May
10
Regenerative Design of the Human Ecosystem
Regenerative Design of the Human Ecosystem Permaculture and regenerative design works to marry human and environmental needs in a cultivated ecology. About this event This approach sees humans as positive change agents - necessary contributors to rebuilding and regenerating ecosystems and service whilst supporting human needs. Whilst it has a very strong focus on [...]
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Apr
24
Africa Builds for Regeneration
Africa Builds for Regeneration As the world emerges from Covid with a new normal, the sentiment is how do we build back better. The Regenerative Collaborative South Africa will be hosting a webinar session to check in with the African Built Environment, to see how as a continent we are moving beyond zero towards creating [...]
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Sep
06
Designing with Biophilia
Designing Buildings with Biophilia The RCSA brings you a webinar about Biophilia in South African projects. The term Biophilia was first created by Biologist Edward Wilson in 1984 and it is defined as our innate and genetically determined affinity with the natural world. Biophilia literally means love of nature and expresses our human attraction to [...]
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Apr
28
Realigning Buildings with Nature
Realigning Buildings with Nature The LFCSA brings you a webinar around the Place Petal of the Living Building Challenge. The aim of the Place Petal is about restoring the relationship between people and nature, place and community. The introduction will explain the LBC Place Petal imperatives which articulates how to integrate ecology and community in [...]
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Mar
09
Creating Nature Connections: Biophilia for Google
Creating Nature Connections: Biophilia for Google Biophilia is the concept that humans have an innate desire to connect with nature and natural systems. Embedding these principles in the design of our buildings and spaces can improve the environmental performance, but more so, improves the life of the occupants where people are healthier, more satisfied, and [...]
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