Different frameworks, sustainable design theories, and green building rating systems have been developed to reduce environmental impact on the planet. However, environmental challenges are growing due to climate change. The impact of the built environment on the planet requires an immediate transformation to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) and Paris Agreement. This study reviews some key concepts of regenerative design (RD), and how this can be integrated with state-of-the-art digital design methods. Even though building information modelling and design computation are of interest, their use and discussion have focused on sustainability rather than regeneration. Thus, there is a gap when it comes to their use for regenerative design. For this purpose, an integrated design and analysis framework is proposed where methods, processes, and tools can be used to measure indicators for regenerative design. The framework can be applied to case studies by researchers or designers and further expanded in future research.
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