Aarhus Centre for Regenerative Building works to develop and promote a new paradigm for the built environment that gives more than it takes to nature, climate, and environment. The centre was founded by Aarhus University, Aarhus School of Architecture, and the consulting firm, Søren Jensen Engineering.
The built environment must actively contribute to the regeneration of the planet whilst facilitating the highest possible quality of life for all.
Regenerative Building
What is regenerative building?
The construction industry is responsible for nearly 40% of the planet's total CO2 emissions and consumes vast amounts of natural resources every year. There is an urgent need for a new approach to the built environment, and regenerative building can be a significant step in the right direction.
Regenerative building is about making a positive impact; built environments should not only be sustainable in the traditional sense; they should actively contribute to restoring ecosystems. In this equation, considerations of climate, environment, nature, economy, and human well-being must all be factored in.
Towards a new paradigm
In our sector, we must rethink our way of working, if we want to help address the major challenges of our time. This will require a transformation among the stakeholders of the industry and a new perspective on the quality and value of buildings.
We must imagine cities where transitions between the outside and inside as well as nature and the urban environment, are fluid. Where flora, fauna, and people are more closely connected, and buildings are powered exclusively by renewable energy. We must imagine buildings shaped by new bio-based materials or local materials that can be reused infinitely. Buildings that employ novel technologies to create CO2-negative footprints, increase biodiversity, and promote human well-being and health.
About us
Aarhus Centre for Regenerative Building was founded on September 1, 2023, by Aarhus University, the Aarhus School of Architecture, and the family behind Søren Jensen Engineering Engineering. It aims to highlight how construction can make a positive difference to the climate, nature, and people.
The white paper was published by Aarhus Centre for Regenerative Building in collaboration with NXT Bureau.
