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Not all materials are created equal when it comes to sustainability. By selecting glazing and framing materials with high durability, recyclability, and low embodied carbon, we help projects reduce their environmental footprint — without sacrificing performance or aesthetics. From thermally broken aluminum systems to glass coatings that improve solar control, our choices today can make a building more efficient for decades to come. At Sky Windows, sustainable material selection isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of the blueprint. #SustainabilitySpotlight #SustainableDesign #LowCarbonConstruction #MaterialInnovation #ACutAbove

We focus so much on plant-based, regenerative materials - and here’s why: ➜ Because they sequester carbon rather than emit it. ➜ Because they support human health instead of exposing us to toxic chemicals. ➜ Because as designers, architects, and builders, the choices we make every day directly shape our climate future. Building materials are responsible for over 20% of global CO₂ emissions - and the same materials that warm the planet are also making us sick ⬇️ Many high-emitting materials like concrete, steel, plastics, and synthetic finishes are produced from fossil fuels and contain toxic additives such as PFAS, VOCs, flame retardants, and formaldehyde. These chemicals pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the spaces we occupy. In other words, the same materials driving climate change are also driving health crises. Regenerative, biobased materials offer a path forward. They store carbon as they grow, reduce embodied emissions, and often avoid the toxic additives found in conventional products. By shifting what we specify, we can cut emissions, improve indoor air quality, and protect both people and the planet. If you care about climate action and healthier spaces, you already have the power to act. Start with the materials you specify. 💡 Go deeper in Master Class - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eqTPWEe2 #carbon #biobased #biobasedmaterials #biogenic #architecture #climate #climateaction #interiors #interiordesign #architect #health #materialhealth

MSR Design is demonstrating that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. For above-grade wall applications, the firm has shifted from plastic foam insulation to mineral wool boards—a durable, healthier, and inherently flame-resistant alternative. Mineral wool retains its R-value over time and dries well. It also performs exceptionally in fire resistance while remaining cost-effective. Leaders like MSR are demonstrating how thoughtful material choices can meet performance needs while moving the building industry toward a healthier, more sustainable future. ➡️ Explore “Designing Out Plastics: A Blueprint for Healthier Building Materials” for practical recommendations and real-world examples of leaders who are reducing plastics in the built environment. https://lnkd.in/eAfSebaU #Sustainable #HabitableFuture #Construction #Green #Building #EcoFriendly #DesignOutPlastics

MSR Design is leading the way towards healthier products. Simona Fischer, Paul Mellblom, Bjorn Olson, AIA LEED AP, Rhys MacPherson, Dagmara Cygler, Joon Ta

Isn’t assessing individual assets in retrofit too time consuming? “Not with the skills and technologies available today. Retrofitting can save time, cost and materials” says Rick Lee Associate and Retrofit Leader. With reuse and circular economy becoming the norm, there has been no better time to decide to retrofit. Retrofit is no longer a niche strategy - it’s a necessity. Read more in the latest article from Director and Retrofit Leader, Mike Edwards discussing the initial steps to start your retrofit journey, here: https://lnkd.in/duFs3XtU #Retrofit #Decarbonisation #SustainableDesign #LowCarbonFuture #BuiltEnvironment #NetZero #Sustainability

retrofitting needs rethink on how we reuse structure, facades and services to maximise investment for our clients and minimise impact on the carbon. it's a mindset shift

Do you plan to reduce your CO₂ footprint? Whether you’re coating interior furniture and doors or exterior façades and cladding, every step toward sustainability matters. Using Solvent-Based Coatings? Switching to waterborne plant-based systems can cut your CO₂ emissions by up to 50%. Already Waterborne? Our plant-based technology still helps you go greener with up to 40% renewable raw materials—without compromising performance. 👉 Curious about your potential CO₂ savings? Use our Carbon Footprint Calculator and see the difference you can make: [Insert link to calculator]

Next up in our 'Carbon made simple' series, we take a look at Carpet Tiles. Each week we take a different element of a typical commercial fit out and put it's carbon impact into perspective using clear language and real-world comparisons. We explore how that impact can be reduced through reuse, recycling and more sustainable specification choices. So what does this mean for carpet tiles?   👉 Reuse has the biggest impact. Second-hand tiles, such as those beginning to be offered by Tarkett and Ege Carpets, can cut emissions dramatically. Organisations like Uplyfted are also helping divert carpet tiles from landfill into social housing.   👉 Smarter fixing. When specifying carpet tiles in commercial fit out projects, products like mag tabs from IOBAC - from Circular Building Solutions Ltd can eliminate adhesives, making tiles far easier to reuse.   👉 Better materials. Where reuse isn’t possible, look to use tiles with face fibre's such as Aquafil Group’s Econyl, a regenerated, infinitely recyclable nylon.   👇 Read below to find out more. We want to communicate how simple, yet meaningful specification choices can reduce the environmental impact of commercial fit outs.   (Make sure to always read the label 😉)

For practical tips on how to reduce embodied carbon within a typical fit out, check out our latest post which is all about carpet tiles. It's estimated up to 97% of carpets in Europe are sent to landfill or burnt in incinerators. Which is why it's great to see that Tarkett and Ege Carpets are beginning to pilot reuse schemes, working to close the loop and keep tiles in circulation.

A huge thank you to arc magazine, for highlighting our commitment to sustainable, circular lighting! Future Designs return to reuse initiative has been recognised for its revolutionary approach to circularity in the built environment. This scheme for end-of-life Future Designs luminaires provides a fully traceable recycling and reuse service, ensuring that every component is responsibly managed while offering clients complete transparency and accountability throughout the disposal process. Through an innovative, step-by-step method, Future Designs either reuses components under its carbon careful™ initiative or recycles them, with eligibility extending to any VANE luminaires installed within the past 12 years. Follow the link to view the full feature: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZMktHBq Find out more about the initiative here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/efYm3nXv #lightthefuture #returntoreuse #sustainability #arcmagazine