A forward looking book on sustainable design that describes problems and then; by providing a different way to conceptualise design and development; leads on to examples of regenerative solutions. Its aim is to move the discussion away from doing less; but still detracting from our ecological capital; to positively contributing and adding to this capital. This book offers a hopeful response to the often frightening changes and challenges we face; arguing that we can actively create a positive and abundant future through mindful; contributive engagement that is rooted in a living systems based worldview. Concepts and practices such as Regenerative Development; Biophilic Design; Biomimicry; Permaculture and Positive Development are explored through interviews and case studies from the built environment to try and answer questions such as: lsquo;How can projects focus on creating a positive ecological footprint and contribute to community?rsquo;; How can we as practitioners restore and enrich the relationships in our projects?; and lsquo;How does design focus hope and create a positive legacy?rsquo;
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Review
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Precient but obtuseBy francis w cookeThe promise of and indeed need for such a work is beyond measure. As a practicing architect; I find the concepts within very inspiring. My only concern is the relative obtuseness of the writing. With effort one can get at the heart of the matter but cannot escape the feeling that it could be communicated more clearly.All that aside; the (re)orientation for architecture proposed by this work is critical if architecture is to maintain its soul and avoid further degradation to a commodity.
