mindful MATERIALS

The Common Materials Framework- A Game Changer in the Built Environment By creating a shared language for material impact, CMF brings clarity to an industry often bogged down by fragmented data and overlapping certifications. ?? CMF by mindful MATERIALS simplifies material assessment by organizing it into five key dimensions: ?? Ecosystem health ?? Human health ?? Climate health ?? Circularity ?? Social health & equity This modular approach bridges gaps between manufacturers, designers, engineers, and decision-makers, ensuring that materials are evaluated holistically. By aligning multiple sustainability standards under one framework, CMF makes it easier to compare and communicate material impacts across projects. Adopting a standardized, easy-to-consume format is essential for moving the industry toward better material choices.??? Could this kind of standardization be the key to scaling regenerative design? ??

“Art, Brent, and Rand’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the growth and impact of mindful MATERIALS during their tenure with the board, and their legacy will continue to inspire our work,” says Annie Bevan, mM CEO. Please join us in thanking HMTX Industries’ Arthur Clarke III, Kingspan Group’s Brent Trenga, and HKS, Inc.’s Rand Ekman, FAIA, LEED Fellow,?for their commitment to mM and their time on our board. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gkG6ZkzF

“One of the greatest challenges we face as built environment practitioners is how to make better-informed decisions about the materials we use with consideration for their full impact on humans and the natural world. I’m excited to join the mindful MATERIALS Board to support industry collaboration and accelerate a shift towards a more informed and regenerative materials economy.” Help us welcome Gensler’s David Briefel to our Board of Directors! Meet the rest of our board members and officers > https://lnkd.in/gkG6ZkzF

Ready to take action on sustainability? If you're reading this, we know you are. So, make plans to join our team in Portland, Oregon, for Living Future's #LivingFuture2025 — Accelerating Regenerative Action. Only together can we do the work necessary to create a more sustainable world. Register and learn more >>> https://lf25.org/register? (Regular ticket pricing ends March 31!) #LivingFuture #LF25

"I’m honored to join the mindful MATERIALS Board and contribute to an organization leading the way in driving transparency, sustainability, and collaboration in the built environment. At ASSA ABLOY, we recognize the power of materials in shaping a healthier, more responsible future, and I look forward to working alongside industry leaders to advance this critical mission." Join us in welcoming ASSA ABLOY Group's Amy Musanti to our Board of Directors! Meet the rest of our board members and officers > https://lnkd.in/gkG6ZkzF

We are so proud to be partnering with Grace Farms Foundation for the fourth annual Design for Freedom by Grace Farms Summit, which will take place on March 27, 2025, in New Canaan, CT Join Annie Bevan, Laurel Ch?dzyński, and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers for this transformative day of action. Together, we're building momentum with #DesignforFreedom to eliminate forced and child labor from the building materials supply chain and create a more ethical, transparent built environment. Register now to be part of this crucial conversation: https://lnkd.in/eUzPcphf #DesignForFreedom #DesignForFreedomSummit #EthicalBuilding

Sustainability is a critical topic, but it’s not always easy to translate complex environmental challenges into something digestible for younger audiences. #mindfulMATERIALS member Antonio Holguin has taken on that challenge with his upcoming children's book, "The Adventures of the Arroyo Amigos." *And* it references the #CommonMaterialsFramework (the ?? on top of our excitement for Antonio and this book)!! We chatted with Antonio to learn more about his latest endeavor > https://lnkd.in/guwiMmZR

"By aligning with innovative partners like BuildingEase, we can amplify the impact of the Common Materials Framework and accelerate the adoption of sustainable materials," says mM CEO Annie Bevan. BuildingEase’s?integration of?the?CMF into their platform?will enable more project teams to find products that meet their materials criteria - or establish their own criteria based on the CMF. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDbQ_qpQ

Join us for the 4th annual Design for Freedom Summit on 3/27 to hear vital insights on prioritizing social health and equity on the path towards a more ethical, sustainable and transparent building materials supply chain. During the breakout session, "Industry Alignment: Social Health & Equity" attendees will hear critical perspectives from subject matter experts: Illya Azaroff, FAIA, Principal of +LAB Architect PLLC. and The American Institute of Architects (AIA) President 2026; Lindsay Baker, CEO, Living Future; Annie Bevan, CEO, mindful MATERIALS; Vardhan Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, Acelab; and Kelly Worden, MPH, VP, ESG and Social Sustainability, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The 2025 Design for Freedom Summit is going to be extraordinary day of hope, action, inspiration and awareness. We look forward to welcoming hundreds of thought leaders spanning architecture, engineering, construction, tech, government, manufacturing, non-profits, real estate, and academia, all dedicated to supporting human rights. Together, we can remove forced and child labor from the built environment! Register now to accelerate the Design for Freedom movement and be part of this year's Summit. Save your spot and find more details: https://lnkd.in/eUzPcphf

We've always wanted the #CommonMaterialsFramework to be everywhere you need it to be. Today, we're thrilled to announce that access to the CMF is expanding to additional tools such as BuildingEase, products.ecomedes.com, and Materially Better (IES) — with more platforms on the way! Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/g-9eDnxh