CMG’s Betsy del Monte, FAIA, LEED BD+C, co-authored “Creating the Regenerative School” with Alan Ford and Kate Mraw. This book profiles global case studies that highlight best practices in designing healthy, climate-responsive learning environments for early education through high school. The designs showcased not only offer aesthetically pleasing spaces but also incorporate restorative principles, benefiting occupants, the environment, and the surrounding community.
Each case study is presented with eight pages of content, including photographs, plans, diagrams, and narratives detailing unique solutions. Evaluated on metrics such as Net-Zero Energy/Carbon Strategies, Regenerative Building Attributes, Evidence-Based Design, Occupant Satisfaction, and Post-Occupancy Data, the book also features essays from leading experts. Extensive research, interviews, and data analysis underpin the book’s mission to provide insights essential for creating regenerative educational environments.
The book can be purchased online or wherever books are sold.