The Materials Petal: Rationale and Strategies for Creating a Healthy, Low-Impact Built Environment

The seminar, The Materials Petal: Rationale and Strategies for Creating a Healthy, Low-Impact Built Environment, will take place on August 14th, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.   Join the Cincinnati Collaborative for an in-depth overview of the Materials Petal, one of the seven regenerative categories (or Petals) that define the Living Building Challenge (LBC). This course will discuss the intent and rationale behind the Materials Petal and illustrate how the LBC can help us generate places that minimize or eliminate toxins, reduce material usage, maximize reuse, and support a regenerative economy. This informative and inspirational presentation will include an in-depth look at real-life examples and case studies.

Learning Objectives: Understand the intent and philosophy behind the Material Petal.; Understand and identify the Red List chemicals that are potentially dangerous to humans and all life; Understand the ecological, social, and economic benefits of sourcing and salvaging local materials; and Learn how the Materials Petal encourages advocacy to move product manufacturers toward a more restorative economy and built environment.