Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency

A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable and Regenerative Design

In the face of our current planetary emergency, it's imperative that we rethink our approach to design. Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency provides a roadmap for designers, architects, and policymakers to create sustainable and regenerative solutions that address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion.

Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency

by Sarah Ichioka

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20102 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	318 pages

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Written by a team of leading experts in the field, Flourish presents a comprehensive overview of the latest design paradigms and best practices. From biophilic design to circular economy principles, the book offers practical guidance on how to create buildings, products, and systems that support human well-being and ecological health.

Key topics covered in Flourish include:

• The principles of biophilic design and how to incorporate nature into the built environment
• Circular economy principles and strategies for reducing waste and pollution
• The role of regenerative design in creating ecosystems that are resilient and self-repairing
• Case studies of successful sustainable and regenerative design projects
• A vision for a flourishing future where design is a force for positive change

Flourish is an essential resource for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With its clear and concise writing, inspiring examples, and practical guidance, the book will empower readers to become agents of change.

About the Authors

The Flourish team is a group of leading experts in the field of sustainable and regenerative design. The team includes:

• Bill Reed, founder of the Living Building Challenge and a pioneer in biophilic design
• Jason McLennan, president of the International Living Future Institute and a leading advocate for circular economy principles
• Amanda Sturgeon, director of the Institute for Regenerative Design and a leading researcher in the field of regenerative design
• Dan Esty, former commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and author of the book "Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage"
• John Picard, a partner at Interface and a leading expert in sustainable business practices

Reviews

"Flourish is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a more sustainable and equitable world. The book provides a clear and concise roadmap for how to design buildings, products, and systems that support human well-being and ecological health." - Bill McKibben, author of "The End of Nature" and "Eaarth"

"Flourish is an inspiring and practical guide to sustainable and regenerative design. The book is filled with case studies of successful projects that demonstrate how design can be a force for positive change." - Kate Raworth, author of "Doughnut Economics"

"Flourish is a timely and important book that offers a roadmap for how to create a more sustainable and resilient future. The book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." - Christiana Figueres, former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency

by Sarah Ichioka

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20102 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	318 pages

FREE