Regenerative Innovation

Regenerative Innovation

Regenerative Innovation is a design approach in eco design that uses living systems as models for creating products and spaces that help nature recover and thrive. Designers working with this method sometimes use materials that can be grown back quickly, like bamboo or mycelium, and design products in a way that when their life ends, they break down safely and give nutrients back to the environment. A new fact is that some designers now use digital tools to map local ecosystems before starting a project, so the design can fit into the natural cycles of the area. This mapping helps designers pick the right materials and shapes that support local plants, animals, and water cycles, making the design part of a healthy system.

eco design, living systems, biomaterials, ecosystem mapping

— Kevin Green