Chris Swentner

Chris Swentner is the Circularity Coordinator for Armstrong World Industries. For six years, Chris served as recycling coordinator for the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program—the nation’s first and longest-running ceilings recycling program providing responsible end-of-life solutions for more than 25 years. In 2022, his role with Armstrong evolved to Circularity Coordinator to help meet the company’s expanded environmental commitments and support growing industrywide circularity initiatives. With his extensive experience with the ceiling panel stream, Chris excels at providing diversion outlets that close the loop and helping customers arrive at unique solutions to meet their construction waste diversion goals.

This low-embodied carbon ceiling solution is part of the Armstrong SUSTAIN® portfolio. Ceiling panels are made of 55% recycled content

Redefining Environmental Impact, from Cradle to Cradle

Opportunities and outlooks for advancing a zero-waste vision in construction

Chris Swentner

October 15, 2025

Things are moving in a positive direction as more and more industry members, from R&D teams to project demolition crews, create and leverage opportunities that work to increase circularity in construction. This article follows three key areas where the industry is starting to experience notable change.

Front loader puts wooden pallets inside a semi truck

Why Circularity is a Value Proposition

Renovations and retrofits are becoming more common as building owners grapple with the need to cut energy costs and meet regulatory demands

Chris Swentner

March 24, 2025

With the push to decarbonize the building sector, there are more opportunities for renovations and retrofits and this area is primed for the uptake in circularity. Here are some key reasons to integrate circular practices into building design and construction.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

Chris Swentner

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Redefining Environmental Impact, from Cradle to Cradle

Why Circularity is a Value Proposition

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