Have you ever considered how many chemicals you encounter on a daily basis? It’s not something most of us typically think about unless there is a strong odor present or a warning label in eyesight. But the fact of the matter is, there’s almost no escaping them and you might be surprised to know just how many surround us and pose health and environmental risks.
Like all great movements, mindful MATERIALS grew out of a need. For many years, it existed as a database, but along that path, it began to attract stakeholders from all corners of the building industry who were passionate about proliferating healthy materials action. Architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and owners, to name a few, were joining in what was rapidly becoming an international movement.
Like all great movements, mindful MATERIALS grew out of a need. But this organization came from humble beginnings. It started as a database to serve the needs of one architecture firm, but soon grew into a global community of architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and owners who were looking for healthier materials.
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Humans are innately programmed to be sensitive to their environments. And much research has shown that the physical environment can have a greater impact on health and well-being than lifestyle and genetics. But this extends well beyond the visual aesthetics of a space.
