Flourish
Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency
by Sarah Ichioka & Michael Pawlyn
What will it take to restore balance to our world for future generations’ survival? In this book, two spirited thinkers, Sarah Ichioka and Michael Pawlyn, propose a bold set of regenerative design principles, drawn from natural and cultural wisdom. Flourish offers a paradigmatic plan for designers, clients and change agents alike to build a thriving future, together.
Published by Triarchy Press and available at Bookshop, Amazon, Indiebound (for US readers) and possibly at your local library
“I’ve just caught up on yesterday’s @rsa
talk with @MichaelPawlyn and @sarahichioka talking about their new book #Flourish. Please watch and share, and consider your own ‘agency’ here & now .. how you can use it for all life to flourish?”
“#Sustainability needs to shift to #regeneration, yes!
@MichaelPawlyn and @sarah_ichioka — so enjoying this #RSAflourish conversation @theRSAorg
It’s all about maximising agency, indeed!”
What will it take to restore balance to our world for future generations’ survival?
Michael Pawlyn & Sarah Ichioka in conversation with Gareth Evans
The focus on sustainable design has led to a great deal of positive change in our shared built environment, but for two visionary systems change thinkers, it’s now time to embrace a radical, regenerative design approach for a truly flourishing future.
Michael Pawlyn, founder of the innovative biomimicry architecture firm Exploration, has joined forces with Sarah Ichioka, urbanist and leader of multi-disciplinary strategic consultancy firm Desire Lines, on a new book which maps out key design paradigms in a time of planetary emergency.
They argue that as a globalized society, we urgently need to reach the turning point in human civilization where everything we do not only doesn’t cause harm, but actually has a net positive impact on the environment. By embracing approaches that restore ecosystems, reunite divided communities, and reciprocally enhance the interdependent health of people, place and planet, their approach to the built environment may be just what the planet needs.
Find out more about the RSA's work on Regenerative Futures
Tune in to our podcast sessions with leading system change experts who explore pathways toward a life-affirming future.
And follow our story on instagram @flourish.systems.change
Flourish Systems Change is brought to you by Interface
Production credits
Presenters Sarah Ichioka & Michael Pawlyn
Audio producer & composer Tobias Withers
Producers Kelly Hill (London) Shireen Marican (Singapore)
Research & production assistant Yi Shien Sim
For media enquiries please contact Hannah Cox Creative
Speaking invitations for Flourish’s co-authors can be sent to info@flourish-book.com