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A regenerative system approach can transform architecture to be not only sustainable, but also resilient in a dynamic world. Sustainable development has been a focus for at least the last 25 years. However, the international development community has failed to fundamentally transform the performance of the built environment in the most critical indicator: ecological footprint.