Regenerative design shifts the focus from minimizing negative impacts to creating systems that actively contribute to ecological and environmental health.

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In the built environment, this means considering how projects interact with natural systems, including biodiversity, water cycles, and ecosystem services, and how they can support regeneration over time.

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This approach requires expanding the scope of analysis beyond traditional impact categories and integrating qualitative and quantitative perspectives. It also challenges conventional design processes by introducing longer time horizons and broader system boundaries.

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I engage with regenerative design as both a conceptual framework and a practical ambition, connecting it with measurable methods such as LCA and biodiversity assessment, while acknowledging the complexity and uncertainty involved.

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The aim is to move from “less bad” to genuinely positive contributions, without losing analytical rigor.

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Key points

• Focus on net-positive environmental and ecological outcomes

• Integrates buildings with natural systems and processes

• Expands beyond traditional impact assessment frameworks

• Balances ambition with measurable methods