Why We Exist
We train the next generation of designers, planners, and builders to rethink the human habitat in response to ecological and societal collapse.
The Way We Build Is Breaking the Planet
At the School of Regenerative Design, we prepare change makers to replace extractive systems with regenerative ones—reconnecting buildings, communities, and ecosystems.
Design, engineering and construction professions will engage critical topics centered around:
Regeneration Over Sustainability
Move beyond harm reduction—design to restore and heal.
Infrastructure for a Changing Climate
Create resilient, adaptive systems rooted in place.
Bioregional Wisdom, Global Impact
Design with local ecology to guide global relevance.
30 Years of Building for Regeneration
For nearly three decades, we’ve been defining and advancing the idea of “living buildings”—structures that are self-sufficient, resilient, and ecologically elegant. These lessons now shape the foundation of our teaching.
The School was born from lived experience: a deep investigation into what works, what heals, and what sustains. We teach not just what’s new—but what’s next.
Workshops & Courses
SORD offers workshops, seminars and online learning on a variety of subjects. Stay tuned for upcoming events and classes that you and your colleagues may wish to attend. A reminder that membership in SORD provides discounts to these courses.
The DEATH and Life of Green Building Summit 2025
SOLD OUT
Regenerative Design Immersive Workshops 2025
SOLD OUT
The Magic of Imperfection
Half Day Seminar
Our Facilities
Experience regenerative design in action with workshops and guided tours of Heron Hall and the McLennan Design offices. Located on Bainbridge Island, these world-class facilities showcase biomimicry, closed-loop systems, and net-positive impact.
Ready to Rethink the Future of Design?
Join a growing network of regenerative thinkers, doers, and leaders.