Rethinking Sustainability. RESTORE Book Presentation.
This open access book is based on work from the COST Action “RESTORE – REthinking Sustainability TOwards a Regenerative Economy”, and highlights how sustainability in buildings, facilities and urban governance is crucial for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable, for Europe and the whole planet.
In light of the search for fair solutions to the climate crisis, the authors outline the urgency for the built environment sector to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as a just transition. As shown in the chapters, this can be done by applying a broader framework that enriches places, people, ecology, culture, and climate, at the core of the design task – with a particular emphasis on the benefits towards health and resilient business practices.
This book is one step on the way to a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for new and existing buildings. The authors want to promote forward thinking and multidisciplinary knowledge, leading to solutions that celebrate the richness of design creativity. In this vision, cities of the future will enhance users’ experience, health, and well-being inside and outside of buildings, while reconciling anthropic ecosystems and nature.
A valuable resource for scientists and students in environmental sciences and architecture, as well as policy makers, practitioners, and investors in urban and regional development.
Program
- 17:00-17:05 Opening Remarks | Laura Ricci, Director of PDTA Dept., Sapienza University of Rome
- 17:05-17:10 Greetings | Fabrizio Tucci, Coordinator PhD programme in Planning, Design, Technology of Architecture
- 17:10-17:20 RESTORE COST Action | Carlo Battisti and Martin Brown, Living Future Europe
- 17:20-17:30 Introduction | Maria Beatrice Andreucci, PDTA Dept., Sapienza University of Rome
- 17:30-18:00 Round table | Editors meet Authors
- 18:00-18:30 Keynote Designing Regenerative Cultures | Daniel Christian Wahl
- 18:30-19:00 Debate and Concluding remarks
Participation is free of charge, upon registration, but places are limited.
Organised by the Department of Planning, Design, and Technology of Architecture, Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with Living Future Europe.