Built America Magazine | West
Its Equity Petal elevated local trades through workforce development. Its Beauty Petal inspires everyone who walks through its doors. “Rather than reducing harm, these projects actually restore — they give back,” Carey-Moore says. “They’re models of what buildings should be.” Barriers, Breakthroughs, and What Comes Next
Of course, regenerative design is not without its challenges.
Outdated building codes often prevent rainwater use or on-site waste treatment. Design decisions made too early — without integrated collaboration — can derail performance goals. Some teams lack access to experts in ecology, energy modeling, or low-carbon materials. But Living Future is ready. With a growing suite of support tools, feasibility reviews, webinars, advocacy resources, and a deeply engaged practitioner community, they help project teams overcome barriers and build smarter from day one. “We don’t expect every project to become a Living Building tomorrow,” Carey-Moore says. “But we want every project team to feel like it’s possible — and know they have support.” 23
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