Introduction on the Concept of the Aesthetic of Regenerative Design and Development

While the challenges for the socioecological future are becoming harder and harder, the idea of a “sustainable development” is no more enough: is clear the need for new concepts and strategies within contemporary design, able to propose innovative solutions to regenerate our original environments. While the concept of not only limiting socio-environmental damage but actively restoring and regenerating existing ecosystems is not new in the field of design, its focus on the Latin-Mediterranean context, rich in environmental resources and architectural traditions, has not been extensively explored. In this region, where concerns about socioenvironmental decisions meet debates in practice and academia, a formal collection of experiences, good practices, and theoretical considerations is more than ever needed. A seven-year-long collaboration among Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and University of Pavia (Italy) set the bases for this book, which aims to provide the initial foundation for this necessary “formal collection”. The focuses on ecological design and social design meet in this edited book, with the aim to propose a holistic view on regenerative design in Latin-Mediterranean context.