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Case studies Apr 28

How Implenia Uses 2050 Materials for Early Carbon Decisions

Implenia, Switzerland’s largest construction and real estate company, is setting a new standard for low-carbon building by using the 2050 Materials platform during early design stages. For the first time, embodied carbon benchmarks were applied as a formal evaluation criterion in architecture competitions. By integrating real-time carbon analysis with Swiss standards like KBOB and SIA 2032, Implenia was able to make transparent, cost-effective carbon comparisons across design proposals—well before execution. The result: faster decisions, higher sustainability compliance, and a repeatable method for future low-carbon projects.

Sustainable office design materials available on the 2050 Materials platform.

Data & Research Apr 07

The Most Interesting Low Carbon Products in Office Design

In this article and collection, we highlight 11 outstanding products that contribute to a lower carbon footprint in office design.

A selection of sustainable and innovative building boards featured on 2050 Materials, designed for sustainable construction and improved performance.

Data & Research Mar 31

Top Low Carbon Building Boards: Performance, Benefits, and Use Cases

The building boards highlighted in this article and collection showcase low-carbon innovation in modern construction.

Curated energy efficient building materials collection at 2050 Materials

Data & Research Mar 24

11 Interesting Energy Efficient Building Materials for Reduced Environmental Impact

Discover a collection of energy efficient building materials that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also contribute to long-term durability.

Curated collection of waste-based materials on the 2050 Materials Platform.

Data & Research Mar 17

The Role of Waste-Based Building Materials in Achieving Net Zero

By integrating waste-based materials into construction, architects and developers can build more sustainable, resilient, and carbon-neutral structures.

Discover the collection of biobased materials on the 2050 Materials Platform.

Data & Research Mar 10

The Most Interesting Low Carbon Biobased Products in 2025

The transition to biobased materials is more than just an industry trend — it is a crucial step toward reducing carbon emissions and achieving global sustainability goals

Data & Research Mar 03

A Collection of Fire-Resilient Building Solutions

Discover innovative solutions that protect buildings and their occupants from fire risks while lowering emissions.

Herzog & de Meuron sustainable architecture case study showcasing innovative design and material efficiency.

Case studies Feb 06

LCA at Herzog & de Meuron: Building an Integrated Digital Workflow

Custom LCA Tools for Seamless Integration.

Climate Adaptation Collection by 2050 Materials showcasing sustainable building solutions for a resilient future.

Data & Research Jan 20

Building Resilience: Low-Carbon Products Driving Climate Adaptation Solutions

Building materials play a critical role in helping us adapt to climate change impacts.