What if we already know how to design regeneratively?

What if we already know how to design regeneratively?

14 September 2026 10:25 am - 11:10 am Regenerative-design

Much to the annoyance of linguists, Will Arnold argues that regenerative design is a verb, not a noun. It’s a process we can all follow – on any project – to move us closer to the goal of doing more good with construction, rather than just minimising harm.

In this keynote, Will will share a simple process he has developed to anchor all the amazing innovations, processes and mindsets that exist in industry today, and draw them together into a regenerative approach to building design and construction.

Learning from examples taken from across the industry, see how his three pillars of systems thinking – place, time and influence – can be combined to create buildings that heal our planet.

Chairperson

Will Arnold Will Arnold, Head of Sustainable Materials, Useful Simple Trust

Speakers

Imandeep Kaur Imandeep Kaur, Director of Mission + Strategy, CIVIC SQUARE
Guy Rochez Guy Rochez, Associate Director, TOWN