Architecture Today is inviting members of the Regenerative Architecture Index to guest edit an RAI newsletter – sharing ideas, opinions, projects and cultural references shaping regenerative practice today.

As part of the Regenerative Architecture Index, Architecture Today is inviting participating practices to guest edit an RAI newsletter. The initiative offers RAI members an opportunity to spotlight an issue or opinion they feel deserves greater attention; share recent work and thinking from within their practice; and recommend books, podcasts, exhibitions or events informing their approach to regenerative design. The first contributions range from the emotional value of long-lasting buildings to the practical realities of refurbishment and regenerative masterplanning.

Contact Isabel Allen to get involved: isabel.allen@architecturetoday.co.uk

From Shetland to Halifax

From Shetland to Halifax: a personal case for refurbishment

A reflection on memory, continuity and adaptation, arguing for refurbishment as both an environmental and cultural act.

The greenest building is often the one already standing, carrying stories and meaning that cannot simply be rebuilt.”

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Why some buildings stay with us

Why some buildings stay with us

An exploration of the emotional and civic qualities that allow certain buildings to endure in collective memory long after first occupation.

The buildings we remember are rarely the loudest; they are the ones that quietly shape how we feel, move and belong.”

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How do you design a regenerative masterplan?

How do you design a regenerative masterplan?

A practical look at how regenerative thinking can shape masterplanning processes, stakeholder engagement and long-term environmental performance.

Regenerative masterplanning requires designers to think beyond individual plots and towards systems, ecologies and future adaptability.”

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