In the previous article we made a case to have a shared language for regeneration in the built environment. We explained how it would help communicate and coordinate industry’s actions; as well as avoid the pitfalls of sustainability paradigm such as greenwashing. In this article we explore the importance of having protocols that ensure due processes are followed and recorded in a transparent, permanent and immutable way. This allows for tracking, measurement and validation of impact over tim...

In the previous article we made a case to have a shared language for regeneration in the built environment. We explained how it would help communicate and coordinate industry’s actions; as well as avoid the pitfalls of sustainability paradigm such as greenwashing. In this article we explore the importance of having protocols that ensure due processes are followed and recorded in a transparent, permanent and immutable way. This allows for tracking, measurement and validation of impact over tim...

BackgroundAs we approach several climate tipping points, the built environment contributes to about 40% of all GHG emissions. It is critical to decarbonise the industry and move towards a low-carbon economy to reduce the devastating effects of climate change, avoid ecological collapse and ensure a more sustainable future. We must act now to reach our climate goals because the longer we wait, the more challenging and expensive it becomes to decarbonise. This means improving energy efficiency, ...

BackgroundAs we approach several climate tipping points, the built environment contributes to about 40% of all GHG emissions. It is critical to decarbonise the industry and move towards a low-carbon economy to reduce the devastating effects of climate change, avoid ecological collapse and ensure a more sustainable future. We must act now to reach our climate goals because the longer we wait, the more challenging and expensive it becomes to decarbonise. This means improving energy efficiency, ...

The built environment plays a pivotal role in our global ecosystem. As we grapple with the challenges of climate change, urbanisation, and resource depletion, it's imperative to rethink our approach to design, construct and operate our buildings. At RegenBuild, we believe in reimagining our industry with a radical approach rather than just incremental changes."If we were totally serious about climate change, then actually we would be looking at something much more systemic. We would actu...

The built environment plays a pivotal role in our global ecosystem. As we grapple with the challenges of climate change, urbanisation, and resource depletion, it's imperative to rethink our approach to design, construct and operate our buildings. At RegenBuild, we believe in reimagining our industry with a radical approach rather than just incremental changes."If we were totally serious about climate change, then actually we would be looking at something much more systemic. We would actu...

ContextThis article is the first part of a series seeking to establish coherence among the practitioners of regeneration in the built environment with a shared language that serves as a foundation for the growth of the ecosystem. A shared language is a standardised communication widely understood and used within a particular community, domain, or field. It provides a shared vocabulary, syntax, and semantics that enable effective dialogue and collaboration among its users.The objective of this...

ContextThis article is the first part of a series seeking to establish coherence among the practitioners of regeneration in the built environment with a shared language that serves as a foundation for the growth of the ecosystem. A shared language is a standardised communication widely understood and used within a particular community, domain, or field. It provides a shared vocabulary, syntax, and semantics that enable effective dialogue and collaboration among its users.The objective of this...