Learn how building products impact health and climate, and gain strategies to reduce toxics, improve air quality, and design for equity and circularity.
Master strategies for designing with non-toxic, low-carbon materials.
“This course transformed how I think about material health, environmental justice, and design responsibility. I now have the confidence to avoid toxic materials, promote reuse, and center community in my work. I feel empowered to advocate for healthier, more equitable design practices that benefit everyone.” - Amabel, Designer
CURRICULUM
- Introduction to Strategies
- Material Origins
- Material Choices and Human Health
- The Price of Progress
- Examples of Everyday Exposure
- A New Material Practice
- Designer’s Dilemma
- What’s Next?
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Architects, Interior Designers, and Product Designers: Gain strategies for selecting materials and designing spaces that prioritize human well-being and environmental health.
Manufacturers and Material Researchers: Learn how to develop toxic-free materials and products that align with the Global Sustainability Goals.
Policy Makers, Sustainability Advocates, and Anyone Interested in a Sustainable Future: Understand the latest research and solutions to influence policies and drive meaningful change.
“It was incredibly eye-opening how little regulation is applied to the chemical industry, and how many dangerous materials we are all living with. This course helped me consider the long-term effects of exposure, which can be easy to ignore in a country where so little is regulated with human health in mind.” - Jenn, Product Designer
Learn how to choose materials that protect human health and the planet - starting with your next project.