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2050 Materials

Sustainability data platform for building materials

Digital information and research platform for the AEC industry to explore, compare and source sustainable building materials with comprehensive sustainability data.

Not publicly specified raised 📈 Growth Stage
Founded 2020 Autodesk, Turner and Townsend, Mott MacDonald, Hawkins Brown, BDP, Allies and Morrison, Perkins & Will

Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

Construction teams waste hours manually researching sustainability data across multiple sources, comparing material environmental impacts, and verifying certifications for building material selection, leading to less sustainable choices and delayed project timelines.

The Solution

AI-powered platform with 100,000+ products enriched with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) enables instant comparison of carbon footprint, water usage, and circularity metrics, while the API integrates real-time sustainability data into BIM workflows for immediate embodied carbon calculations.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

SaaS API
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Integrations

BIM software (via API) Autodesk (partnership mentioned)
Disciplines
Architecture, Construction, MEP Engineering, Facility Management
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Bidding/Procurement
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: Product search criteria, Project specifications
Optional: BIM model data, Project location, Sustainability targets
Formats: Text search, IFC (via API), JSON parameters
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Output

What you get

Format: Platform dashboard and API responses
Fields: Carbon footprint (all lifecycle stages), Water usage metrics, Circularity assessments, End-of-life considerations, Available certifications, Product technical specifications, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary automated data collection algorithms with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations
Accuracy: Claims industry-leading accuracy with 177,483 verified EPD sources (methodology not publicly detailed)
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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: GDPR-compliant retention policies
Training: Not publicly specified
Compliance: GDPR compliant, Children data protection (under 13)
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API

Integration

Endpoint: https://app.2050-materials.com/api/
Method: RESTful API

Use Cases

  • Compare environmental impact of building material alternatives
  • Generate embodied carbon reports for LEED/BREEAM certification
  • Real-time BIM integration for sustainability-driven design
  • Procurement optimization for net-zero building targets
  • Portfolio-wide material sustainability tracking and reporting

Pricing

Free
Test tier with 100 API calls/hour for 1 user
Pro
Contact for pricing (Early Stage, As-Build, Integrated plans)
Enterprise
Custom pricing for enterprise integrations
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📚 Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-01-31
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Our Commitment: We only include verified data from official sources. If information isn't publicly available, we mark it as "Not publicly specified" rather than guessing.

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