Our report explores the building blocks of future homes that give back to both people and the environment.
At a time when residential homes account for one-fifth of global energy-related carbon emissions and 11 percent of global food waste, we need to consider the home’s impact on ecological systems. And how we might design, build and adapt our homes for the better.
The Regenerative Home takes a closer look at how we can collectively design dwellings that close the loop, give back, and produce more energy than they consume. Alongside global case studies, the report shares insights that could propel a wider movement towards regenerative ways of living.
Building, energy, food, belongings
The findings in The Regenerative Home reveal a future where existing buildings are given the attention they need to improve energy efficiency and rework spaces for more integrated community living. Building materials and furniture are always reused to reduce costs, waste, and demand for new extraction. Designers investigate locally sourced materials for construction and insulation. And harnessing off-grid power by integrating solar, green hydrogen, and other renewables into the home design becomes the norm.
By examining successful case studies and imaginative concepts, the report glimpses a future home where thermal heat from data centres and city sewer systems is redirected to power life at home. Nature’s regenerative systems might move into kitchens with countertop wormeries for at-home composting. In the bathroom, new forms of sanitation transform human waste into fertiliser for gardens. And the lifespan of household objects is made more open and circular through community sharing and joint ownership models.
Where to from here?
Part research, part data-backed foresight, the report aims to set a foundation for future discussions on the relationship between the home and the climate. We hope our community will build on the research. And that this starting point inspires designers, businesses and citizens to find ways to create a more regenerative life at home for their community and context.