Built America Magazine | West
“Our mission is to create a living future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative,” says Lisa Carey-Moore, a Director with the Buildings Team at Living Future. “It’s about designing buildings that work in harmony with the planet — and with the people who live in them.” The Living Building Challenge: A
Framework for Regeneration
At the core of Living Future’s impact lies the Living Building Challenge (LBC) — widely regarded as the most rigorous, performance-based green building certification in the world. Where many systems aim to do less harm, the LBC asks a more radical question: how can we do more good? “This underpins regenerative design and is influenced by how natural systems work,” Carey-Moore explains. “Like a flower, buildings must be rooted in place, ideally harvest their own energy and water, operate pollution- free, and promote well-being. And yes — they must also be beautiful.” The LBC is built around seven interconnected Petals: Place, Water, Energy, Health and Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty . Within these are 20 Imperatives, each one a call to action toward creating not just greener buildings, but living systems that restore, inspire, and endure. 17
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