March 10, 2021
Regenerative Design and the Kendeda Building
Embracing sustainable design was an important step for the AEC industry. Originally, it meant making design choices that reduced the negative impact of what we make and build. Net-zero buildings—structures that balance energy use with energy production over the asset lifecycle—are one example.
Regenerative architecture goes a step further and aims to create buildings that give more than they take in terms of energy, water, and natural resources. The Living Building Challenge was started to bring attention to regenerative design approaches. A rigorous performance standard based on 20 different ...
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