DEVELOPING A TAILORED TOOL TO ASSESS REGENERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

ABSTRACT Regenerative development is a paradigm shift in the worldview from conventional sustainability toward rethinking the relationship between the built environment, people, and nature to cope with the consequences of climate change. This article’s goal is to provide an assessment tool that will serve as a guide for applying regenerative development in the built environment. The study adopted mixed methods by combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It began with a systematic literature review, followed by a questionnaire and a comparative analysis to create the primary assessment tool. The study then localized the tool by using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to fit the Egyptian context. Finally, the American University Campus in Egypt was selected as a case study to evaluate the tool’s validity. The results revealed that the developed tool is applicable and valid to the built environment. The paper covers the knowledge gap by translating the theoretical basis into a practical tool for creating a national rating system for regenerative development. The paper suggests further research to create quantitative indicators for achieving higher reliability.