The Circular Economy Show Podcast
Applying regenerative design to everyday life | The origins of the circular economy
Jul 30, 2024
Sean Quinn, the Director of Regenerative Design at HOK, dives into the transformative essence of regenerative design. He emphasizes shifting development paradigms to foster harmony with nature and communities. The conversation touches on integrating natural systems into urban planning, showcasing a Stanford case study that highlights local flora’s benefits. Quinn also explores how outdoor workspace designs enhance employee wellness and productivity, linking these concepts to the broader principles of the circular economy and community well-being.
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- Regenerative design seeks to harmonize human development with natural ecosystems, promoting environments that enhance both community well-being and ecological health.
- A successful case study of regenerative design is the US Coast Guard headquarters redevelopment, which showcases sustainable stormwater management and biodiversity enhancement.
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Understanding Regenerative Design
Regenerative design aims to enrich communities and restore the planet by fostering a synergistic relationship between human development and natural ecosystems. This approach recognizes the limitations of traditional sustainability, which often focuses on damage mitigation and efficiency. Instead, regenerative design emphasizes creating environments that not only minimize harm but actively enhance ecosystem performance and support co-evolution between human and natural systems. The ultimate goal is to transform development into a restorative process that benefits both people and nature while recognizing the need for inclusivity in community access to these enhanced environments.
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