We Stand by

Making Sustainable Choices Visible.

The Weight of What We Build

Ready to question what we build — and why?

Tap a material to explore its story, weight, and impact and discover alternatives.

TOTAL MATERIAL EXPLORED

0 / 0
  • Zone 1
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3

BURDEN
0 / 0 MATERIAL EXPLORED

Embodied carbon, toxicity, energy waste. The heavy cost of building as we do now.

  • Concrete (CEM I)

    Pure Portland Cement, Cold, heavy, dense foundational and carbon-intensive

     Concrete (CEM I) 0.12-0.14 1.5-2.5 Structural Literal and embodied weight of conventional construction. downcycle red
  • Gravel Pit
    Gravel Pit

    Loose aggregate, visually enclosed, sonically dull

     Gravel Pit ~0.01 0.3-0.8 Demolition Debris Residual foundation of generic construction, invisible footprint of extraction recycle red
  • Demolished Bricks
    Demolished Bricks

    Crushed masonry from demolition, tactile rubble mosaic

     Demolished Bricks ~0.25 2.0-4.0 Demolition Debris Aestheticization of waste; memory of previous structures red
  • Acrylic Paint
    Acrylic Paint

    Solvent-based surface coating emitting VOCs

     Acrylic Paint 3.0-5.0 90-120 Finish Glossy finish masking toxicity red
  • Aluminium Composite
    Aluminium Composite
    Glossy cladding panel with high energy footprint
     Aluminium Composite  ~10.5 ~200 Cladding Aesthetic control at ecological expense red
  • PU Spray Foam
    PU Spray Foam

    Fast-expanding insulation with chemical footprint

     PU Spray Foam 2.5-4.5 140-160 Insulation Speed over sustainability, greenwashed performance red
  • Fiberglass Insulation
    Fiberglass Insulation

    Synthetic fiber insulation, irritating and non-biodegradable

     Fiberglass Insulation 1.2-1.6 15-25 Insulation Standard thermal comfort at a hidden health cost red
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
    EPS/XPS

    Light, crackly foam insulation with poor recyclability

     EPS/XPS 2.5-4.0 80-100 Insulation Lightweight illusion with heavy environmental cost downcycle red
  • PVC Pipe
    PVC Pipe

    Smooth plastic used in plumbing, durable but toxic

     PVC Pipe 2.0-2.5 ~80 Plumbing Hidden toxicity in everyday infrastructure red
  • Bitumen Membrane
    Bitumen Membrane
    Sticky, petroleum-based waterproofing surface
     Bitumen Membrane 0.5-0.8 30-50 Waterproofing Legacy of fossil fuels embedded in the building envelope red
  • Glossy Vinyl
    Glossy Vinyl

    Synthetic, high-sheen plastic sheet with VOC emissions.

     Glossy Vinyl 2.5-4.0 80-100 Synthetic Surface Synthetic, high-sheen plastic sheet with VOC emissions.
  • Sand Pile
    Sand Pile

    Dry, loose fill symbolic of impermanence.

     Sand Pile 0.001-0.01 0.1-0.3 Loose Fill Ephemeral base, always shifting under modern design. reuse yellow

REFLECTION
0 / 0 MATERIAL EXPLORED

A pause, A space of stillness, earth tones, and ancient wisdom.

  • Straw-Clay
    Straw-Clay

    Mixture of chopped straw and clay binder

     Straw-Clay 0.02-0.05 0.5-0.8 Bio-Wall Element Simple wall tech with warmth and memory reuse green
  • Timber Offcut
    Timber Offcut

    Structural wood cut remnants

     Timber Offcut 0.08-0.12 2.2-3.0 Wood Element Byproduct given identity, reuse and texture reuse green
  • Handwoven Linen
    Handwoven Linen

    Coarse woven textile made from bast fibers

     Handwoven Linen 0.03-0.05 1.5-3.0 Textile Tactile ancestry and honesty in fibers reuse green
  • Clay Tile
    Clay Tile

    Baked clay surface tile with matte glaze

     Clay Tile 0.15-0.2 4.5-5.5 Flooring Earth hardened by fire, tactility retained reuse green
  • Lime Paint
    Lime Paint

    Mineral-based breathable coating

     Lime Paint 0.01-0.02 0.2-0.4 Finish Tradition and ecology meet in historic softness reuse green
  • Moss Panel
    Moss Panel

    Preserved moss panel, soft and humidity stabilizing

     Moss Panel 0.02-0.05 1.5-2.0 Finish Nature suspended, quiet, soft, alive downcycle green
  • Acoustic Felt
    Acoustic Felt

    Dense felt panel, natural or recycled fiber

     Acoustic Felt 0.03-0.05 2.5-3.5 Acoustic Soundscape softener in mindful space recycle yellow
  • Reed Panel
    Reed Panel

    Thin layered water reeds bundled as panel

     Reed Panel 0.02-0.04 0.8-1.5 Partition / Panel Primitive partition, breathability & light filtering reuse green
  • Hay Surface
    Hay Surface

    Pressed alpine hay or flowers in bio resin

     Hay Surface 0.01-0.03 1.5-2.0 Natural Finish Touching nature as aesthetic and olfactory surface reuse green
  • Rammed Earth
    Rammed Earth

    Compressed layered earth, uncoated

     Rammed Earth 0.03-0.05 0.8-1.2 Wall Element Stratified memory, presence, and thermal mass reuse green
  • Cork Panel
    Cork Panel

    Acoustic panel from bark, lightweight and warm

     Cork Panel 0.02-0.05 1.2-1.7 Acoustic Panel Silence and resilience through slow forestry reuse green
  • Clay Plaster

    Natural wall finish with cool mineral texture

     Clay Plaster 0.02-0.05 0.3-0.7 Wall Finish Earth-bound elegance fostering groundedness. reuse yellow

REGENERATE
0 / 0 MATERIAL EXPLORED

A pause, A space of stillness, earth tones, and ancient wisdom.

  • Bamboo Board
    Bamboo Board

    Pressed bamboo strips or cross laminated bamboo

     Bamboo Board 0.05-0.08 2.5-3.5 Engineered Wood Rapid renewability with visual precision reuse green
  • Recycled Cellulose Insulation
    Recyl. Cellulose Insulation

    Fluffy insulation made from old paper

     Recycled Cellulose Insulation 0.12-0.18 4.0-5.0 Insulation Simple circular solution, quiet performer reuse green
  • Sun Clay Paint
    Sun Clay Paint

    Earth-pigment mixed natural coating

     Sun Clay Paint 0.01-0.02 0.2-0.4 Finish Color of the land, pigment of the people reuse green
  • Recycled Acrylic
    Recycled Acrylic

    Post-use clear plastic for form and signage

     Recycled Acrylic 3.0-3.5 45-55 Recycled Plastic Gives waste plastic a second narrative recycle red
  • Regenerative Forestry Wood Acoustic Insulation
    ReWood Acoustic Insulation

    PEFC/FSC sourced softwood with traceability

     Regenerative Forestry Wood Acoustic Insulation 0.07-0.10 1.8-2.3 Acoustic Wood that gives back more than it takes reuse green
  • Seaweed Insulation
    Seaweed Insulation

    Dried seaweed mats or batt for thermal use

     Seaweed Insulation 0.01-0.03 1.0-1.5 Insulation Marine ecology becoming interior ecology reuse green
  • Recycled PET Felt
    Recycled PET Felt

    Soft felt panel from reused PET bottles

     0.40-0.50 18-22 Acoustic Circular textile bringing waste back into design recycle red
  • Edible Herb Mat
    Edible Herb Mat

    Living herb root mat with seasonal aroma

     Edible Herb Mat 0.01-0.02 1.0-1.5 Living Plant You are what grows around you downcycle green
  • Hempcrete Block
    Hempcrete Block

    Lime-bound hemp block, carbon-negative insulation

     Hempcrete Block -0.1 to -0.05 0.9-1.2 Wall Block Renewable wall system with climate-positive effect reuse green
  • Mycelium
    Mycelium

    Grown fungal composite, compostable and soft

     Mycelium  0.01-0.03 0.5-0.7 Biopanel Symbol of regenerative material culture reuse green

ZONE 1 - Burden

  • Material Name

    --

  • Description

    --

  • CO2 Impact (Kg CO2E/Kg)

    --

    Energy Use (MJ/kg)

    --

  • Material Type

    Wall Finish

  • Reuse / Recycle / Downcycle
    Sustainability (Bio-Based)
  • Symbolic Meaning

    --

End your journey here?

Reset Your Journey

WELCOME TO

The Weight Of
What We Build

Every journey starts with a name.
We’d love to know who’s exploring with us.

By starting your journey, you agree that your name and email may be used to personalize your Materials Passport and to receive follow-up information about the installation.

Your Pledge is now part of the movement!

Thanks for comitting a sustainable building practices. Share your achievement and encourage others to join.

Shaped with:

from materials to energy
to long-term impact.

Sustainability Ratings Made Simple

sustainability rating

Sustainability starts with knowing what you’re building with. Use our interactive tool to explore the energy and carbon impact of hundreds of construction materials. Select materials and generate a free report to support smarter, more sustainable planning or renovation decisions.
Need help choosing materials or interpreting your results? Send us a message — we’ll help you plan better.

Why Does It Matter? By improving your project's sustainability, you:

Lower long-term energy costs

Sustainable decisions reduces energy consumption, which is  cuts operational costs significantly over time.

Enhance
Well-Being

Sustainable projects improve indoor air quality, natural light, and the over comfort for occupants.

Boost Property Value

Sustainable projects are more attractive to buyers & investors, increasing market value.

Make a Positive Impact

Your project will contribute to environmental preservation and a more sustainable future for all.

Your project will contribute to environmental preservation and a more sustainable future for all.

SUSTAINABILITY MADE EASY

Want Smarter Material Choices? Let’s Talk.

At LX Design Studio, sustainability means making smarter, lighter choices — right from the start.
We’re developing a practical Sustainability Rating System to help you understand the cost, impact, and benefits of your project’s materials, layout, and energy use.

Fill out the form and let’s explore how your space can work better, for you, and the planet.

*Disclaimer: Services beyond LX Design Studio’s licensed scope are provided by authorized partners. 
All regulated services are performed by partner qualified professionals in compliance with Austrian regulations.

Contact
Contact