# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for roundtable discussions with industry peers to examine sustainable material specifications and the Common Materials Framework.About this EventHey Chicago!A huge thank you to mindful MATERIALS for collaborating on this event series with us and to HKS for generously hosting us!Aligned for Action: Accelerating Sustainable SpecificationsIn collaboration with mindful MATERIALS, this event brings together local industry stakeholders to advance sustainable specifications through the lens of the Common Materials Framework (CMF) - a unifying system developed to simplify and align material sustainability data across the industry.Together, we’ll explore how recent CMF advancements are supporting more intentional, actionable decisions in product specification—helping designers, manufacturers, contractors, and owners evaluate products consistently across the five impact areas of the AIA Materials Pledge: climate health, human health, ecosystem health, social health and equity, and the circular economy.This highly interactive session will feature facilitated roundtable and group discussions, inviting participants to share challenges, opportunities, and solutions specific to their local markets. Whether your focus is on policy, firm standards, certifications, or client education, this is a chance to engage in peer learning and cross-disciplinary exchange.Material Bank's Design You impact, Aligned for Action Series is designed to turn conversation into collaboration - building momentum behind shared goals, streamlining decision-making, and accelerating the shift toward healthier, more sustainable materials across the built environment.Facilitator - Rebecca. Best, EVP Sustainability; Material Bank, Co-Chair mM A&D Working Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaeliebest/Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMBites + Beverages?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMIntroductions & Manufacturer PresentationsInfo: Overview of mindful MATERIALS & Material Bank sustainability updates + PechaKucha style Manufacturer Presentations to highlight key products using the CMF.?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMAIA CEU Accredited Roundtable Discussions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hey-chicago-align-for-action-in-partnership-with-mindful-materials/100001595892941749 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: HKS | Architects & Designers - **lat**: 41.87993079999999 - **long**: -87.6305172 - **full address**: HKS | Architects & Designers, 125 South Clark Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9ff7c72066c6004ecc3ecc01ed7f482c349253d4b323aa58c156674264d63d15-rimg-w1200-h600-dc780250-gmir.jpg?v=1757253134 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. being held? - **A:** Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. takes place on Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm at HKS | Architects & Designers, 125 South Clark Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS.? - **A:** Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. is organized by Material Bank. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hey Chicago! Align for Action in partnership with mindful MATERIALS. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Hey Chicago! 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