So if you're trying to keep your architecture license in Texas, you've gotta stay on top of continuing education (CE) – it's basically mandatory for staying legit and making sure you're up to date on all the new regs, sustainability…
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So, an AIA course is basically an educational program that's been given the thumbs up by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). These courses give you continuing education units (CEUs) if you're a licensed architect or design professional. The whole…
The late 2025 period has seen a significant convergence between material innovation and transparency requirements. Architectural materiality in 2026 leans toward authenticity and sustainability, with designers prioritizing low-carbon materials such as cross-laminated timber, hempcrete, bamboo composites, and mycelium insulation. The…
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Major architecture and engineering firms—including HDR, Perkins + Will, HKS, and ZGF—actively encourage building product manufacturers to provide HPDs as part of their specification requirements.
The launch of LEED v5 represents more than just an incremental update to the world's most widely recognized green building rating system—it marks a fundamental shift in how building products are evaluated, specified, and valued in sustainable construction. For manufacturers,…
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How many specification opportunities did your company lose last quarter because you didn't have a compliant HPD? The building products industry is experiencing a seismic shift toward transparency and sustainable materials disclosure. At the center of this transformation is the…
As we move through 2025, the landscape of chemical disclosure in building products has evolved dramatically, driven by regulatory changes, market demands, and the growing recognition that the built environment directly influences occupant health. The convergence of new standards, enhanced…
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The modern built environment profoundly impacts human health, with Americans spending approximately 90% of their time indoors. Yet for decades, the construction industry operated with limited awareness of how building materials and their chemical components affect occupant wellbeing. LEED has…
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 14,000 synthetic chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products for more than 70 years. Often called "forever chemicals," PFAS are valued for their unique properties: they resist…
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The overall purpose of the LEED v5 Low-Emitting Materials credit is to protect indoor air quality and human health by requiring the use of building materials with low or no emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This helps reduce indoor…
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The release of LEED v5 marks a seismic shift in green building — not just another update, but a radical realignment of what it means to build sustainably. This isn’t incremental change. This is a full-on sprint toward climate resilience,…
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The LEED v5 BD+C Materials and Resources Credit: Reduce Embodied Carbon marks a transformative shift in sustainable design, placing embodied carbon at the forefront of green building certification. For design professionals, this credit introduces both a challenge and an opportunity to…
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The Building Product Selection and Procurement credit is one of the most important LEED v5 credits for building product manufacturers. The credit is also critical for design professionals to understand since it significantly affects product specification. Some sustainability experts call…
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The USGBC emphasizes the importance of the Integrative Process in its LEED v5 rating system, particularly through the Integrative Process credit for New Construction and Core and Shell projects. This credit promotes a collaborative, early-stage approach to building design and construction,…
The release of LEED v5 in 2025 marks a pivotal shift in sustainable construction, with embodied carbon now front and center. Assessing and reporting embodied carbon is a mandatory prerequisite for LEED certification. This change compels building product manufacturers to…
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