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Creating the Regenerative School

“How can science guide us in creating regenerative, healthy spaces for learning?”

In this complex era, there is an important question about school design: How can science guide us in creating regenerative, healthy spaces for learning? Creating the Regenerative School showcases a commitment to embracing new knowledge, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in educational design. This book highlights examples that demonstrate that exploration, delving into the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the quest to create sustainable, regenerative places of learning that not only adapt to change but actively contribute to the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Extensive research, communications, interviews data analysis were utilized in compiling the book with the mission to share knowledge and insights that are vital to creating healthy, regenerative ECE-12 learning environments in all manner of contexts. Outcomes for each project will be profiled in the form of post occupancy data, certifications received, and client perspectives.

“Regenerative schools represent a shift from doing less harm to doing more good.”

Creating the Regenerative School is the next iteration for school design. Through captivating case studies and interviews with subject matter experts, visionary architects, and facility leaders, we will document how creatives from around the world are already redefining the boundaries of educational architecture and learning. This book illustrates that the regenerative learning environment is not an abstract concept but a tangible reality taking root in diverse settings across the world.

With this book, we seek to illuminate approaches to educational facility design that shift the focus towards cultivating resilient, creative, and empathetic educational environments. It argues the case for schools that go beyond sustainability to ones that actively restore and revitalize their settings. This includes making a deep connection to the natural world and to the broader community context.