ILFI Staff

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) today kicked off the 2019 Living Future unConference, a sold-out gathering of 1,300+ experts in green building, placemaking and regenerative design who are celebrating the “Collaboration and Abundance” of a movement that is fast gaining momentum. Bill McKibben will provide the opening night keynote tomorrow evening, followed by keynote addresses from Mustafa Santiago Ali…

Inclusion of Living Products in LEED credits stands to grow adoption of healthy materials April 19, 2019 (Seattle, WA) – The Living Product Challenge (LPC) is now an approved certification path in the U.S. Green Building Council® (USGBC) LEED® v4/4.1 BD+C program. Living Product Challenge certified products join Declare as a compliant pathway in the LEED version 4 and 4.1…

We are incredibly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Patti Southard, a driving, visionary force in regenerative design + social equity here in Seattle. Patti served as Program Manager at King County GreenTools, championing for green buildings. She was instrumental in advocating for Living Buildings, spoke at the Living Future unConference every year, and was honored as…

This spring, a global community of changemakers will convene in Seattle to turn ideas into action at the 2019 Living Future unConference. This three-day event brings together a diverse group of leaders – from the AEC Community, Manufacturers, Government + Non-profit, and Owners + Developers – collaborating in pursuit of transformative action. Featuring 50+ sessions and keynotes from Bill McKibben…

We’re living among 7.4 billion people and counting. Human-caused climate change is happening today. Major ecological systems are in decline and environmental disasters are the likeliest global risk we face today. It doesn’t have to be this way. At the International Living Future Institute, we support structures that regenerate life, materials designed for our health, communities that thrive in connectivity…

At ILFI, our members inspire meaningful change around the globe. This global community shepherds the creation of a Living Future as they certify cutting-edge buildings and materials, spread the word about the Living Building Challenge in 60 nations, and make our communities more resilient for generations to come. You’re aware of the many reasons to join us for the Living…

Regan from Minnesota put her passion for the natural world into action by becoming a member of the International Living Future Institute. In Minneapolis, she began a zero-waste community group that quickly grew to include over 100 members and local supporters. Recognizing the importance of radical group action in addressing the overwhelming issue of climate change, she decided to become…