They’re everywhere—our homes, offices, roads, and cities are built with them. But behind the convenience and durability of common building materials like concrete, steel, and timber lies an environmental problem needing to be solved. These materials are the backbone of modern construction, but their environmental and social costs are staggering. From carbon emissions and resource depletion to habitat destruction and water scarcity, the industry’s reliance on these materials is unsustainable.

 

Let’s take a closer look at the industry standards today:

 

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