Rethinking Sustainability Towards a Regenerative Economy

This open-access book emphasizes the importance of sustainability in buildings, facilities, and urban governance for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable. It outlines the urgency for the built environment sector to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies and a just transition, with a focus on the benefits towards health and resilient business practices. The book promotes a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for new and existing buildings, aiming to enhance users' experience, health, and wellbeing while reconciling anthropic ecosystems and nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 418 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This open-access book draws upon the research conducted within the COST Action "RESTORE - REthinking Sustainability Towards a Regenerative Economy," emphasizing the critical role of sustainability in buildings, facilities, and urban governance for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable for Europe and the world. In the context of addressing the climate crisis, the authors highlight the urgent need for the built environment sector to adopt adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as a just transition. The chapters presented in this book demonstrate how this can be achieved by adopting a broader framework that encompasses places, people, ecology, culture, and climate, placing them at the center of the design process. A particular emphasis is placed on the benefits these elements bring to health and resilient business practices.

This book represents a significant step toward a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for both new and existing buildings. The authors aim to foster forward-thinking and multidisciplinary knowledge, leading to solutions that celebrate the richness of design creativity. In this vision, cities of the future will prioritize the experience, health, and well-being of users both within and outside of buildings, while reconciling human ecosystems with nature.

This book is a valuable resource for scientists, students, and professionals in the fields of environmental sciences, architecture, policymaking, practice, and investment in urban and regional development. It provides insights into the latest research, trends, and best practices, enabling readers to contribute to the creation of more sustainable and resilient cities and communities.

Weight: 974g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030718183
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021