The Planet-Saving Superpowers of Designers: Sustainable Practices That Create Industry Change

by Mike Johnson and Ryan Smith More than ever, sustainability is top of mind for designers and architects, but implementing green building standards can be confusing and overwhelming for both large and small businesses. In our latest inspirational CEU, Planet Forward: A Course in Optimized & Net Positive Materials, our team demonstrates to designers and architects the power they have to make positive changes to material selection and specifications in their practice. By the end, designers will walk away with an empowering tool kit in hand to implement company-wide policy procedures around material transparency and optimized products, ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. We had the chance to speak with Alexandra Muller, Director of Collaborative Impact at mindful MATERIALS and former Associate Director of Standards & Policy at the International Living Future Institute, to incorporate relevant insight on the topic. Muller further expands on material transparency and provides a …