#regenerativedesign

[casasnoug]

Inspired Regenerative Interior Design for Healthier Living

Discover regenerative interior design that restores nature, improves wellness, and creates healthier, future-ready living spaces.

[casasnoug]

Inspired Regenerative Interior Design for Healthier Living

Discover regenerative interior design that restores nature, improves wellness, and creates healthier, future-ready living spaces.

[evo-a-lab]

Regenerative Design

Many thanks to Carlos CobrerosEmanuele Giorgi, and Aleksandra Krstik for the invitation to present our work alongside Diana GarciaMarilin DelaTorre, and Diana Laura Rivera V to the Research Group and the Regenerative Design cluster at Tecnológico de Monterrey

It was truly valuable to share ideas, learn from such proactive colleagues, and engage in conversations that fostered future collaborations and meaningful synergies in architecture and landscape design, and nature-based solutions.

[evo-a-lab]

Designing Regenerative Futures

Design is not just about shaping form—it’s about restoring relationships.

For me, architecture and landscape architecture are tools to regenerate ecosystems, strengthen communities, and promote collective well-being.

From Mexico to the US, Japan, the Netherlands, and beyond, my practice has centered around one idea: cities can heal. Through participatory processes, bio-based design, and an understanding of social and ecological systems, we can create places where nature and culture flourish together.

Today, as part of EVO-A-LAB Evo_a_lab and through my work at Tecnológico de Monterrey and Escuela de Arquitectura, Arte y Diseño, I continue exploring how design can serve as a catalyst for healthier, more resilient cities.

Let’s connect to share ideas, projects, and collaborations that reimagine cities as living, regenerative systems.

(Image: The Río Chiquito Proposal Competition was developed by R. Pantoja, C. Granados, L. Jacobo, and V. Rodriguez)

[evo-a-lab]

4to. Festival de la Creatividad

Honored to have participated as a speaker and workshop leader at the 4th Festival of Creativity in Design, organized by the UMSNH Foro de La FábricaUniversidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo - UMSNH , held at the historic Centro Cultural Fábrica de San Pedro in Uruapan, Michoacán.

My deep gratitude to Dr. Axel Becerra Santacruz, PhD, Dean of the Faculty and event coordinator, as well as to the teaching team and volunteers who made this inspiring gathering possible.

My lecture, “Designing with Others: Environmental Regeneration through Multidisciplinary Collaboration. From Architecture as Object to Architecture as Ecosystem,” explored landscape architecture projects aimed at environmental restoration and collective well-being.

[archupnet]

unEarthed / Second Nature / PolliNATION Project: Integrating Sustainable Bio-Based Materials and Interspecies Design to Enhance Ecosystems

The unEarthed / Second Nature / PolliNATION project premiered at the 2025 Venice Biennale in Italy. It combines architectural experimentation, ecological thinking, and advanced materials research, including the innovative use of sustainable and eco-friendly building materials. Architect Enric Ruiz Geli and academic Anne-Lise Velez led the initiative, emphasizing how material-driven design supports ecosystem regeneration using eco-friendly building materials. The project shows that architecture can serve not only humans but also other species, especially pollinators, by creating environments that nurture biodiversity through deliberate material and spatial strategies. Technology and Innovation Barcelona’s Cloud 9 studio, known for integrating digital design and environmental innovation, developed temporary structures that adapt to climate conditions using sustainable bio-based materials. A key focus is using eco-friendly building materials to construct structures that rely on flexibility, modularity, and biodegradable or digitally fabricated materials to minimise environmental impact. Some designs resist coastal erosion, while others use natural ventilation and passive cooling to reduce mechanical energy needs. Key Features of Sustainable Bio-Based Materials Used in the Project FeatureDescriptionBenefitBiodegradabilityMaterials naturally break down over timeReduces waste and environmental loadDigital Fabrication CapabilityCan be manufactured with digital toolsAllows precision and customisationClimate ResponsivenessMaterials and design adapt to local climateEnhances durability and comfortPollinator SupportMaterials and structures create habitats for pollinatorsBoosts local biodiversity Practical Applications and Academic Research At Virginia Tech Honors College, students and faculty applied systems thinking to tackle both environmental and social issues. One project involved robotic systems that help manage mixed-use agricultural lands, aiming to boost biodiversity while reducing manual labour. The use of eco-friendly building materials was crucial in another project that focused on modular sleep capsules designed for space missions, emphasising mental health and temperature control. Additional research addressed inclusive air travel by creating adaptive seating for people with disabilities, alongside educational spaces tailored for incarcerated learners—balancing functionality with learning goals. Summary of Academic Research Applications Application AreaDescriptionImpactSilvopasture ManagementRobotic systems to monitor and manage mixed agricultureIncreases biodiversity, reduces labourSpace Travel HabitatsModular sleep capsules focused on mental health and thermal controlSupports astronaut wellbeingInclusive TransportAircraft seating adapted for wheelchair usersEnhances accessibility and viabilityEducational InfrastructureLearning environments for incarcerated individualsImproves access to education Challenges and Opportunities Using sustainable bio-based materials presents challenges such as cost, scalability, and building regulations. Although these materials biodegrade, they require improvements to withstand harsh environments and daily use. Nevertheless, the eco-friendly building materials project opens new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop innovative, effective solutions. Challenges vs Opportunities ChallengesOpportunitiesHigher cost compared to conventional materialsInnovation drives new material technologiesLimited durability in harsh conditionsSupports circular economy and waste reductionRegulatory hurdles for new materialsEncourages interdisciplinary collaborationScaling production and supplyAdvances in digital fabrication enhance scalability Environmental Impact and Future Vision The project emphasises regenerative thinking, aiming not only to reduce harm but also to repair ecosystems. By integrating sustainable bio-based materials and pollinator-friendly designs, it supports biodiversity and habitat restoration. The role of architecture is redefined as an active partner in sustaining life through eco-friendly building materials. Conclusion The unEarthed / Second Nature / PolliNATION project proves that sustainable bio-based materials can transform architecture from mere construction into a powerful tool for ecological balance. It offers an inspiring model that blends technology, design, and ecology for a regenerative architectural future benefiting both humans and nature. ArchUp is your platform to follow everything “architectural“: news, analyses, and designs straight from the heart of the modern architectural movement. https://archup.net/sustainable-bio-based-materials-unearthed/ Read the full article

[learningnewstuff]

FASHION FIELD TRIP

CLOTHING OURSELVES IS A CULTURAL ACT

A sensory voyage exploring how garments of native fibres connect us to land and community

A rejuvenating day spent on the land. Sharing ideas with likeminded designers and educators, working together to bring regenerative design into the curriculum across the SW of England.

Many thank yous to @southwestenglandfibreshed and @fernhillfibre

[kerryanncleaver]

A few weeks ago I came across this project on Dezeen 'H2ERǴ ring made with metals "mined" by plants’ (last slide) it was so exiting to see something I had researched and formed a speculative projects about, manifest into a actual product! - https://www.dezeen.com/2024/08/30/phytomined-h2erg-ring-metals-plants-design/  . These plants are called 'Hyperaccumulators' - plants which can be used as tools to collect materials such as metal from the ground. As explored in James Bridle's book 'ways of being' he sees these plants being used in Greece -  ‘The plot (in Greece he is at) produces between 6 and 13 tonnes of biomass per hectare, depending on the crop, and each of those hectares produces between 80 and 150KG of nickel. By comparison, a tonne of mined nickel ore contains about 1 or 2% nickel, or 10 to 20KG.’ - Such a hyperaccumulator is also seaweed - which is a current talking point in the 'New Scientist' podcast published on the 31st of May 2024.  . My project 'Eco Fenders for Hyperobjects' looks at this topic from a different angle. Of using these plants as barriers for future concern -  . This project germinated from a profound awareness of the multifaceted crisis gripping the UK- ranging from biodiversity loss and energy concerns to mounting waste and a perceptible apathy towards enhancing the well-being of its populace. I embarked on a journey to craft a natural method of crisis aversion. This dynamic map seeks to unravel ways in which our small island can address and rectify the human-induced crises through ecological solutions. Examining locations of landfills, nuclear reactors and soil fertility.  Functioning as a speculative endeavor, the project introduces a visionary plant symbolic of climate change and other land-related challenges we currently confront.