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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
- Explore the free and paid options to find the best fit for your needs.
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.
Manufacturer pages
Access sustainability data from leading manufacturers
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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
