Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.
Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.
Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.
Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.
Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.
Update! HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK IS NOW HABITABLE.

Creating a path to
planetary health.

Think of it as a rebalancing act.

Habitable activates science to reimagine the materials economy so we can rebalance the health of humans and our planet.

There are many threats facing our planet, from climate change to chemical pollution. Out of the 9 planetary boundaries that we must stay within to survive and thrive, we’ve crossed the threshold for 6 of them. To protect our future, we must think holistically to find intersectional solutions.

OUR STRATEGY

A materials economy for
people and the planet.

Our take-make-waste model of consumption is putting our communities and climate at risk.

Admitting our problem is the first step: to restore nature’s balance, we have to reexamine the impact that economic decisions have on planetary and human health. 

POLLUTION
Healing the planet heals ourselves.

Pollution harms both the environment and human health. By being mindful of our choices in production and consumption, we can make a positive impact.

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CLIMATE CHANGE
Tackle climate change from
every angle.

Climate change is only one of nine earth systems that impact our planet’s health. We must broaden our focus beyond carbon reduction and GHGs to develop holistic solutions that can address them all.

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EQUITY
Design
with equity
in mind.

Prioritizing equity in product design and selection protects marginalized communities and ecosystems, envisioning a future where conscious choices eliminate negative impacts.

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Hidden in plain sight: our disposable plastic buildings.

New research exposing buildings’ contribution to global plastic pollution.

Did you know that building and construction is the second highest-consuming sector of plastics, behind packaging? Habitable has launched two new research reports that dive into the hidden plastics in our building products and what sustainability professionals can do today to take action.

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OUR SOLUTIONS

Begin by changing
what we do next.

The impact of the materials economy on our communities and climate has reached a crisis point.

To rebalance the health of our planet, we must make and build things in a way that’s less harmful and more healthful.

BETTER TOGETHER

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