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.

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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
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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
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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
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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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Find & compare low-carbon materials from around the world

Find, compare, and choose sustainable construction materials effortlessly. Make data-driven decisions for your next project!

Advanced features for smarter material selection

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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.

Materials Compass options

 

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Easy & quick comparisons

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Create specification lists & share data

Information regarding leading manufacturers and their EPDs can be found on the public website materials.oneclicklca.com where manufacturers can showcase their environmental credentials on their own pages. See how Schneider Electric leads the way in using manufacturer pages to advance environmental impact transparency in MEP.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about Materials Compass

Do I need a One Click LCA license to use the Materials Compass, or is it a standalone product?

Materials Compass can be used as a standalone product or added to a license as an add-on. It is also included with One Click LCA Expert licenses.

Is a free version of Materials Compass available?

Yes, see the versions above for more details.

How much does the Materials Compass cost?

Talk to our experts to learn more about Materials Compass and find the best solutions for your team and projects.

Can I compare Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) using the Materials Compass?

Yes, you can compare EPDs directly within the Materials Compass without needing the LCA tool.

resources

Learn more

Webinar replay — Materials Compass

Introduction to Materials Compass — find & compare low-carbon materials worldwide

Video — LCA data

LCA data — the what, why, & how from the world's largest construction LCA database

What is an EPD?

Understanding environmental product declarations, why they matter, and how to create them

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