Part of it, says Cardet, is just to "keep it simple and give the client durable materials" that lack synthetics. In this case, that meant FSC-certified ash (seen here) that stands behind the reception and lines the design center's "main street" indoor walkway. Photo 3 of 5 in Get a Primer on Healthy Materials in Architecture from this Cutting-Edge Design Center by Zach Edelson

Get a Primer on Healthy Materials in Architecture from this Cutting-Edge Design Center

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Part of it, says Cardet, is just to "keep it simple and give the client durable materials" that lack synthetics. In this case, that meant FSC-certified ash (seen here) that stands behind the reception and lines the design center's "main street" indoor walkway.