The Living Product Expo in Pittsburgh

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and its Living Building Challenge and Living Product Challenge certification standards, are gaining mind share and the attention of the architecture and design communities at a rapid pace. It’s nearly impossible to gloss over what the ILFI is accomplishing, but for a deeper dive into its world, sustainability experts are attending ILFI’s two annual conferences. In fear of environmental FOMO, we at officeinsight decided to pack our bags and head to the Living Product Expo, held September 12-14. A few weeks ago, an officeinsight article featured a new development in Cleveland, a city busy remaking itself. Just over two hours east of “The Land” is Pittsburgh, a city about 10-15 years ahead of Cleveland in rejuvenation efforts. As the host city of the Living Product Expo, Pittsburgh is charging ahead in environmental and technology fields, working hard to refashion itself as a leader city …