TRENDING ON THE FORUM
Discover the top stories about influential spaces and makers in the commercial construction + design industry. Browse More Articles >
February 27, 2023
The Great Connector
In this episode, Jen Levisen is joined by Impact Icon Jon Strassner of American Society of Interior Designers and Break Some Dishes. Jon shares his tips for doing business with friends, why sustainability isn't enough, and how we just need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
January 17, 2023
A new class of spa and fitness center designs has emerged with high-design decor, luxe amenities, and unique touches sure to make experiences memorable for guests. Here are our editors' top picks from across Mortarr and ecomedes.
January 17, 2023
Phoenix Rising
In our first Impact Icons episode, Jen talks with Brandi Susewitz, Founder and CEO of Reseat, an award-winning digital platform automating and transforming the process of reselling high-quality office furniture across the country.

Impact Icons Podcast
Hosted by Mortarr and Ecomedes' Jen Levisen, Impact Icons celebrates sustainability leaders within the built environment who have been instrumental in building the foundations needed to shape the skyline for a greener tomorrow.
From energy and water to carbon, health, circularity, and social, our industry has unsung heroes who move the needle in one or more of these impact areas. These sustainability heroes are our Impact Icons, and it is the noblest cause for celebration! Join us each month as we meet these industry leaders and learn how and (most importantly) why they are working to shape a more sustainable future.
SUSTAINABILITY FROM THE FORUM
We're committed to building a healthier world. Look for the green sustainability design tile to read about sustainability across the industry. Browse More Articles >
January 16, 2023
Greenbuild 2022 — Our Most Memorable
From a community beach clean-up, to the beta launch of mindful MATERIALS' Portal, to a data-driven happy hour — IRL has never been more impactful or heart-warming as it was at the 20th annual Greenbuild International Conference. Here are some of the Ecomedes, Inc.’s team’s top moments.
November 16, 2022
mindful MATERIALS Takes Over Greenbuild
mindful MATERIALS launched the beta version of its new Portal and Digitized CMF at the 20th annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, Nov. 2 in San Francisco.
September 30, 2022
Protecting Patients and the Planet
This UK-based company is committed to reducing the negative impact the healthcare industry has on the environment one hospital curtain at a time. Meet Kwickscreen.
NEWS AROUND THE INDUSTRY
The latest from across the commercial construction + design industry. Discover More Industry News >
January 18, 2023
The Vinyl Institute announced the formation of VIABILITY, a first-of-its-kind, industry-wide recycling grant program aimed at accelerating post-consumer PVC recycling across the country.
December 22, 2022
mindful MATERIALS, Inc. Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
mindful MATERIALS, Inc is proud to announce that the Internal Revenue Service has granted the organization tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective as of January 24, 2022.
December 19, 2022
Reconstructing Construction
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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