Registration for this program is now open.
Join us and 33 experts in the fields of design, construction, science, medicine, and public and environmental policy to discuss how building needs can be addressed through healthier design strategies. They explain how we can overcome common challenges to create the healthiest environments for all – from contractors to future inhabitants to maintenance staff.
Completion of this online program currently satisfies 8 AIA (HSW) and 8 IDCEC (HSW) CEUs.
The Sustainable Building Program includes:
On completion participants will approach their design practice with a sharpened awareness of how material choices affect human health and the environment. Materials selection is no longer a purely aesthetic or budgetary decision but as a critical opportunity to promote wellbeing and prevent harm.
In practical terms, you’ll be equipped to:
- Ask informed, probing questions about materials and supply chains.
- Navigate the complexity of material health impacts with confidence.
- Apply tested strategies and tools to prioritize human health in every project phase.
- Advocate for healthier materials with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, backed by evidence.
- Embed a health-centered mindset into the DNA of their practice, from concept to occupancy.
The Problem: Making healthier material choices can be complex because of a lack of transparency and harmonized goals. This program solves that problem by breaking down the systemic challenges, providing clear, actionable strategies, and empowering you to integrate health considerations into your work—without waiting for perfect answers or perfect products.
The Solution: Become proactive and confident in addressing material health and a trusted voice on your team. Steer projects toward healthier outcomes and influence a culture of responsibility. This shift not only enhances your professional value but deepens their sense of purpose and alignment with global health and sustainability goals.
Healthy Materials Lab’s Credentials: With over ten years of experience at the forefront of materials health education, we don’t just teach theory—we’ve helped shape the field. We understand the real-world challenges designers face and have distilled our expertise into a program that’s both rigorous and practical. We offer tools, resources, and a critical thinking framework to lead meaningful change.
