Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design #114: Regenerative Design in Practice, with Scott McAulay (Architype)
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Apr 28, 2025 Scott McAulay, a Regenerative Design and Infrastructures Specialist at Architype, discusses innovative approaches in architecture that prioritize both environmental sustainability and social justice. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and participatory design methods. The conversation highlights the role of natural materials and the circular economy as pathways to transform urban environments. McAulay also shares insights on relocalization and the need for holistic resource management to foster resilient local economies.
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Co-created Role Drives Regeneration
- Scott McAulay co-created his regenerative design role to weave sustainability through projects and studio culture.
- The role is flexible, bridging technical analysis, client engagement, and nurturing emergent regenerative opportunities.
Show Passion to Grow
- Show your passion and curiosity openly instead of trying to fit old expectations.
- Engage in learning and sharing knowledge actively with colleagues to grow sustainably in your role.
Passive House as Portal Concept
- Passive House is a powerful portal concept linking rigorous design to energy, carbon, and comfort improvements.
- It offers a scalable framework fueling the shift toward regenerative building with proven decades-long success.
