Bioregional Weaving in the Development and Implementation of Regenerative Building Materials
Rooted in regenerative design, this dissertation investigates the material, cultural, and architectural potential of hemp-lime and other fiber-based building materials. Embedded within a practice-based project on hemp-lime construction, the dissertation explores how regionally sourced agricultural residues can be transformed into healthy, low-carbon building components. Using a bioregional approach, the research foregrounds material practices, collaborative prototyping, and relational formats—such as workshops, exhibitions, and speculative design—as strategies to build new narratives and networks for regenerative construction. By weaving together knowledge from craft, science, design, and activism, the project seeks to activate place-based material cultures and strengthen bioregional alliances.