UK Architects Declare

My first Christmas present of the year arrived! Duncan Baker-Brown's magnus opus, 'The Re-Use Atlas' (2nd edition) ♻️ Really looking forward to getting my teeth into this over the next fortnight - packed full of project case studies of people building from 'waste' 💩 designing for future reuse 🏗️ creating circular materials 🧱 and reimagining the way we build buildings 💡 And most importantly, all as real projects, in the real world, with the usual real constraints around time and budget 💰 A beautiful evidence base of possibility - proof that we CAN transition to a fully circular economy #circulareconomy #reuse #reclaim #renew #refurbish #reimagine #UseLessStuff

Please do join AD on the 21st January for our online working group session to shape the next iteration of the regenerative primer! We want you to be involved! Details below....

🌳 Help us to drive a just transition in the built environment! It would really help us if you could take a few moments to answer this very quick survey (4 questions) 🙏 🙏🙏 💡AD’s Climate Justice guide needs your input! AD is developing new guidance on building a just transition. This terminology is increasing in use, and collectively we're becoming progressively aware of the impacts that our actions and choices have on different communities. It’s really important that we have practical input from signatories and industry experts, to create a truly collaborative resource for all practices, sourcing a wide range of examples and experiences. Steering Group member Mandy Franz (pictured below with other Steering Group members & speakers at AD's 2022 'Building Justice' event) is leading our working group: “We have a short survey (below) with just four questions and an opportunity to say if you'd like to offer any further input, or if you can provide brief details of examples, ideas or useful contacts that can inform our new guidance. We really appreciate your help, thank you!” https://lnkd.in/e2FcJ_NP #guidance #ukarchitectsdeclare #climatejustice #ukarchitectsdeclare #justtransition

Last month, our postdoc, Emily Birch, had the honor of presenting A Research Perspective on Regenerative Bio-Inspired Design as both a speaker and panellist at the launch of Dave Cheshire’s remarkable book, Regenerative By Design: Creating Living Buildings and Cities (RIBA publication). The event, hosted by AECOM, featured a dynamic panel including Matt Webster from British Land and Anna Lisa McSweeney, representing UK Architects Declare. Together with a large and engaged audience, the discussion underscored a crucial call to action: the industry must transition from degenerative to regenerative practices. Key themes included embracing biomaterials, biotechnology, and biomimetic innovations, as well as the importance of developing new testing standards tailored to emerging technologies—particularly biotechnologies—to accelerate the adoption of regenerative solutions across the industry. This vibrant and thought-provoking forum provided an invaluable opportunity to share both the successes and lessons learned from pioneering regenerative projects, alongside the latest innovations from the Living Construction Group. We highly recommend Dave’s book, which masterfully captures the principles of regenerative practice and envisions an inspiring, sustainable future for our built environment. Thank you for the invitation, Dave—it was a privilege to take part!

🗺️ Community Bulletin Board (Year-End Edition): Living into the futures we want. DEEP DIVE LEARNING: 📍Practices for Transitions in a Time Between Worlds, Stanford Social Innovation Review supplement seeks to “illuminate inquiries, capacities + practices that ... can open consequential new pathways to a better tomorrow.” https://lnkd.in/ging-fPP (Supported by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)) 📍ETH Zürich offer a four-module, free of charge, MOOC series “about creating positive impact in complex systems in times of nested crises; ... navigating complexity + uncertainty with new tools + practices”: https://lnkd.in/g78Vp59c They also offer Certificate + Executive Masters of Advanced Studies https://lnkd.in/ggTXbP8a (via Daniel Christian Wahl) 📍The Bioregional Conversations is an “action-learning initiative exploring how to help #bioregions emerge + evolve, structured as a series of seven cutting-edge conversations to explore the different ways in which bioregioning is taking shape around the world”: https://lnkd.in/gAh2tWrT (also via DCW) DREAM JOB: 📍RETI Center, New York, are looking for an Executive Director to guide the organization into their next chapter, building on their legacy of #climatejustice work: https://lnkd.in/gGqTcAJ5 (via Christine Cerqueira Gaspar) INVITATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE: 📍Stand with Indigenous leaders in Brazil seeking recognition as true partners for #COP30. Add your name to the campaign, organized by Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB): https://lnkd.in/gN2EW43W (via 350.org) 📍The Living Infrastructure Field Kit is a free, collaborative web tool that nurtures community connections to place, fostering a deeper understanding of local environments. Developed by ARLA, Spherical + others as a catalyst for #climateresilience: https://lnkd.in/gjtQKxzr (via Deb Chachra) 📍Soul Probe + Body As Earth are hosting a Deep Time Walk in the Singapore Botanic Gardens on 8 Dec. in mutual aid of the Tayuksidi Collective, a network of cultural wisdom bearers + advocates supporting Native Healers + Ritualists in the Philippines: https://lnkd.in/gkRFdpac (via Santosh Kumar) 📍National Parks Board invites applications for Youth Stewards for Nature an annual program through which youth explore + co-develop various City in Nature initiatives. Register by 23 Dec.: https://lnkd.in/g5fx-6ni (via Wee Meng WOO) 📍UK Architects Declare invite you to contribute to the next stage of their #RegenerativeDesign Primer: https://lnkd.in/gkqhWDUp 📷 Sarah Ichioka: Yarra Valley ECOSS: https://ecoss.org.au/ (🙏 Bjorn Low for hosting)

🌳 Help us to drive a just transition in the built environment! It would really help us if you could take a few moments to answer this very quick survey (4 questions) 🙏 🙏🙏 💡AD’s Climate Justice guide needs your input! AD is developing new guidance on building a just transition. This terminology is increasing in use, and collectively we're becoming progressively aware of the impacts that our actions and choices have on different communities. It’s really important that we have practical input from signatories and industry experts, to create a truly collaborative resource for all practices, sourcing a wide range of examples and experiences. Steering Group member Mandy Franz (pictured below with other Steering Group members & speakers at AD's 2022 'Building Justice' event) is leading our working group: “We have a short survey (below) with just four questions and an opportunity to say if you'd like to offer any further input, or if you can provide brief details of examples, ideas or useful contacts that can inform our new guidance. We really appreciate your help, thank you!” https://lnkd.in/e2FcJ_NP #guidance #ukarchitectsdeclare #climatejustice #ukarchitectsdeclare #justtransition

Time to GATHER: 🎉 WINTER SOCIAL NEXT MONDAY! 🎉 🗓️ Mon, 9 Dec 2024 18:30 - 21:30 GMT 📍 Pollard Thomas Edwards, 38 Graham Street London N1 8JX 🎟️ Get your ticket via Eventbrite - link in comment below Join us for a festive evening filled with connection, inspiration, and celebration! Whether you're eager to dive into climate action, meet like-minded people, or simply curious about how the built environment can lead the way in tackling the climate crisis, this is the event for you. We'll be toasting to all that we’ve accomplished in 2024, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. Everyone's welcome - come as you are, bring your ideas, and get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🥂 To help ACAN continue hosting these impactful events and fuelling our mission, we encourage you to purchase a ticket (£3) or become a Member! (Free tickets are also available, because everyone deserves to be part of the change 💚) See you there! #ACAN #ArchitectsCAN #ArchitectsClimateActionNetwork #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis

Thank you! As a volunteer-run charity, we rely on your generous donations to build our work. Every contribution makes a real difference and is instrumental to our success💚 Thank you to the following signatory practices for renewing their annual donation or making a new donation in November... - AtkinsRéalis - Love Architecture If you have been inspired and would like to make a regular donation, please click this link https://lnkd.in/e6YZxH-r 💸 If you are already a signatory, we invite you to set up an annual contribution of £20 for each registered architect your practice employs (up to a maximum of £2,500 for larger practices). If you prefer to bank transfer, or need an invoice, please email hello@architectsdeclare.com   Thank you so much to all our donors and signatories, old and new💚   #joinus #donatenow #support #charity #regenerativefuture #ukarchitectsdeclare Brian Q Love

From its launch earlier this year, we've seen our Regenerative Design Primer as 'work in progress'. Now it's time to shape the next iteration and we're setting up working groups to deliver our Primer 2.0. We need YOU to be part of this evolution! Join us online on 21st January at 12pm for expert presentations, breakout groups & discussions: ·      Brief overview of the Regenerative Design Primer and next steps ·      Regenerative Design Primer - Your feedback ·      Regenerative Design - What are the blockages? ·      Regenerative Design - How to move forward The session is aimed at cross collaboration to further knowledge of regenerative design and help push the transition towards a regenerative built environment. Book your place now https://lnkd.in/enz95reA   And thanks to everyone who joined us for our previous Regenerative Design Resources event, last month: We had an excellent turnout for talks and discussion on our Primer, AD & Architecture Today's Regenerative Architecture Index, Constructivist's Regenerative Design Lab, UKGBC's Regenerative Places Programme, FCBS's Regenerative Symposium, and Planit's Regenerative Practice Tool. You can watch the video of the presentations here https://lnkd.in/eEtJBX7w #regenerativedesignprimer #designprimer #regenerativedesign #ukarchitectsdeclare #v2 #workinggroups #workinprogess #collaboration #industrychange

Our fabulous AD Steering Group member Laura Baron teaming up with Brogan MacDonald to explore the concept of reuse and repair in the built environment #reduce #repair #reuse #recycle #reimagine #builtenvironment