Carbon Health
In collaboration with nonprofit research organization Habitable (formerly Healthy Building Network), we released two pioneering reports aimed at transforming the way architects and designers select sustainable low-carbon gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation. A third report highlights the opportunity for reducing plastic in our building materials.
Embodied Carbon and Material Health in Gypsum Drywall and Flooring
This case study identifies key drivers of embodied carbon and material health by looking at specific examples of product categories frequently specified in building projects. Using flooring and drywall as examples, this study delivers some examples of where paths toward low embodied carbon and safer materials align and where they conflict.
Embodied Carbon and Material Health in Insulation
This report translates learnings from embodied carbon and material health assessment tools into actionable guidance for manufacturers, project teams, and green building programs. This guidance will empower designers and architects to optimize decisions and promote and select healthier, low-carbon products that advance a circular economy.
Disposable Plastic Buildings: Case Studies in K-12, Healthcare, and Affordable Housing
This fact sheet highlights the impact that the building and construction industry has on global plastic consumption, as well as opportunities for reduction. By examining three flooring case studies in K-12, healthcare and affordable housing, this report quantifies areas where plastic can be reduced when making material selections. This fact sheet identifies key actions for practitioners focused on reducing plastic content in buildings.
