Sprucing Up the Wildheart Haven: A Regenerative Overhaul
Urge of the Untamed: A client advocating for a cause
Hop on over to the Isle of Wight and catch a glimpse of the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's exciting transformation! This haven for endangered species is teaming up with architects who align with the Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI) to build the International School of Ecology - a one-of-a-kind educational and research hub!
The ultimate goal? To create a global epicenter dedicated to environmental sciences, engineering, and regenerative practices, working in collaboration with academic institutions, land stewards, and local communities. The International School of Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture (ISoRaRA) will mint its mark on the Isle of Wight as the hub for cutting-edge research, training, and national and global environmental conversations.
How Does it Stack Up?
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's partnership with RAI is right in line with their commitment to the 2025 Regenerative Architecture Index, a joint venture between Architecture Today and Architects Declare. By collaborating with the Index, participating practices will showcase their dedication to regenerative design - paving the way for a more sustainable world[1][2].
ISoRaRA's Key Features:
- Education & Research: ISoRaRA will serve as a shared resource for universities, hosting lectures, conferences, and field studies. It will also offer conservation research opportunities.
- Regenerative Workshops: The school will host workshops and symposiums to educate landowners, farmers, and agents on rewilding projects, with partnerships forged with organizations like the Community Landownership Association (CLA)[1].
- Community Engagement: ISoRaRA continues the Wildheart Trust's tradition of educating young people and engaging with their communities. This collaboration will bring knowledge of the biosphere and wildlife to a broader audience.
On the Front Burner:
- Launching ISoRaRA: The main focus is on getting the International School of Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture up and running, with a limited competition to identify an architectural practice capable of designing the school's facilities based on regenerative design principles[1][2].
- Finding the Right Architect: The Wildheart Trust is currently seeking architecture firms from around the globe that are vested in designing educational and research facilities sustainably, adhering to the guiding principles of regenerative design.
This ambitious regenesis is part of a larger movement to advocate for rewilding, regenerative agriculture, and global education. Stay tuned for more updates as the project unfolds!
For more on the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, check out Neil Thomas's review and COO Lawrence Bates' thoughts on living in this quaint Isle of Wight town.
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The International School of Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture (ISoRaRA) will not only serve as a hub for education and research in environmental sciences, engineering, and regenerative practices, but also provide workshops to educate landowners, farmers, and agents on rewilding projects, thereby contributing to self-development and the health of our planet. As part of this ambitious project, the Wildheart Trust is seeking architecture firms that prioritize sustainable design, aligning themselves with the Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI) and the 2025 Regenerative Architecture Index, to design the school's facilities.
