Pearl Beach talk about regenerative design

The Pearl Beach Environment Group will host a talk about Regenerative Design and Development at Pearl Beach hall at 5pm on Friday, January 28.

The talk will be given by architect Ms Caroline Pidcock who described "regenerative design" as "a whole systems approach to design".

"The term regenerative describes processes that restore, renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials," she said.

"It encourages communities to support and create positive relationships that will benefit society and our environments by evolving and adapting to changing circumstances."

"The Pearl Beach Environment Group seeks to "protect and enhance the environment and encourage nature conservation within the village of Pearl Beach", said secretary Ms Mary Knaggs.

"The group takes the definition of 'environment' in its broadest sense which includes both the 'built' and the 'natural' environment; and the environmental and ecological 'setting' of Pearl Beach."

Ms Knaggs said Ms Pidcock was "passionate about the importance of architecture, biophilia and regenerative design, and how they can contribute to a culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative future".

"After 26 years, 2018 saw Caroline transitioning her practice to another way of working, so that she can focus on how to strategically accelerate the uptake of regenerative ideas.

"She combines her work as sustainability guide with roles on a number of professional and community environment groups, advisory panels and teaching and talks.

"In 2021, Caroline was jointly awarded the National AIA 2021 Leadership in Sustainability Award and in 2019 the AIA NSW President's Award."

The group is asking $5 donation to attend the talk, with students free.

Attendees must be double vaccinated and wear a mask.

For information and bookings, email the group at pearlbeachenvironmentgroup@gmail.com.

SOURCE:

Media release, 6 Dec 2022

Mary Knaggs, Pearl Beach Environment Group