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Our Mission for a Healthier World<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Creating regenerative buildings and materials that foster human
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Building a Future Worth Living In<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Imagine a world where buildings are built with sustainability in mind, where communities thrive in harmony with nature, and where everyone has access to a fair and equitable future. That’s the vision of the International Living Future Institute (Living Future). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our programs have already transformed over 55 million square feet of real estate and brought 1,000+ sustainable products to life, impacting communities across the United States and beyond. We’re proving that a better future, one that is both socially just and ecologically vibrant, is within our grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regenerative <\/mark>Buildings<\/mark><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The built environment has the power to create positive change. The Living Building Challenge empowers regenerative design practitioners to go beyond harm reduction, ensuring their projects actively enhance human and ecological health while strengthening communities and economies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainable<\/mark> Materials<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through the Living Product Challenge and Declare we\u2019re making sure that everyone can find and secure products that are healthy and regenerative\u2014supporting both people and the planet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Equitable <\/mark>Organizations<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A healthy environment should be accessible to everyone. We believe that environmental justice is inseparable from social justice, and this principle drives our work on products, buildings, and communities. Our Just Label program empowers organizations to demonstrate their commitment to these values, advancing the pursuit of true justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Become a Member<\/mark><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living Future Membership connects you to the people, tools, and ideas driving regenerative design. From your first step in the movement to influencing global markets\u2014membership is how you can lead the way to a Living Future with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join our mailing list to stay informed with the latest news and resources in the movement towards a living future for all. Sign up for our monthly newsletter using this form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n