Materials for Healthy People, Places and the Planet: A Toolkit for Specifying Healthy and Sustainable Materials

Learn a step-by-step process to vet materials for human health and carbon impact.

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, clients are asking for more sustainable and healthy buildings. Specifying healthy, sustainable materials is a critical part of the process, but it can often seem complex and time-intensive for designers. Using this toolkit, you’ll learn the steps to specifying low-impact carbon materials and avoiding chemicals of concern in your building products. Regardless of your expertise level, you will acquire a range of options and tools to confidently select materials to minimize both harmful health and carbon impact in your projects.

Content developed as part of the ASID Ones to Watch Scholars Leadership Development Program, supported by Steelcase and Wilsonart. Learn more about ASID Ones to Watch. Refreshed January 2025.

2026

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