BuildBetterStuff is a digital platform that centralizes structured, peer-reviewed material data for architects and construction professionals. It offers a searchable material library and real-world case studies to streamline the evaluation of low-impact, regenerative building materials. The platform standardizes carbon, health, and performance data, enabling users to download technical sheets and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for informed decision-making.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Architects and construction professionals face fragmented, inconsistent material data when researching low-impact building products. This makes it difficult to compare environmental performance, health impacts, and technical specifications across different sources, slowing down decision-making and increasing the risk of selecting unsuitable materials.
Solution
BuildBetterStuff provides an all-in-one platform that consolidates structured, peer-reviewed material data into a single, searchable location. The platform features a Material Library for standardized comparison of carbon, health, and performance metrics, alongside Case Studies that validate material performance in real-world applications. Users can quickly evaluate options, download technical sheets and EPDs, and link directly to suppliers for final verification, streamlining the research-to-specification workflow.
Target Audience
Primary users are architects, designers, and construction professionals seeking to evaluate and specify low-impact, healthy building materials for their projects.
Features
- Structured, standardized material data for apples-to-apples comparison of carbon, health, and performance metrics
- Curated case studies demonstrating real-world material performance and application
- Instant download of technical data sheets and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Direct links to suppliers for final verification and procurement
- Searchable database focused on low-impact, regenerative, and healthy building materials