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Register for Living Future 2026
Register for Living Future 2026
Living Future 2026 April 14-17, 2026 | Seattle, Washington
Sponsor LF26
Sponsor LF26
Living Future 2026 April 14-17, 2026 | Seattle, Washington
Exhibit at LF26
Exhibit at LF26
Living Future 2026 April 14-17, 2026 | Seattle, Washington
Volunteer at LF26
Volunteer at LF26
2026 Living Future Hero Nominations
2026 Living Future Hero Nominations
The Living Future Hero Award was created to acknowledge and celebrate individuals in the regenerative design community who have dedicated significant time and effort to advancing the Living Future programs and mission. The individuals chosen as our Heroes are current Living Future Members who go above and beyond in advancing regenerative buildings, sustainable materials, and equitable organizations through both advocacy and practice, while championing Living Future projects and products within their communities. This year’s Heroes will be honored during an in-person awards ceremony at Living Future 2026 (April 14-17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington). We invite you to nominate individuals who exceed expectations in environmental advocacy and embody the vision of an equitable living future. You can read about past winners here: 2025, 2023,2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, & Complete list of all past Heroes. Nominations are due January 28, 2026
2025 Year In Review
2025 Year In Review
Advancing the K–12 Sector Towards a Regenerative Future
Advancing the K–12 Sector Towards a Regenerative Future
What if every school building could nourish minds and bodies, model climate action, and inspire the next generation of advocates? This year, we worked with a cohort of public school administrators in Pennsylvania to explore this question and identify...
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Give a Gift. Grow a Living Future. Help us build a future that gives back more than it takes. Pier 56 Mithun Office in Seattle, WA. LBC Petal Certified. Photo by Kevin Scott. 2025 Year In Review Our report shows what these changemakers can achieve, featuring powerful stories of collective impact driven by our community.
Declare Equity Pilot Interest Form
Declare Equity Pilot Interest Form
Living Future is piloting a new program, Declare Equity, which is a product-level label created to bring human rights, fair labor, and social impact to the center of the building materials conversation. Declare Equity represents the next evolution of our work to illuminate what is inside the products we use — and now, who is behind them. Please complete this form if you are interested in receiving periodic updates or engaging with our development process. Thank you!
Design to the Nines: Using Regenerative Materials to Restore Earth’s Nine Planetary Boundaries
Design to the Nines: Using Regenerative Materials to Restore Earth’s Nine Planetary Boundaries
The 2025 Living Future Materials Report, Design to the Nines: Using Regenerative Materials to Restore Earth’s Nine Planetary Boundaries, is a rallying call for the built environment to shift from sustainability to regeneration and reparation. Drawing from the Stockholm Resilience Centre's Planetary Boundaries Framework
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Our Mission for a Healthier World: Creating regenerative buildings and materials that foster human well-being, environmental health, and thriving communities.
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LF26 Sessions
LF26 Sessions
Living Future 2026 April 14-17, 2026 | Seattle, Washington
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Living Future Professional Membership
Living Future Professional Membership
Living Future Membership allows you to engage with a global community dedicated to transforming the building industry through the holistic lens of climate, health, and equity. Become a Professional Member to experience full access to our suite of member benefits!
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Living Future Free Membership
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Corporate Packages
Corporate Packages
Scalable options for membership access, brand visibility, and ease of administration. Select the best Corporate Membership option for your team.
Programs + Initiatives
Programs Overview
Programs Overview
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
Best Practices Guide for Red List Free Affordable Housing Our Red List Free Affordable Housing Guidebook is an essential resource for anyone in the affordable housing sector who wants to make healthier material choices for their residents, workers, and communities. By following our simple and straightforward recommendations, you can begin specifying Red List Free materials
Declare
Declare
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Just
Living Building Challenge
Living Building Challenge
Living Product Challenge
Living Product Challenge
Zero Carbon Certification
Zero Carbon Certification
Zero Energy Certification
Zero Energy Certification
Education
Browse our online courses!
Browse our online courses!
Living Future Accreditation
Living Future Accreditation
LFA for Teams | Save with Group Enrollment
LFA for Teams | Save with Group Enrollment
Resources
Fostering Equity and Wellness: The Path to a Thriving Workplace Cultur – Living Future
Fostering Equity and Wellness: The Path to a Thriving Workplace Cultur – Living Future
2025-2027 Strategic Plan - Living Future
2025-2027 Strategic Plan - Living Future
Affordable Housing Guidebook
Affordable Housing Guidebook
Biophilic Design Toolkit
Biophilic Design Toolkit
Just 3.0 FAQ
Just 3.0 FAQ
Living Building Challenge Case Studies
Living Building Challenge Case Studies
Living Future Interactive Project Map
Living Future Interactive Project Map
Materials For Affordable Housing
Materials For Affordable Housing
The Red List
The Red List
Red List Free Affordable Housing Guidebook
Red List Free Affordable Housing Guidebook
Design the Future Podcast
Design the Future Podcast
Declare Public Database
Declare Public Database
What is a Living Building?
What is a Living Building?
Leveraging Regenerative Buildings to Drive Economic, Social and Cultural Change: Learning from Pittsburgh
Leveraging Regenerative Buildings to Drive Economic, Social and Cultural Change: Learning from Pittsburgh
Trim Tab + Press Releases
Trim Tab | Advancing Equity in Materials
Trim Tab | Advancing Equity in Materials
Trim Tab | A Better World Is Possible
Trim Tab | A Better World Is Possible
Trim Tab | Carbon Accounting
Trim Tab | Carbon Accounting
Trim Tab | Become a Living Future Accredited Professional
Trim Tab | Become a Living Future Accredited Professional
Trim Tab | Refined & Aligned
Trim Tab | Refined & Aligned
Trim Tab | Infrastructure Buildings for the Living Future
Trim Tab | Infrastructure Buildings for the Living Future
In The News
Trellis | Amazon, Google and Harvard demonstrate the value created by regenerative buildings
Trellis | Amazon, Google and Harvard demonstrate the value created by regenerative buildings
Bloomberg | The White House Delivers a New Definition for Zero-Energy Buildings
Bloomberg | The White House Delivers a New Definition for Zero-Energy Buildings
Chadstone Place achieves Australia's first Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute
Chadstone Place achieves Australia's first Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute
New York Times | Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
New York Times | Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
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