Edge Debate 197: Practicing regeneratively – mindsets, methods and magic
What does ‘regenerative design’ actually mean, and how can we put it into practice, regardless of context? Our contention is that it is possible to embed regenerative practices into all aspects of design and construction – aiming not to ‘create a regenerative design’ as an outcome but instead focussing on the act of ‘designing regeneratively,’ or more broadly: ‘practicing regeneratively.’ In this series of quick-fire pecha kuchas, our invited experts will each speak to the act of design – a verb, rather than a noun – and share their tips for embedding practices and approaches that can help projects to reach beyond traditional sustainability, and work towards enabling human and living systems to thrive and co-evolve. They will each share the ways in which they are approaching this critical topic in their work, and give away all their secrets for embedding regenerative practices into everything they do, and creating that little bit of magic and wonder on our projects.
Chair:
Isabel Allen, Editor, Architecture Today
Speakers: 5 experts in ‘pecha kucha’ style session –
Will Arnold, Head of Sustainable Materials, Useful Simple Trust
Gary Clark, Principal and Managing Director of HKS London and co-author of the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide
Brogan MacDonald, Head of Sustainability, Ramboll
Carl Walker, Head of Societal Insights, Hoare Lea
Anna Hollyman, Co-Head of Policy and Places, UK Green Building Council (UKGBC )
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 12.30-13.30, ExCel, London
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Edge Debate 198: Regenerative reflections
A conversation about the economic, social and environmental challenges and benefits of regenerative design and practice
Julia Barfield, Director, Marks Barfield and steering group member of Architects Declare in conversation with:
Oliver Broadbent, Founder, Constructivist and author of The Pattern Book for Regenerative Design
Zoe Watson, Senior Consultant – Bioregional, Trustee and Steering Group member – Architects Declare
Leonora Grcheva, Cities and Regions Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)
Co-curated with Architects Declare