Regenerative Architecture - Thinking Green with Deepak Kumar
AECORD's session with Building Energy Performance Analyst Deepak Kumar explored regenerative architecture as a transformative approach that goes beyond sustainability to actively restore ecosystems and create net-positive environmental outcomes. The discussion revealed eight core principles of regenerative design—from respecting nature's limits and restoring ecology to implementing circular resource use and community co-creation—alongside practical building-level strategies like passive design, sustainable materials, and renewable energy integration. This shift from merely reducing harm to actively giving back to nature represents a critical evolution in how architects and designers can address climate change while creating resilient, livable communities.