions across your projects? #humanhealth

#Circularity may not yet be a design standard—but leadership is not waiting. #Designing for a material’s next life is practical. It is measurable. And it is achievable within today’s constraints. Where in your process can one repeatable decision prevent waste before it exists? #CircularEconomy

#Data insights turn awareness into direction. Direction, applied consistently, becomes impact. Materially Better converts what’s on paper into healthier materials progress you can prove.

#HumanHealth #EcoSystemHealth #AECindustry #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment

(L) Matt Root, Materially Better Associate Principal with (R) Chris Briley, BRIBURN Architect/Principal at NESEA's BuildEnergy Boston 2026.

Our own Matt Root caught up with sustainability partner Chris Briley at NESEA’s #BEBOS26 and reflected on the lasting impact of The Ecology School at River Bend Farm Living Building Challenge project—105% net positive energy and counting. Partnerships make progress possible.
#Collaboration #Teamwork

Join industry leaders for practical steps to turn materials ambition into repeatable action.
Expect a candid conversation about where projects get stuck—and a practical roadmap for moving forward with clarity, coordination, and confidence. See you there.
#BEBOS26 #AIA #LEED #SustainableDesign

One hour. CEU credit. Practical impact. Join industry leaders who will break down common materials obstacles, the Mindful Materials framework, and how AI-enabled tools support smarter decisions—without replacing professional judgment.

#BEBOS26 #AIA #LEED #WELLBuilding #SustainableDesign

From stormwater management to sustainable material selection, the decisions we make shape not only buildings, but the communities that surround them. True resilience means protecting both people and ecosystems, ensuring that water is safe, accessible, and abundant for everyone. #Water #socialequity

Everyone wants better materials. No one wants a submittal surprise. At BuildingEnergy Boston 2026, Charley Stevenson will share the practical mechanics behind making materials goals visible, measurable, and repeatable—without adding chaos to your workflow.
#BEBOS26 #AIA #LEED #SustainableDesign

“Can we design a building that, like a tree, produces more energy than it consumes and purifies its own water?” asked William McDonough. On International Day of Forests, we ask: what could our communities and portfolios become if they grew more like forests? #socialequity #embodiedcarbon

Lower-carbon, healthier materials aren’t a mystery. They’re a coordination challenge.
Join Charley Stevenson at BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 for a candid conversation on closing the materials gap. Bring your questions. Leave with a plan.
#BEBOS26 #AIA #LEED #WELLBuilding #SustainableDesign

At NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Boston 2026, Charley Stevenson joins a cross-disciplinary panel to unpack where healthier, lower-carbon materials strategies stall—and how teams can bridge the gap from good intentions to real-world outcomes.
#BEBOS26 #AIA #LEED #WELLBuilding #SustainableDesign

Turning specs into #AIA submission-ready materials pledge data is laborious. Delivering it doesn’t have to be. Curious whether this could streamline your reporting? The team at Materially Better is ready to help.

#AIAMaterialsPledge
#SustainableDesign
#ArchitectureAndDesign
#BuiltEnvironment

#Advocacy isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how better buildings get made. By asking manufacturers the right questions and requesting clear product documentation, you can shift your materials choices toward healthier outcomes for people and communities. Here’s how to make your voice count. #sustainability

From Lincoln’s Yosemite Grant to Roosevelt’s Badlands legacy, conservation has always been about continuity—not quick wins. Honored to steward that arc as Living Building Challenge consultants on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Legacy matters. #Sustainability #RegenerativeDesign

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. understood that opportunity begins with place. His work for open housing and thriving communities recognized that our built environment shapes social health, equity, and connection. We’re grateful to work alongside professionals who see this potential in every project.

Google. (2025). Gemini AI [Artificial intelligence image generator]. Generated using the prompt [Create a New Year's celebratory image relevant to sustainability in the built environment.]

A new year doesn’t reset the challenges of the built environment. But it does give us a moment to pause, reflect, and be intentional about what comes next. Progress comes from consistent, informed decisions. Here’s to a year of clarity, momentum, and materially better decisions—right where we are.

Mentors, Mistakes, and Growth: Lessons from an AEC Career Matt Root reflects on the mentors and lessons that shaped his AEC career, and what they mean as he watches his kids begin their own paths.

A thoughtful New Year reflection from Matt Root on mentorship, growth, and human-centered leadership—paired with hopes for the next generation.

Worth a read 📰 or listen 🎧.

#Mentorship #HumanCenteredLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment

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Tomorrow marks Human Rights Day—a moment to reflect not just on principles, but on practice.

This Human Rights Day, let's commit to materials choices that reflect our values—because true sustainability is inseparable from justice.

#HumanRightsDay #ResponsibleSourcing #SocialEquity

Why Are We So Sick? Toxic Chemicals & Lifelong Health Risks Chronic disease and toxic chemical exposure drive rising health costs. Learn what’s behind the risk—and how to protect human health.

⚕️ We wrote this a while back.

🏥 Unfortunately, it’s still right on time. The link between materials and health hasn’t gone away—and neither has the opportunity to do better.

📰 Read or 🎧 Listen now.

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Google. (2025). Gemini AI [Artificial intelligence image generator]. Generated using the prompt [A beautiful, large Thanksgiving table in a communal living environment. The room is softly lit with ample windows.]

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the spaces that bring people together. Buildings shape who feels welcome and who benefits. When these benefits reach more communities, the impact is stronger and resonates more deeply. #HealthyMaterials #EquityInDesign

Sustainability in Context: Making Siloed Data Actionable Discover sustainability in context by turning siloed data into actionable insights to drive smarter, faster, and greener project decisions.

We all rely on spreadsheets—but are you seeing what they can do? Connections and #trends are forming, ready to break #silos and surface actionable #data. Your existing info can reveal sustainability insights and turn #spreadsheets into tools for smarter learning. materiallybetter.com/the-spreadsh...

Is your project delivering the wellness outcomes it promises? Tanya Eagle (JLL) & Koray Aysin (Perkins Eastman) explore aligning wellness goals with measurable results. Let’s connect at 🌿Greenbuild to see how integrated, health-centered design drives real impact. #sustainabledesign #humanhealth

Transparency alone won’t make buildings healthier—optimizing materials will. Excited for Ren DeCherney (C2C), Lisa Adams (HKS), Christine Vohringer (Perkins Eastman) & others at Beyond Transparency. Let’s connect at 🌿Greenbuild!

Higher ed campuses are proving grounds for healthier materials, renewable energy, and resilient design. Excited to see Jason Jewhurst (Bruner/Cott), Kristina Chmelar (Yale), & Tanja Srebotnjak (Williams) at Focused Forum: Higher Ed Opportunities. Let’s connect at 🌿Greenbuild!

News & Resources | Insights on Healthier Materials Insights and expert guidance from Materially Better on healthier materials and data-driven solutions for the built environment.

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.

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Excited to see Jack Dinning (Brightworks) & Annie Bevan (mindful Materials) on the panel From Data to Decisions: How the CMF Powers Real Projects. They’ll show how connected info drives smoother communication & measurable outcomes. Let’s connect at 🌿Greenbuild & continue that conversation together!

Countdown’s on for Greenbuild 2025! 🌿
Charley’s heading to Los Angeles in November, ready to talk healthier materials, portfolio strategy, and practical ways to make every project a little more human—and a lot more impactful.

#Greenbuild2025 #HealthyMaterials #BuildingImpact #MateriallyBetter