Regenerative architecture and the call of biodiversity

On its 39th founding anniversary this month, I extend my warmest congratulations to The Philippine STAR, a publication that has remained steadfast in its mission to inform, inspire, and shape public discourse.

- Ar. Romolo V. Nati

I am thankful to its Property Report section for welcoming my voice through this bi-monthly column—a space where I can share my passion for architecture and my advocacy for a greener, more sustainable way of living.

This year's theme "R39ENERATE" is both timely and necessary. It urges us to pause amid the pace of progress and rethink how we shape the spaces around us. In architecture, regeneration goes beyond environmental compliance; it's a design ethos that seeks to restore ecosystems, honor cultural contexts, and foster human connection.

Regenerative architecture invites us to design with humility and foresight. It challenges the dominance of short-term gains and instead asks: How can our buildings become allies of biodiversity? How can we create spaces that heal on many fronts—ecologically, socially, and spiritually?