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VERT - Next-Generation LCA Tool for the Built Environment
Case studies May 07

LCA tools in the built environment — VERT WLC Tool, powered by 2050 Materials

The landscape of LCA tools in the built environment is evolving rapidly. The status quo is shifting towards more advanced, API-driven solutions.

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Visualizing Data - Plotting Graphs and Deriving Statistics
Data & Research May 06

AECData Python Library Step 3— Visualizations & Statistical Analysis

Using the open-source Python package aecdata to do statistical analysis and plot graphs.

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API Data Integration
Data & Research May 02

AECData Python Library Step 2— Get filters and retrieve product data

Get your first data table with AECData.

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Data & Research Apr 29

AECData Python Library Step 1 — Authenticate and Initialize Your Project

Easy Authentication and User Initialization with AECData

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Data & Research Apr 22

aecdata — An Open Source Python Library to do more with Construction Data

There's more to produce data than doing an LCA.

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Innovative Design and Operation in Construction
Data & Research Apr 15

Opinion: How LLMs Will Transform The Way Designers Interact With Data

Will chatGPT allow architects and engineers to become data-wizards and climate champions?

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insulation materials
Insight Library Apr 11

llustrated Guides to Insulation Materials

Our commitment at 2050 Materials is to support the construction industry's shift towards more sustainable practices. This guide is a vital tool in that journey, designed to empower you with knowledge and practical solutions.

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Manufacturer Spotlights Apr 09

Case Study: Strocks Solutions For The Arbour Development, Tribeca Kings Cross and Bellingdon Nursery

In this case study we uncover the practicality and possibilities inherent in Strocks as we navigate the landscape of building materials  based on their sustainability performance.

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News & Regulations Apr 04

The US Department of Energy Gives Lower-Carbon Building Materials Top Priority

The US Department of Energy announced that several dozen projects aimed at assisting in the decarbonization of the industrial sector and lowering the cost of environmentally friendly production will receive $6 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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