The challenge

The change

The solution

How do manufacturers share product content information, in a standard format, effectively and efficiently across the building industry? 

The mindful MATERIALS Collaborative is transforming the way products are selected; providing the tools needed to consider human health and environmental impacts of products in the built environment.

mindful MATERIALS Library has been developed by the industry for the industry, to provide a common way for manufacturers to clearly communicate transparency and optimization information for their building products.

Manufacturers showcasing products in the mindful MATERIALS digital Library is facilitated by GIGA’s platform Origin and a team of industry product reviewers.  Manufacturers manage all product information directly in a free Origin account, connect to or upload relevant integrated certification and disclosure documents for each product, then submit for review and admission to the Library.  The end result provides industry users with direct, free access to building products that meet a sustainability criteria baseline.