Services

Structured guidance for Living Future projects

ReGen Consulting supports developers, design teams, and mission-driven organizations in evaluating, pursuing, and delivering projects aligned with frameworks from the Living Future Institute — including the Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon Certification, and CORE Green Building Certification.

Common challenges we help with

Uncertainty about certification feasibilityMisalignment between capital planning and sustainability goalsConfusion around program requirementsDocumentation and audit riskTranslating expertise into funding proposals

Living Future Feasibility Snapshot

Typical timeframe: 4–6 weeks

An executive-level assessment designed to help organizations evaluate readiness for Living Future frameworks before committing to certification.

Clarity on

Operational readiness

Capital planning alignment

Electrification and energy transition pathways

Materials and procurement risk

Strategic certification timing

Ideal for: Developers, institutions, or organizations exploring high-performance climate frameworks but seeking risk clarity before committing to certification.

Living Future Certification Consulting

Comprehensive certification leadership for projects pursuing Living Future programs, serving as Certification Lead and primary liaison with program reviewers.

Services include

Certification strategy and compliance pathway development

Interpretation of program Imperatives

Documentation coordination across project teams

Audit management and reviewer communication

Performance-period guidance and verification support

Result: Clear certification pathways, organized documentation, and reduced risk throughout the certification lifecycle.

Biophilic Design Exploration Workshop

LBC Imperative 19: Beauty + Biophilia

A facilitated workshop that helps teams translate biophilic design principles into practical strategies for buildings and spaces.

Participants explore

Human–nature connection and well-being

Sensory-based design experiences

Local ecological context

Biophilic design patterns and strategies

Outcome: A shared design vision and actionable strategies for integrating nature into the project. Full framework below.

Proposal & Pursuit Strategy

Support for architecture firms, sustainability consultancies, and mission-driven organizations pursuing sustainability-focused opportunities.

Services include

RFP and opportunity analysis

Sustainability strategy development

Narrative development and alignment across technical teams

Proposal refinement and strategic enhancement

Why it matters: Translate technical sustainability expertise into compelling proposals and stronger client positioning.

Workshop framework

Inside the Biophilic Design Exploration Workshop

Built on Stephen R. Kellert’s biophilic design framework. Purpose: align the project team, define a shared vision, and generate grounded strategies.

01Purpose: align the team & define a shared vision

02Pre-workshop preparation & project context

03Exploring Context

04Biophilic Core Concepts (Kellert elements & attributes)

05Interactive Design Exercises

06Direct Sensory Perception

07Indirect Psychological Perception

08Specific Project Visioning

09Biophilic Framework

10Biophilic Plan

11Integration into Practice & post-workshop deliverables

12Implementation tracking & check-ins

Implementation check-ins

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