A Living Building is free from worst-in-class toxic and hazardous substances, addresses the sustainability of materials manufacture, accounts for the construction waste and carbon emissions created by the construction process, and sources from an appropriate materials and services radius. Learn how to address these issues during the design and construction process.

The ideal is a future where all materials in the built environment are safe and replenishable and have no negative impact on human and ecosystem health. The precautionary principle guides our materials decisions.

Sessions:

M01: Introduction to LCA and the Materials Red List    Originally live on July 30, 2008. Slated for re-recording in 2009.

M02: Toward Zero Waste    Coming in late 2009

M03: Understanding Carbon Offsets    Available now!

M04: Responsible Industry    Available now!

M05: Materials Chemistry    Coming in 2010.