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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · 5d

Countdown’s on for Greenbuild 2025! 🌿
Charley’s heading to Los Angeles in November, ready to talk healthier materials, portfolio strategy, and practical ways to make every project a little more human—and a lot more impactful.

#Greenbuild2025 #HealthyMaterials #BuildingImpact #MateriallyBetter

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · 26d

Nearly 70% of product decisions are made in the field. That reality makes clear communication and proper data translation essential—so specifications, submittals, and outcomes align.

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#greenbuilding #datascience #goals

Beyond the Blueprint: How Construction Decisions Shape Building Health Materially Better Sustainable Materials Leadership for the Built Environment

By Charley Stevenson 🎧 Listen to thIS story 4 min. 58 sec. “If the map doesn’t agree with the ground, the map is wrong.” Psychiatrist Gordon Livingston used this phrase to cut through the tension betw...

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Perfection is a moving target. In #healthier #materials work, waiting for “perfect” stalls progress. Science and #data shift; market realities change. What matters is forward momentum—one choice, one substitution, one project at a time.

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Progress, Not Perfection: Evolving Sustainability in the Built Environment

True sustainability is evolutionary, not absolute. Learn why incremental improvements drive impact in the built environment, when perfection is unattainable.

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re proud to celebrate our Associate Principal, Matt Root, as he wraps up six years of service on the NESEA board. In his latest blog, Matt reflects on his service and NESEA's commitment to building a supportive, professional community.

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Six Years on the NESEA Board: Community, Mentorship, and Sustainable Building

Insights from six years on the NESEA board—community, mentorship, and a lasting commitment to sustainable building and decarbonization.

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Sep 2

The legacy we leave behind is shaped by the attention we give today—to people, to products, and to the patterns that connect them. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being purposeful. Let's build better together—starting now.
#ClientForward #DataSolutions #EthicalLeadership #LegacyPortfolio

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Not every #data point deserves your attention. Not every insight earns your trust. We focus on the signals that reflect your priorities—drawn from the #materials choices, #project documents, and #sustainability #goals that shape your #portfolio. It’s about more alignment, not just more information.

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Context turns project data into meaningful insight. Start with project details—specs, submittals, and substitutions—not in isolation, but across time and across projects. At Materially Better we use that context to create a roadmap that turns your goals into reality. #BuildingScience #ProjectData

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 18

You’re already capturing the right information—specs, submittals, product logs—but it’s scattered, siloed, and hard to activate.

We bring it together, draw out the insights, and make it easier to align materials choices with goals.

#AIA #ProductData #ProjectClarity #AECstrategy #Sustanability

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Spec sheets. Submittals. RFIs. Logs. Every project generates a trail of data points—most of them hiding in plain sight. At Materially Better, we organize and analyze that data—turning your specs into clear signals, so teams can act with confidence and intention. #clientforwardsolutions #AIA

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 5

What are your buildings made of? Not just structurally—but ethically and strategically. We uncover patterns and connect the dots—so materials reflect values across every portfolios. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.
#AECstrategy #ClientFirst #SustainabilityWithSupport #sdgs

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Aug 5

Scaling #performance starts with knowing what works—and why. When clear #data guides your choices, you're not guessing. You're building on wins. We provide the data so you can repeat what works—so your #portfolio grows smarter, one data-backed decision at a time. #SustainableDesign #BuildingLegacy

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 29

At Materially Better, it all starts with you.

🎯 Your goals. Your values. Your challenges.
We listen—then turn that into action with strategy and support that reflects your mission.

Let’s build clarity, together.

#SustainableDesign #AECstrategy #ClientFirst #Red2Green #SustainabilityWithSupport

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 22

What does alignment look like on a job site?

👉 A #construction team with clear product documentation—eliminating guesswork

👉 A #spec that provides clarity

👉 A project team who can #trust the #data behind a product decision

Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.

#AEC #AIA #sustainability

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Your spec is a contract with your future self.

📋 Strong specs start with the right data and guidance.
Materially Better + Red2Green = clear, goal-aligned, repeatable choices. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™
#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sustainability sticks when the right info gets to the right hands—at the right time.

📐 From design to install, we keep project teams aligned.

🧰 Robust data, project management tools, clear documentation.

#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #GreenDesign #BuiltEnvironment #MateriallyBetter #CMF

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 14

Project teams need clearer pathways.

✨ Strategy, clarity, and real-world expertise—delivered by Materially Better.
🧩 Powered by Red2Green, our vetted materials data makes alignment easy.
📌 Align choices to goals. Accelerate trust. Build better.

Experience the Materially Better Advantage™

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jul 8

This isn’t about starting over. It’s about combining expert guidance with robust product data to make better materials choices—right now. And that’s exactly what we empower you to do. Experience the Materially Better Advantage™.

#SustainableDesign #YourMissionBuiltIn #MateriallyBetter #Red2Green

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jun 5

#AIA25 brings Charley Stevenson together with Tanya Eagle and Lona Rerick to discuss new metrics and reporting for the #AIA Materials Pledge—offering practical strategies for turning sustainable materials guidelines into actionable results. #sustainability #sustainableaction #builtenvironment

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌍 World Environment Day — a reminder that the choices we make shape our shared future. In the built environment, every materials decision is an opportunity to reduce harm, to advance #health, and to champion #sustainability in ways that ripple far beyond any single building. 💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jun 4

The new AIA Materials Pledge #metrics will demand more than one-off wins—they’ll require consistent, firm-wide #systems. That’s exactly what Charley will address at the #AIA25 session Materials Pledge to Material Improvements alongside Tanya Eagle and Lona Rerick. #sustainability #architect

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jun 3

The new #AIA Materials Pledge reporting requirements are coming—and the time to prepare is now. Set your alarm, bribe yourself with donuts, whatever it takes. 🍩☕ Just don’t miss this stellar 7:30 am session on Saturday, June 7th. #Sustainability #Architect #MaterialsPledge

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · Jun 2

Rise & shine, sustainability stars! 🌞 Set that alarm like your future depends on it—because the #AIA25 Materials Pledge to Material Improvements: Starting & Managing the Process session at 7:30 AM session on SATURDAY, JUNE 7 is too good to sleep through. #SustainableDesign #MaterialsPledge #AIA2025

Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · May 28

New @netpodsitive.bsky.social episode! Our own Charley & Matt sit down with Richard Garrett to talk materials, AI, burnout & hope in the built world—recorded at Living Future 2025. 🎙️💚
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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · May 27

Just back from #LF25, Charley Stevenson is focused on turning #inspiration into #implementation. Here he maps the shift from one-off #healthier materials wins to scalable, repeatable #solutions. materiallybetter.com/from-inspira...
#healthiermaterials #sustainabledesign #MateriallyBetter #Red2Green

From Inspiration to Implementation: The Next Phase of the Materials Movement Materially Better Sustainable Materials Leadership for the Built Environment

We don’t need new ideals—we need new ways to make those ideals actionable at every stage of design and construction. That’s what V3 is all about. That’s what Materially Better is built to support.

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Materially Better @materiallbetter.bsky.social · May 21

One standout at #LivingFuture2025: David Orr’s keynote. A powerful call to action on climate, justice & the systems behind our work. A reminder that #sustainability isn’t just about buildings—it’s about values & the future we’re building. Grateful for the #inspiration. #climatejustice #socialequity