Interior finish materials set the standard for product transparency and disclosure within the building materials industry. Most products with available transparency documentation come from this sector, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and accountability. However, architectural products still lag in these efforts. This session will explore how interior finishes have led the charge in transparency and why it’s time for architectural product manufacturers to step up, disclose critical information, and work toward improving the sustainability and safety of their offerings. Learn why transparency matters, and how the entire industry can benefit from following the lead of interior finish materials.

mindful MATERIALS’ and our Forum partners present one of the outputs of this year’s work, 2024 State of the Building Industry Report. The report highlights the ongoing challenges and breakthroughs in sustainable material manufacturing, sourcing, and specification. Discover how the industry is moving towards simplified, more transparent decision-making—creating an "easy button" for the buildings industry to access and measure sustainable, high-performance materials, and design, build and measure sustainable, high-performing buildings.

This session highlights the pivotal role of sustainable materials in creating eco-friendly and resilient designs. You’ll learn how to integrate sustainable material choices throughout the design process, from concept to execution, while maintaining a balance between aesthetics, performance, and sustainability. Panelists will share practical strategies to meet project goals and client expectations without compromising on environmental impact. Gain actionable insights and tools for making informed material selections that contribute to both the success of your designs and the planet’s well-being.

In 2023, a radical collaboration was announced to scale industry action around the use of sustainable building products. Join AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC and mM for an update on how their alignment efforts over the past year are advancing the adoption of the Common Materials Framework within key building rating systems and pledge commitments, aligning efforts across sectors, and scaling impact to drive meaningful change in the built environment.

Join Habitable, Carbon Leadership Forum, Design For Freedom, and mindful MATERIALS as they explore how research and science are key to simplifying sustainable materials selection. This session will dive into research-supported tools and resources streamlining and accelerating decision-making and optimization efforts in the building materials industry.