Part 1 of the Regenerative Architecture Index focuses on practices’ ability to implement a shift in mindset to consider truly long-term thinking. Our decisions today should consider seven generations ahead, ensuring adaptability and flexibility for the future. This requires innovative thought, as current models are rarely beneficial in the long term.
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Kuraray and Powdertech, exploring the latest thinking in designing and fabricating sustainable façades.
Pippa Nissen explores the crucial distinction between financial risk and creative risk, and explains how the success of Nissen Richards' masterplan for Sutton Hoo in Suffolk depended on the client's ability to distinguish between the two.
Who and what is driving demand for architect-designed warehouses and light industrial space? And how can you get involved? Catch up with our recent webinar to learn about the market for light industrial and logistical centres and find out how architects and clients are delivering new projects.
In this issue: we publish the inaugural Regenerative Architecture Index, with each practice's answers to the survey available to read. Plus, Engineer Neil Thomas reviews two bamboo domes at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight and Wildheart COO Lawrence Bates explains why Wildheart has pledged to work exclusively with architects in the RAI.
The inaugural Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI) was launched by Architecture Today and UK Architects Declare in London on 12 September. The event, which was supported by Fabrix and Interface, and attended by leading practitioners, celebrated front-runners from the RAI's Compendium of Best Practice.
At the Regenerative Architecture Index launch party, cofounder of UK Architects Declare Michael Pawlyn discussed ideas, cities, culture, creativity and the future with legendary musician and thinker Brian Eno.
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight has committed to working with architects that participate in the Regenerative Architecture Index. An ambitious development programme offers opportunities for practices of every size.
Lawrence Bates reflects on the transformation of the former Isle of Wight zoo into a unique ‘walled town’ designed as a sanctuary for traumatised animals and an ongoing experiment in regenerative design.
Part 2 of the Regenerative Architecture Index, Co-evolving with nature, is about recognising that we are part of – as opposed to separate from – the natural world. It recognises the importance of actively regenerating ecosystems by learning from and working with natural systems. This requires designing for circularity and encouraging closed-loop energy, material and water cycles.
Internationally renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has won the Architecture category of the 2024 Praemium Imperiale Awards.
