Beyond Sustainability: Integrating reuse, ecology, and commons for regenerative climate resilient architecture Part 2 Dissertation 2025 Christo Ollewagen University of Huddersfield | UK "This dissertation examines how regenerative architecture can actively reimagine the role of architecture. It critiques the limitations of the conventional frameworks such as BREEAM and LEED and explores how architecture can move beyond neutrality to actively contribute to ecological restoration and social resilience. Against this backdrop, the research seeks to answer the central question: How can regenerative design principles integrating reuse, ecology, and informal commons transform architecture into a climate-resilient practice? The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining literature reviews, case study analyses, interviewing the Superuse Studios in Amsterdam, and Life Cycle Assessments. It critically evaluates current sustainability metrics, highlighting the current technical and social challenges to address embodied carbon and ecological potential. By integrating ecological systems and reuse strategies, the study explores how regenerative design can shift the architectural discourse from “less bad” solutions to actively restorative practices. Selected case studies, such as the Sands End Community Centre in London and the Raw Material Resource Station in Rotterdam, provide practical insights into the transformative potential of regenerative design. Tutor(s) Yun Gao