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The Materially Better Advantage™ empowers AEC teams with proven healthier materials consulting expertise, a robust product data library, and workflow tools to start building better right now with a scalable and repeatable materials intelligence strategy.
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News & Resources | Insights on Healthier Materials
Insights and expert guidance from Materially Better on healthier materials and data-driven solutions for the built environment.
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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.
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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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Worth a read 📰 or listen 🎧.
#Mentorship #HumanCenteredLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment
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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.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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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Worth a read 📰 or listen 🎧.
#Mentorship #HumanCenteredLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment
materiallybetter.com/anchors-in-t...
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
This Human Rights Day, let's commit to materials choices that reflect our values—because true sustainability is inseparable from justice.
#HumanRightsDay #ResponsibleSourcing #SocialEquity
December 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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
This Human Rights Day, let's commit to materials choices that reflect our values—because true sustainability is inseparable from justice.
#HumanRightsDay #ResponsibleSourcing #SocialEquity
⚕️ 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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🏥 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.
materiallybetter.com/why-are-we-s...
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.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
⚕️ 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.
materiallybetter.com/why-are-we-s...
🏥 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.
materiallybetter.com/why-are-we-s...
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
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
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...
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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!
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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!
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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!
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.
materiallybetter.com/news-resourc...
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News & Resources | Insights on Healthier Materials
Insights and expert guidance from Materially Better on healthier materials and data-driven solutions for the built environment.
materiallybetter.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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.
materiallybetter.com/news-resourc...
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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!
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
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
Nearly 70% of product decisions are made in the field. That reality makes clear communication and proper data translation essential—so specifications, submittals, and outcomes align.
📰Read or 🎧 Listen now.
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#greenbuilding #datascience #goals
📰Read or 🎧 Listen now.
🔗 materiallybetter.com/beyond-the-b...
#greenbuilding #datascience #goals
Beyond the Blueprint: How Construction Decisions Shape Building Health Materially Better Sustainable Materials Leadership for the Built Environment
By Charley Stevenson 🎧 Listen to thIS story 4 min. 58 sec. “If the map doesn’t agree with the ground, the map is wrong.” Psychiatrist Gordon Livingston used this phrase to cut through the tension betw...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Nearly 70% of product decisions are made in the field. That reality makes clear communication and proper data translation essential—so specifications, submittals, and outcomes align.
📰Read or 🎧 Listen now.
🔗 materiallybetter.com/beyond-the-b...
#greenbuilding #datascience #goals
📰Read or 🎧 Listen now.
🔗 materiallybetter.com/beyond-the-b...
#greenbuilding #datascience #goals
Perfection is a moving target. In #healthier #materials work, waiting for “perfect” stalls progress. Science and #data shift; market realities change. What matters is forward momentum—one choice, one substitution, one project at a time.
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
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📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
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Progress, Not Perfection: Evolving Sustainability in the Built Environment
True sustainability is evolutionary, not absolute. Learn why incremental improvements drive impact in the built environment, when perfection is unattainable.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Perfection is a moving target. In #healthier #materials work, waiting for “perfect” stalls progress. Science and #data shift; market realities change. What matters is forward momentum—one choice, one substitution, one project at a time.
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
🔗 materiallybetter.com/sustainabili...
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
🔗 materiallybetter.com/sustainabili...
We’re proud to celebrate our Associate Principal, Matt Root, as he wraps up six years of service on the NESEA board. In his latest blog, Matt reflects on his service and NESEA's commitment to building a supportive, professional community.
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
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📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
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Six Years on the NESEA Board: Community, Mentorship, and Sustainable Building
Insights from six years on the NESEA board—community, mentorship, and a lasting commitment to sustainable building and decarbonization.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We’re proud to celebrate our Associate Principal, Matt Root, as he wraps up six years of service on the NESEA board. In his latest blog, Matt reflects on his service and NESEA's commitment to building a supportive, professional community.
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
materiallybetter.com/six-years-on...
📰 Read or 🎧 Listen.
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The legacy we leave behind is shaped by the attention we give today—to people, to products, and to the patterns that connect them. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being purposeful. Let's build better together—starting now.
#ClientForward #DataSolutions #EthicalLeadership #LegacyPortfolio
#ClientForward #DataSolutions #EthicalLeadership #LegacyPortfolio
September 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The legacy we leave behind is shaped by the attention we give today—to people, to products, and to the patterns that connect them. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being purposeful. Let's build better together—starting now.
#ClientForward #DataSolutions #EthicalLeadership #LegacyPortfolio
#ClientForward #DataSolutions #EthicalLeadership #LegacyPortfolio
Not every #data point deserves your attention. Not every insight earns your trust. We focus on the signals that reflect your priorities—drawn from the #materials choices, #project documents, and #sustainability #goals that shape your #portfolio. It’s about more alignment, not just more information.
August 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Not every #data point deserves your attention. Not every insight earns your trust. We focus on the signals that reflect your priorities—drawn from the #materials choices, #project documents, and #sustainability #goals that shape your #portfolio. It’s about more alignment, not just more information.
Context turns project data into meaningful insight. Start with project details—specs, submittals, and substitutions—not in isolation, but across time and across projects. At Materially Better we use that context to create a roadmap that turns your goals into reality. #BuildingScience #ProjectData
August 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Context turns project data into meaningful insight. Start with project details—specs, submittals, and substitutions—not in isolation, but across time and across projects. At Materially Better we use that context to create a roadmap that turns your goals into reality. #BuildingScience #ProjectData
You’re already capturing the right information—specs, submittals, product logs—but it’s scattered, siloed, and hard to activate.
We bring it together, draw out the insights, and make it easier to align materials choices with goals.
#AIA #ProductData #ProjectClarity #AECstrategy #Sustanability
We bring it together, draw out the insights, and make it easier to align materials choices with goals.
#AIA #ProductData #ProjectClarity #AECstrategy #Sustanability
August 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
You’re already capturing the right information—specs, submittals, product logs—but it’s scattered, siloed, and hard to activate.
We bring it together, draw out the insights, and make it easier to align materials choices with goals.
#AIA #ProductData #ProjectClarity #AECstrategy #Sustanability
We bring it together, draw out the insights, and make it easier to align materials choices with goals.
#AIA #ProductData #ProjectClarity #AECstrategy #Sustanability
Spec sheets. Submittals. RFIs. Logs. Every project generates a trail of data points—most of them hiding in plain sight. At Materially Better, we organize and analyze that data—turning your specs into clear signals, so teams can act with confidence and intention. #clientforwardsolutions #AIA
August 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Spec sheets. Submittals. RFIs. Logs. Every project generates a trail of data points—most of them hiding in plain sight. At Materially Better, we organize and analyze that data—turning your specs into clear signals, so teams can act with confidence and intention. #clientforwardsolutions #AIA
What are your buildings made of? Not just structurally—but ethically and strategically. We uncover patterns and connect the dots—so materials reflect values across every portfolios. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AECstrategy #ClientFirst #SustainabilityWithSupport #sdgs
#AECstrategy #ClientFirst #SustainabilityWithSupport #sdgs
August 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
What are your buildings made of? Not just structurally—but ethically and strategically. We uncover patterns and connect the dots—so materials reflect values across every portfolios. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AECstrategy #ClientFirst #SustainabilityWithSupport #sdgs
#AECstrategy #ClientFirst #SustainabilityWithSupport #sdgs
Scaling #performance starts with knowing what works—and why. When clear #data guides your choices, you're not guessing. You're building on wins. We provide the data so you can repeat what works—so your #portfolio grows smarter, one data-backed decision at a time. #SustainableDesign #BuildingLegacy
August 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Scaling #performance starts with knowing what works—and why. When clear #data guides your choices, you're not guessing. You're building on wins. We provide the data so you can repeat what works—so your #portfolio grows smarter, one data-backed decision at a time. #SustainableDesign #BuildingLegacy
At Materially Better, it all starts with you.
🎯 Your goals. Your values. Your challenges.
We listen—then turn that into action with strategy and support that reflects your mission.
Let’s build clarity, together.
#SustainableDesign #AECstrategy #ClientFirst #Red2Green #SustainabilityWithSupport
🎯 Your goals. Your values. Your challenges.
We listen—then turn that into action with strategy and support that reflects your mission.
Let’s build clarity, together.
#SustainableDesign #AECstrategy #ClientFirst #Red2Green #SustainabilityWithSupport
July 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
At Materially Better, it all starts with you.
🎯 Your goals. Your values. Your challenges.
We listen—then turn that into action with strategy and support that reflects your mission.
Let’s build clarity, together.
#SustainableDesign #AECstrategy #ClientFirst #Red2Green #SustainabilityWithSupport
🎯 Your goals. Your values. Your challenges.
We listen—then turn that into action with strategy and support that reflects your mission.
Let’s build clarity, together.
#SustainableDesign #AECstrategy #ClientFirst #Red2Green #SustainabilityWithSupport
What does alignment look like on a job site?
👉 A #construction team with clear product documentation—eliminating guesswork
👉 A #spec that provides clarity
👉 A project team who can #trust the #data behind a product decision
Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AEC #AIA #sustainability
👉 A #construction team with clear product documentation—eliminating guesswork
👉 A #spec that provides clarity
👉 A project team who can #trust the #data behind a product decision
Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AEC #AIA #sustainability
July 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What does alignment look like on a job site?
👉 A #construction team with clear product documentation—eliminating guesswork
👉 A #spec that provides clarity
👉 A project team who can #trust the #data behind a product decision
Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AEC #AIA #sustainability
👉 A #construction team with clear product documentation—eliminating guesswork
👉 A #spec that provides clarity
👉 A project team who can #trust the #data behind a product decision
Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AEC #AIA #sustainability
Your spec is a contract with your future self.
📋 Strong specs start with the right data and guidance.
Materially Better + Red2Green = clear, goal-aligned, repeatable choices. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment
📋 Strong specs start with the right data and guidance.
Materially Better + Red2Green = clear, goal-aligned, repeatable choices. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment
July 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Your spec is a contract with your future self.
📋 Strong specs start with the right data and guidance.
Materially Better + Red2Green = clear, goal-aligned, repeatable choices. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment
📋 Strong specs start with the right data and guidance.
Materially Better + Red2Green = clear, goal-aligned, repeatable choices. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment
Sustainability sticks when the right info gets to the right hands—at the right time.
📐 From design to install, we keep project teams aligned.
🧰 Robust data, project management tools, clear documentation.
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment #MateriallyBetter #CMF
📐 From design to install, we keep project teams aligned.
🧰 Robust data, project management tools, clear documentation.
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment #MateriallyBetter #CMF
July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sustainability sticks when the right info gets to the right hands—at the right time.
📐 From design to install, we keep project teams aligned.
🧰 Robust data, project management tools, clear documentation.
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment #MateriallyBetter #CMF
📐 From design to install, we keep project teams aligned.
🧰 Robust data, project management tools, clear documentation.
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment #MateriallyBetter #CMF