Digital Transformation of the Built Environment Towards a Regenerative Future

Catherine De Wolf*, Nancy Bocken

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The concept of regeneration and its application in the built environment is crucial when considering how digital technologies contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. Regeneration in the built environment fosters economic, social, and environmental prosperity for all stakeholders involved, through coevolution, adaptation, knowledge and skill exchange, diversity of ecosystems, harmonisation, and reconciliation. These advantages extend to building users and owners, businesses, local governments, the environment, and the community as a whole. The regenerative design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure enhances the economic, social, and environmental aspects of a region. This chapter discusses examples and business models that showcase the implementation of regenerative practices in the built environment and examines how the digital technologies discussed in the book can contribute to regeneration.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA Circular Built Environment in the Digital Age
EditorsCatherine De Wolf, Sultan Cetin, Nancy M.P. Bocken
PublisherSpringer, Cham
Pages259-275
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-39675-5
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-39674-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

SeriesCircular Economy and Sustainability
ISSN2731-5509

Keywords

  • regeneration
  • resilience
  • Regenerative business models
  • regenerative design

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