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Materials compass
Find, compare, & specify low-carbon construction materials
Access 250,000+ materials in a curated construction LCA database — for consultants, designers, engineers, and procurement teams to make low-carbon choices for every project.
What is Materials Compass?
- Comprehensive database for construction product information: Environmental product declaration (EPDs), CFPs, TM65 data, and generic LCA data
- No life-cycle assessment (LCA) expertise required
- User-friendly tool for architects, specifiers, buyers, and construction professionals
Benefits
Search the world’s largest LCA database with ease
- Access over 250,000 construction materials from the industry's largest LCA database
- Browse materials in gallery or list views for intuitive navigation
- Leverage advanced filtering by category, manufacturing location, EPD programs, and more
Find locally available sustainable & low-carbon materials
- Make environmentally responsible material choices with ease
- Filter materials based on manufacturing location or distance to the construction site
- Reduce transportation-related environmental impacts
Create & share material specifications
- Create and manage bills of materials (BoM) for procurement with sustainable options
- Bookmark materials for quick access or mark company favorites for team-wide reference
- Seamlessly integrate selected materials into One Click LCA projects
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Comprehensive material search
Navigate 250,000+ materials database using categories, subcategories, or specific terms. Advanced filters enable precise searches by category, manufacturing country, EPD programs, and location-based options.
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Side-by-side material comparison
Easily compare materials focusing on key sustainability metrics like Global Warming Potential (GWP), enabling informed decision-making for sustainable construction.
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Material specification management
Create and manage material specification lists or BoMs for projects, with upcoming features for quantity input and other key BoM data, streamlining the project planning process.
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Bookmarking and favorites
Save materials of interest for quick access later or mark company favorites for team-wide reference, improving workflow efficiency and collaboration.
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One Click LCA project integration
One Click LCA users can directly add materials to their LCA projects within the software, seamlessly connecting material selection with comprehensive life-cycle assessments.
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Manufacturer-specific searches
Explore products from specific manufacturers, making it easy to find preferred suppliers or compare alternatives, while leveraging the vast LCA database for informed sustainable choices.
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Webinar replay — Materials Compass
Introduction to Materials Compass — find & compare low-carbon materials worldwide
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What is an EPD?
Understanding environmental product declarations, why they matter, and how to create them
