8 principles of Regenerative Design

Guided by Values, Grounded in What People Care About Most.

1. Design in Harmony with Nature :

   Shape buildings and landscapes to work with local ecosystems, climate, and patterns, rather than against them.

2. Create Net-Positive Energy:

   Move beyond efficiency; generate more clean energy than is consumed.

3. Close the Loops:

   Design for circular flows of water, materials, and nutrients—minimizing waste and maximizing reuse.

4. Nurture Human Well-Being:

   Build spaces that inspire, heal, and foster community connection.

5. Support Resilience & Adaptability:

   Ensure designs can evolve over time, meeting changing needs without depleting resources.

6. Celebrate Beauty & Craft:

   Prioritize designs that uplift the spirit, combining aesthetic delight with ecological intelligence.

7. Honor Place & Context:

   Root each project in its cultural, historical, and ecological setting, strengthening identity and belonging.

8. Give Back More Than you Take:

   Measure success by how much a design restores and enriches the systems it touches.