Simplifying HPDs and EPDs for Interior Designers
Ever looked at an HPD or EPD and wondered what actually matters and how to use that information to make better design decisions?
Join us for an interactive, hands-on session where we’ll break down Health Product Declarations (HPDs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) using real product documentation. Together, we’ll walk through how to read these tools, compare materials, and discuss which product you’d choose and why. This is a practical, discussion-based workshop designed to build confidence in material evaluation for real projects.
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:45am for check in and breakfast
9:00am-10am Event
Location: HGA
420 N. 5th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cost: Free for everyone
Agenda
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8:45–9:00 am — Grab food & settle in
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9:00–9:50 am — Presentation & interactive workshop
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9:50–10:00 am — Wrap-up
Light food and beverages will be provided. Street parking is available nearby.
Speakers
Sophie Kjeldgaard, Senior Interior Designer at HGA
Sophie has been involved in numerous sustainability initiatives at HGA, working to advance the firm’s materials strategy, AIA Materials Pledge reporting, establish baselines and educate colleagues on sustainability. She previously taught “Prioritizing Healthier Material Selection: One Firm’s Approach” at Minnecon and has taught college level courses around the contemporary issues that affect the interior design practice, including sustainability.
Alayna Sorensen, Interior Designer at HGA
With deep expertise in LCAs and sustainability certifications on projects, Alayna brings years of practical experience with achieving sustainability goals on projects for interior designers. She is passionate about people, design, and the planet.