Material Collections
Looking for a healthier material or building product? Specify healthier, sustainable, low-carbon choices starting with these examples.
Featured Collections
Healthier Building Products Collections
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These collections contain examples of healthier options, which disclose a minimum of 75% of ingredients by weight and avoid the most significant health concerns. Critical to our evaluation process is the impact of materials on human and environmental health throughout their lifecycle.
Healthier Design Alternatives Collections
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From model making to finishing to applications throughout a space, human and environmental health considerations must be forefronted throughout the entire design process. These curated product collections contain products that contribute to a healthier design in a range of areas.
Natural and Healthy Collections
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Natural materials combined with current technology can produce high-performing and healthier building products. For example, many natural materials are free from toxic additives such as PFAS or flame retardant chemicals. Because they also biodegrade at the end of their useful life, these materials may also benefit the health of soil, water, and ecosystems.
Donghia healthier Materials Library
A resource for students and faculty to find healthier materials and strategies for sustainable and equitable design.
Databases of Certified Products
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