The Architect's material sourcebook for low-carbon, healthy, sustainable design.
Stop wrestling with fragmented product sheets. We turn complex data into structured, peer-reviewed knowledge so you can specify with confidence smarter and faster.
Free instant access to verified material data, case studies and design strategies
Free instant access to verified material data, case studies and design strategies
Make early-stage decisions with relevant metrics
Make early-stage decisions with relevant metrics
Save hours on manual research and reporting
Save hours on manual research and reporting
The Architect's material sourcebook for low-carbon, healthy, sustainable design.
Stop wrestling with fragmented product sheets. We turn complex data into structured, peer-reviewed knowledge so you can specify with confidence smarter and faster.
Free instant access to verified material data, case studies and design strategies
Make early-stage decisions with relevant metrics
Save hours on manual research and reporting
All-in-one Platform
Access structured, peer-reviewed material data in one place without navigating fragmented, inconsistent information.
All-in-one Platform
Access structured, peer-reviewed material data in one place without navigating fragmented, inconsistent information.
All-in-one Platform
Access structured, peer-reviewed material data in one place without navigating fragmented, inconsistent information.
Streamlined Workflows
Reduce time spent researching materials and explore options from early design stages. Use the insights provided to inform your own evaluation.
Streamlined Workflows
Reduce time spent researching materials and explore options from early design stages. Use the insights provided to inform your own evaluation.
Streamlined Workflows
Reduce time spent researching materials and explore options from early design stages. Use the insights provided to inform your own evaluation.
Support Informed Decisions
Evaluate and compare environmental data with clarity. Minimise risk when introducing new materials.
Support Informed Decisions
Evaluate and compare environmental data with clarity. Minimise risk when introducing new materials.
Support Informed Decisions
Evaluate and compare environmental data with clarity. Minimise risk when introducing new materials.
One Platform Two Databases
One Platform, Two Databases
Material Library
Material Library
Compare materials using structured, standardised data
How it works in three steps
Search
Start your search based on your project phase. Filter by exact material type, certification, and manufacturer in our Material Library, or browse real-world strategies and extract "Hero Materials" directly from our Case Studies.
Search
Start your search based on your project phase. Filter by exact material type, certification, and manufacturer in our Material Library, or browse real-world strategies and extract "Hero Materials" directly from our Case Studies.
Evaluate
Get everything you need in one place. Review vital carbon, health, and performance data standardized for easy comparison. Instantly download technical sheets and EPDs, or click through to the supplier for final verification.
Evaluate
Get everything you need in one place. Review vital carbon, health, and performance data standardized for easy comparison. Instantly download technical sheets and EPDs, or click through to the supplier for final verification.
Decide
Move from research to action. Select the materials that perfectly align with your project's goals and confidently integrate them into your presentation, specifications, knowing they are backed by trusted architectural data.
Decide
Move from research to action. Select the materials that perfectly align with your project's goals and confidently integrate them into your presentation, specifications, knowing they are backed by trusted architectural data.
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