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REGEN: Applied Science for a Regenerative Built Environment
REGEN is a Danish industrial research program focused on transforming the built environment through applied science. It bridges the gap between scientific theory and industry practice by embedding researchers into companies to develop regenerative solutions.
BLOXHUB, Innovation Fund Denmark, Realdania·27 Apr 2026·2 min read
Key findings
- 01Embeds Industrial PhDs and postdocs directly within companies to ensure research is relevant to real-world technical and economic constraints.
- 02Uses the 'Doughnut for Urban Development' and 'Reduction Roadmap' as primary frameworks for systemic planetary and social health.
- 03Focuses on four key pillars: impact measurement beyond carbon, place-based regenerative design, scaling biogenic materials, and business model innovation.
- 04Aims to de-risk sustainable choices by standardizing biogenic construction and developing procurement tools for municipal clients.
- 05Operates as a three-layer learning network connecting a core research community, industry practitioners, and a long-term alumni network.
For
Architects, urban planners, policy makers, construction firms, academic researchers, sustainability consultants