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Database research record2025·United Kingdom

Regenerative pedagogies: ecology and circularity of timber at Mudchute City Farm

Fereday, George, Tang, Bo

London Met Repository (London Metropolitan University)

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This case study examined the integration of regenerative pedagogy in undergraduate architectural education through annual timber structures workshops at Mudchute City Farm, London, over a six-year period. Second-year students learned regenerative design principles focused on climate change, local ecology, and adaptive timber reuse, fostering circular and regenerative design skills. The program prepares students for future architectural challenges, including reducing carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity.