Regenerative Design in Saudi Arabia: Circular Neighbourhoods, Places and Buildings

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The circular economy is based on three principles that are driven by design: to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials at their highest value, and regenera te nature. By rethinking how we design places at a neighbourhood scale and the role of buildings, places and landscapes within this, we can start to generate positive carbon cycles. This course will introduce circularity principles and why the neighbourhood scale is key to thinking about cities. It will explore how the relationship between people and nature can be regenerated and the role of buildings and systems in conserving and generating resources. The module will introduce key thinkers, sources of best practice guidance and give international and regional case study examples.Learning outcomes• Comprehension of Circular Economy Principles:Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of the circular economy, focusing on waste elimination, material circulation at optimal value, and regenerative practices, particularly in the context of neighbourhood-scale design.• Integration of Circular Design Thinking:Learners will develop the ability to apply circular design thinking in conceptualising and planning neighbourhoods, considering the role of buildings, landscapes, and infrastructures in fostering positive carbon cycles and sustainable resource management.• Exploration of Human-Nature Relationship:This module will enable learners to explore and critically evaluate the relationship between human communities and the natural environment, emphasising the regeneration of this relationship within the context of neighbourhood-scale design. These outcomes aim to equip learners with a deep understanding of the circular economy principles, their application in neighbourhood-scale design, and the ability to critically assess and implement these principles through case studies and best practice examples. SpeakerJuliet Bidgood Juliet is an RIBA Client Adviser and experienced Design Review Panel Chair with a wide-ranging knowledge of design for public space, public buildings and residential neighbourhoods. She has experience of developing neighbourhood strategies for sustainable neighbourhoods and advises Homes England, on the design of new residential neighbourhoods. She led the co-design of Placemaking Strategies for Two Towns in North Somerset these identify how to adapt and reinvigorate town centre neighbourhoods, empowering communities to generate local investment, support health and well-being and action the climate emergency. For Design West, she convened multi-disciplinary discussions to shape the West of England Placemaking Charter, defining a shared vision for - future ready, connected, biodiverse, characterful, healthy and inclusive places. She is passionate about the relationship between design policy, research and innovation stemming from her time as a senior advisor at CABE and as a founder of the award-winning practice muf architecture/art.Please note The content was recorded in July 2025. Each on-demand video will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the course. Developed in partnership with ADC, this course features localised examples for Saudi Arabia together with general content that supports learning for architects & built environment professionals in the KSA. For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information. In partnership with ADC Show more