The Regenerative Twin was a 9-month research and development study exploring the social, environmental, and economic impacts of prioritizing renewable materials. The study re-ran the concept design phase of a Welsh school project built in 2021. By applying an interdisciplinary approach based on the original Circular Twin concept—enhanced by deep supply chain engagement—the study demonstrated a strong correlation between increased use of renewable materials and socio-economic benefits. It also revealed that much greater environmental gains are possible than previously thought.
The original Circular Twin process, launched in 2022, uncovered significant potential to reduce whole life carbon emissions within standard budgetary constraints by shifting procurement priorities and adapting design team behaviors. We successfully applied these strategies to a new set of client goals, highlighting the transformative impact of behavior change in unlocking better value in built environment procurement.
Join us to hear from the experts involved in the Regenerative Twin project, followed by a discussion and Q&A, as we delve deeper into the project’s insights and the principles of regenerative design.
Key Details
- Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
- Timings: 13:00-14:00
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: Free to attend, registration essential
Programme
- 13.00 Introduction – Simon Corbey, CEO, Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
- 13.05 An overview of the Regenerative Twin Project, with findings and learnings – Harriet Fisher MRICS, Sustainability Analyst, Morgan Sindall
- 13.25 Better Understanding Regenerative Design – Christianne Lellig, Specialist Advisor – Regenerative Systems Change, Woodknowledge Wales
- 13.45 Discussion and Q&A
- 14.00 Close
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About the speakers
Harriet Fisher MRICS, Sustainability Analyst, Morgan Sindall
Hattie works as a Sustainability Analyst in Morgan Sindall Construction’s central Social Value & Sustainability team. She is a chartered Research Surveyor and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of several R&D projects, including acting as ‘Carbon Lead’ for the Regenerative Twin and project managing other Innovate UK funded projects. Hattie focuses on carbon, nature and retrofit.
Christianne Lellig, Specialist Advisor – Regenerative Systems Change, Woodknowledge Wales
Christiane has led national research and behaviour change programmes in various domains ranging from environmental concerns to labour and social justice issues, and has been responsible for the UK timber industry’s marketing campaign Wood for Good since 2016. Her particular interests lie in questions around society in transition, planning and land-use, biodiversity, low carbon housing and sustainable transport. Christiane holds a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences from the University of Göttingen, Germany.