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Healthy Materials
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Programs
Carnegie Changemakers Tour Europe In Search of Sustainability Insights
The Changemakers trip, hosted by Carnegie and METROPOLIS, brought sustainability champions together for five days of insights and inspiration.
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Viewpoints
Thatch—The Past and Future of Green Building?
Architects are rediscovering the potential of reeds and thatch through projects that sequester carbon—and help restore wetlands.
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Profiles
BLDUS Brings a ‘Farm-to-Shelter’ Approach to American Design
The Washington D.C.–based firm BLDUS is imagining a new American vernacular through natural materials and thoughtful placemaking.
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Products
Discover the Winners of the METROPOLISLikes 2025 Awards
This year’s product releases at NeoCon and Design Days signal a transformation in interior design.
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Products
How to Make Smart, Sustainable Surfacing Choices
Discover the latest information and offerings in this category to help you make beautiful, sustainable choices on your next project.
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Products
4 Manufacturers Lead the Way in Sustainable Surfaces
3form, Corian, Cosentino, and Wilsonart offer some of the most transparent surfacing products on the market.
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Projects
This Arkansas Institute Brings a Holistic Vision to Health-Care Design
Designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, Heartland Whole Health Institute weaves together nature, wellness, and architecture to reimagine how we care for the body and mind.
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Products
3 Key Considerations for Specifying Sustainable Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic-based materials remain optimal for high-traffic spaces—not just for their durability but also for their benefits to well-being.
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Projects
Payette’s Ragon Building Redefines Biomedical Research Spaces
A collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and Mass General Hospital, the new institute advances vaccine development—including efforts toward an HIV cure.
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Viewpoints
How Biophilic Design Is Transforming the Airport Experience
Portland International Airport’s newly redesigned terminal brings nature inside using timber, trees, and natural light to create a stress-free journey for travelers.
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Products
3 Textiles and Wall Treatments with Purpose
Textiles and wall treatments shape our surroundings, but it’s the fusion of material innovation and artistic intent that gives them meaning
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Products
8 Architectural Lights That Continue to Astonish
From monumental lighting walls to subtle recessed fixtures, these solutions can shape space and transform experiences.
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Products
3 Landscape Products that are Lighter on the Land
Discover how these sustainable solutions enhance urban spaces and boost well-being.
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Products
7 Sustainable Furniture Designs from Spain
Explore how Spanish manufacturers are leading the way in environmentally responsible furniture.
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Viewpoints
9 Designers Revolutionizing Bio-based Materials
From 3D-printed date seeds to moss-covered facade panels, these projects showcase how bio-based materials are shaping the future of design.
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Products
7 Earth-Based Solutions for Building Closer to Nature
These solutions are either made entirely from recycled materials or are fully recyclable.
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Viewpoints
ThinkLab Shares Insights on the Dynamics of Sustainability in Decision-Making
ThinkLab helps us understand how the realities of product selection can maximize designers’ influence and impact.
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Products
3 Top Questions Answered about Specifying Sustainable Wood in the U.S.
From forest management to carbon sequestration, here is why responsibly sourced and reclaimed wood is a powerful design material.
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Products
5 Architectural Products for Higher Education Projects
From mass timber to twisted sunshades, these new materials are positioned to be first choices on university campuses.
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Products
8 Products and Sustainability Takeaways from KBIS 2024
Responsible manufacturing and healthy materials took centerstage at KBIS 2024, with new releases and programming.