Author:
De Wolf Catherine,Bocken Nancy
Abstract
AbstractThe 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.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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