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Barriers to change: Buckley Gray Yeoman, PAD studio, Tate + Co, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) share their insights on the key issues hindering the transition to regenerative architecture. "It is one thing to practice all the great things (which we have been doing for many years) but to demonstrate and prove compliance is a lot of paperwork and most small businesses don’t have the time and money to make this ‘official’." Read each answer in the link below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ekg6Kpuh These questions were put to practices who entered this year's #RegenerativeArchitectureIndex which we launched with UK Architects Declare, which you can learn more about by following the links in the article.

Back in September, we teamed up with Architecture Today to launch the pioneering Regenerative Architecture Index, designed as a means of benchmarking architects on regenerative projects, policies, working practices and actions. The RAI recognises the need for a built environment that isn’t merely reducing its negative impacts, but has positive impacts for today and the long term. The launch party was a fantastic event, and saw a host of incredibly imaginative regenerative hats, discussions on systems thinking with Brian Eno, speeches by RAI ambassadors and recognition of the innovative work already being done by the architects and designers who participated in the index. While the rest of us were off enjoying the party, Phoebe Robinson sat quietly in the corner, observing and capturing each moment and distilling the entire event into a single illustrative output. Phoebe’s brilliant illustrative animation conveys the key principles behind the RAI; the why, when and how, as well as exhibiting the top hats displayed on the night! Thanks to Phoebe, and to all who made the event so special, including our sponsor Interface and host The Bottle Factory. You can read more about the index, and see which practices and projects got special mentions in the Sep/Oct edition of Architecture Today https://lnkd.in/ge43UWxM #rai #ukarchitectsdeclare #architecturetoday #interface #thebottlefactory #regenerativefuture #regenerativedesign

Among those who we chatted to at the #RAI results party last month, was Emily Foster, Programme & Development Manager at TET (ThorntonEducationTrust). Emily said "I really appreciate that the aim of the RAI is to encourage ways of practising that are directed towards regenerative goals and celebrate practices doing that." The annual TET awards spotlights initiatives and organisations that place children and young people at the heart of designing inclusive places. Submissions are open to pioneering developers, practices, local authorities and educators bridging the gap between the built environment and young people. Deadline 15th November! #ifgawards #regenerativedesign #rai

This year I joined LDEC and their incredible research groups, after reading @Kate Raworth Doughnut Economics, 7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist. With so many issues impacting everyday life due to micro and macro economics I found this book very helpful...and you dont need to be an economist! https://lnkd.in/edKQjEVm Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) #GlobalDoughnutDay2024 6th-9th December brings a host of amazing speakers and activities to London. I'm really looking forward to chairing this amazing panel, delving into project procurement from the perspective of key design team members. From #competitions to formal #tenders, we need to understand history and context, but importantly, how we move forward towards a just transition in our built environment, representing businesses and individuals passionate about designing for our communities, our environment, and the economy. Please sign up for a lively discussion and drinks for Day 1 of #GDD A big thank you to AECOM for hosting. https://lnkd.in/eMZwAMtP UK Architects Declare Architects’ Journal Architects Registration Board RIBA RIBA Journal Landscape Institute RICS Just Transition Lobby #Architects #LandscapeArchitects #Engineers #Surveyors #BuiltEnvironment #Architecture #Economics #DoughnutEconomics #ACAN

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the assessment of the Regenerative Architecture Index category Being a Good Ancestor, focused on future impacts on both practice and project levels. Read the commentary and selected entries in the September-October issue of Architecture Today here: https://lnkd.in/ebea2mXg

💡 A couple of weeks ago we hosted a special online event on Regenerative Design Resource, to help practices and individuals reflect on regenerative design considerations, and to share thoughts and resources. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us (nearly 100 of you!) and to our speaker panel, you all contributed to making the event incredibly rich and thought-provoking. 💚 “It was wonderful to see so many signatories at our Regenerative Design Resources event and encouraging to hear about the various actions being taken across our industry in support of a more regenerative built environment. While there is still a long way to go and much more to be done, this is a strong start!” Anna Pamphilon, AD Steering Group member leading on the Regenerative Design Primer 💬 We will be holding an interactive workshop in January to get feedback on Primer V1 and to set up working groups for developing Version 2, with an aspiration to deliver this next summer. 👀 If you missed the event, or if you joined us and want to revisit the talks and resources, you can watch a recording of the event on our Vimeo page (see below). A summary of the chat information, resource links and discussions will be available on our website shortly, and we will be releasing the booking link for the January workshop event in the coming weeks. #regenerativedesignprimer #regenerativearchitectureindex #rai #regenerativearchitecturenetwork #regenerativedesign #regenerativefuture #climateaction #ukarchitectsdeclare #resources #designprimer #ADprimer

We are pleased to welcome these new brilliant student ambassadors to the AD Steering Group. UK Architects Declare was born out of the momentum generated by the School Climate Strikes back in 2019, so it makes sense that we give younger voices a say in the future of the profession. There is a lot to be done with regards to building climate literacy around regenerative practices into mainstream architectural education. There have already been some good initiatives, as highlighted in Hattie Hartman's recent Architects’ Journal article, but these need scaling up and fast. Anushka Gupta is an undergraduate architecture student at the University of Bath. She has completed internships at NLA and SEA LAB, and has organised large-scale events such as an inter-university student competition and the stuCAN festival as part of Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN).   Amy Thompson is currently studying towards her Part 2 qualification at the University of Bath and has a passion for Regenerative Design. She has worked at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios on the regenerative Eden Dundee Project, and is currently conducting her final year research paper on the topic.   “Through our term we aim to lay the foundations towards this goal and establish connections that will allow the network to grow, including outcomes which; · provide a fresh perspective on current climate mitigation solutions · keep signatories and aspiring architects connected to new thinking · give agency to the architects of the future as they move into practice; allowing them the skills to create the change that is needed” Amy Thompson & Anushka Gupta – AD Student Ambassadors “I think what excites me the most about this new role is the fresh perspective and energy Amy and Anushka will bring. As professionals it is easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day client pressures. However, as the climate crisis will affect future generations the most, it seems perhaps more obvious to younger generations that change is the only way forward.” Zoe Watson – AD Steering Group Hattie Hartman HonFRIBA Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) #ukarchitectsdeclare #studentambassadors #regenerativedesign #climatecrisis #climateaction #architecture #architectureeducation #climateeducation

Just over 24hrs left to respond to the #ScottishPassivhausEquivalent policy consultation - deadline midnight tomorrow Weds 23rd Oct! We will be responding on behalf of UK Architects Declare. #passivhaus #consultation #climate #legislation #energytargets

How can we provide social connections, economic opportunities and wellbeing for all? And how can our design processes foster a shared sense of stewardship where neighbourhoods can self-organise and build their resilience? To do so requires ethical, inclusive and participative approaches – which practices demonstrated in their responses to the #RegenerativeArchitectureIndex. Read their answers in the link below! Responses were assessed by UK Architects Declare steering group members Mandy Franz, Michael Pawlyn, Tom Greenall, Alasdair Ben Dixon and Mark Goldthorpe with expert input from Regenerative Architecture Index ambassador Imandeep Kaur – social and civil activist, businesswoman and co-founder and director of CIVIC SQUARE. https://lnkd.in/en_4CPEz

By kind invitation, I will be presenting on #lowenergybuildings / #highperformancehomes at the SO Modular Ltd #timberframe, #MMC & #DfMA event on Friday 31st October. Tickets are free - but limited - so sign up now to avoid disappointment! Fellow presenters: David Lomax of Waugh Thistleton Architects Alwyn Rowlands at Creu Architecture Rob Thomas of Hiraeth Architecture Rob Wheaton of Stride Treglown Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) (AECB) Association for Environment Conscious Building CABE LETI Passivhaus Trust UK Architects Declare UK NZC Buildings Standard