Circularity
Why does REGEN say 'retrofit-first'?
Most of the building stock that will exist in 2050 is already standing. REGEN treats renovation as the primary site of regenerative practice — and treats it as an industrialisable, repeatable platform rather than a one-off craft activity.
Key points
- Retrofit-first as default policy and design stance.
- Industrialised circular refurbishment platforms reduce friction to adoption.
- Reuse, disassembly and renovation become a coordinated pipeline.
Sources
“Procurement tools and decision-support, municipal clients, public procurement, governance for sufficiency, retrofit-first, absolute sustainability targets, space sufficiency strategies, and demand reduction.”
“Regenerating the built environment through Circular Refurbishment Platforms.”