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Introduction
Regenerative Innovation transcends traditional sustainability approaches by reimagining design as a catalyst for creating net-positive ecological and social impact. This 3-day intensive unit views regenerative innovation as a response to complex challenges that requires both systemic thinking and design action. You will cultivate the capacity to explore, reframe, create and catalyse innovations that actively regenerate rather than merely sustain, guiding them to become agents of systemic transformation. Through a people and planet-centred approach, students will develop the ability to analyse complex systems, identify leverage points for positive change, and design solutions that contribute to thriving ecological and social ecosystems across diverse contexts and disciplines. This unit requires pre-reading before attending, please complete the pre-reading in the week prior to the 3-day intensive, ensure you have read the associated content.
Summary
| Unit name | Regenerative Innovation |
| Unit code | KDA218 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vanessa Ward |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Year Period 2 | 20/6/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 6/11/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain fundamental principles of regenerative design and innovation.
- Evaluate innovation opportunities through regenerative lenses, to create ecological, social, and economic value .
- Apply regenerative tools to analyse systems and contexts.
- Develop innovative responses that embody regenerative principles and contribute to thriving systems.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Personal Regenerative Innovation Plan & Reflection (20%)|Design Sprint Workbook (40%)|Regenerative Business Proposal (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Todd, C. (2024, March 15). Chapter summaries for Doughnut Economics. Cambridge Doughnut. https://www.cambridgedoughnut.org.uk/chapter-summaries-for-doughnut-economics/ |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Joyce, A., & Paquin, R. L. (2016/11/01). The triple layered business model canvas: A tool to design more sustainable business models. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.06.067 Fullerton, J. (2015). REGENERATIVE CAPITALISM. https://capitalinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-Regenerative-Capitalism-4-20-15-final.pdf |
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