MAY 2025 | BUILT AMERICA MAGAZINE | WEST

S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T: LIVING FUTURE Since its founding, the Living Future Institute (ILFI) has emerged as one of the most visionary forces in sustainable design and regenerative building worldwide. With a bold mission to create a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative, the organization is reshaping how the built environment interacts with people and the planet . At the core of Living Future’s work is a belief that buildings can do more than simply minimize harm—they can actively heal, restore, and inspire. Through performance-based certifications like the Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon, and Zero Energy , LF is challenging developers, arc hitects, and communities to think beyond sustainability and embrace regeneration as a standard. T heir efforts go far beyond certifications. From material transparency and social equity programs to international collaboration and climate advocacy, Living Future is laying the groundwork for a new era of building—one rooted in deep accountability, innovation, and hope. Keep reading for exclusive insights from Lisa Carey Moore and the team leading this transformative movement—and discover how Living Future is helping to redefine what’s possible when buildings are designed to give back more than they take.

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