UGREEN Ecosystem

The Ecosystem for Professionals Who Want to Build with Sustainability, Profit, and Recognition

Most professionals in the construction industry want to work with sustainability. The problem? They lack applied knowledge, the right partners, and access to tools that truly deliver results.

UGREEN solves this.

Since 2016, we’ve been building a complete ecosystem that turns good intentions into proven performance — technical, environmental, and financial.

What is the UGREEN Ecosystem?

It’s a growth system for architects, engineers, companies, and students who want to position themselves as leaders in sustainable construction — and profit from it.

Here’s what you get access to:

🔗 UGREEN Hub

Networking with the people building the future.

A global community of professionals and companies exchanging experiences, closing projects, and growing together based on high-level sustainable practices.

🎓 UGREEN Pass

A career built on credibility and differentiation.

Courses, mentorships, and recognized certifications that position you as a green building specialist — backed by technical expertise and competitive advantage.

🚀 UGREEN Projects

Turn ideas into projects that create real impact.

A support and validation platform for sustainable projects with high technical standards, financial returns, and market recognition.

🏢 UGREEN Buildings

Real-world application at international standarts.

Consulting and execution with the world’s most respected certifications (LEED, WELL, EDGE), raising property value and ensuring environmental performance.

🧱 UGREEN Materials

Safe choices backed by reliable data.

A database of sustainable materials with full traceability and transparency for those who want to build responsibly and with credibility.

Why Join the UGREEN Ecosystem?

• Authority positioning in the most promising area of construction

• Projects with higher value, less waste, and greater returns

• Certifications that open doors with major industry players

• A supportive community to scale your impact

• Practical tools to deliver what the market demands

It’s not just about constructing buildings.

It’s about building legacy, impact, and relevance.

If you take sustainability seriously — and want to turn it into real results — this is the place for you.

UGREEN Projects

Thomas House (USA): Thermal Comfort Amid Michigan’s Ice

Living in a lakeside home, surrounded by a bird sanctuary … in Michigan, it sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? I picture myself there — until I remember the brutal winters, with subzero temperatures that put any heating system to the test.

It was precisely in this scenario that UGREEN applied effective, sustainable, and welcoming solutions.

Meet Thomas House: a project where comfort, sustainability and thermal performance work hand in hand.

The UGREEN Method

Before suggesting any solution, we began with a detailed analysis. We used advanced simulations to understand how the house would behave under the local climate — temperature, solar radiation, humidity, wind … everything was taken into account.

What did we discover?

• Excellent natural lighting - several rooms achieved 100% sDA

• Visual glare - discomfort for residents

• Inefficient heating - 36,861.08 kWh/year!

• Limited thermal comfort - only the kitchen was at the ideal level

So, we formulated our plan!

We adopted a set of integrated strategies, focused on improving performance without sacrificing comfort:

• Reinforced thermal insulation in walls in contact with the ground (the main source of heat loss)

• Smart zoning: separating conditioned and unconditioned spaces

• Reconfigured layout: adjusting the external deck to capture more sun in winter

• Light controls: precise overhangs and “SilverScreen 205” blinds solved the glare issue

Results

• 60% reduction in heating consumption

• 52% lower HVAC energy costs

• Over 80% of comfortable hours in the mais living spaces

• Optimized natural lighting – even the exercise room gained new windows!

This is not just a beautiful or elegant house. It’s a living organism that adapts to the climate, respects the environment, and takes care of its residents.

Had you heard about the Thomas House project?

If you’re also looking for a smarter, more comfortable, and sustainable space, UGREEN’S bioclimatic consulting can turn your dream into reality.

Make sustainability the key factor of your project!

News

What if death became a new source of life?!

That’s right — your death can be just as meaningful as the way you live!

This innovation that’s literally giving life after death is the living coffin, made entirely from mushrooms

Back to the Earth … literally

Traditional coffins — made of treated wood, concrete, and metals — block natural decomposition and even contaminate the soil with toxic substances.

“And what about cremation?” — It releases high amounts of CO₂ and other harmful residues.

The solution ? A coffin that’s grown, not manufactured.

Made from mycelium – the living root structure of fungi — this new type of coffin decomposes in about 45 days, and the body in just 2 to 3 years. Even better, it purifies the soil, turning pollution into nutrients. Now that’s a truly ecological farewell.

Bob Hendrikx, founder and creator of Loop Biotech (the company behind the coffin), puts it simply: “We are part of nature, not biological waste.”

A fungal revolution in the funeral industry

Created in the Netherlands, the Loop Living Cocoon has already been used in more than 2,500 burials. The idea is simple but powerful: transform the body into living compost that feeds the planet.

Each coffin is grown in just 7 days, with. no assembly line, using only local and organic materials. The result? Production with virtually zero carbon emissions.

On top of that, it’s lightweight, durable, biodegradable, and adaptable to different rituals — suitable for both conventional and natural cemeteries.

And what about the environmental impact — does it really make a difference?

When we compare key sustainability criteria such as decomposition time, CO₂ emissions, soil pollution, and land use, it’s easy to see the positive impact the living coffin can generate. The table below illustrates this clearly

In other words, it’s not just about reducing impact — it’s about creating positive impact. Quite literally: cemeteries can become forests

Filipe Boni
UGREEN