Regenerative Cities: Designing for Biodiversity & Climate Resilience with Kirstin Weeks (BioStudio)

How can buildings and cities function like ecosystems? In this episode of Renaturing for Resilience, host Stewart Monti speaks with Kirstin Weeks, founder of BioStudio and a leader in regenerative design, biophilic urbanism, and ecological resilience.Kirstin shares her journey from green building consulting to urban ecology, explaining why cities must go beyond sustainability to actively regenerate nature and biodiversity. We explore: How buildings can mimic ecosystems through biomimicry The role of urban creeks, native landscapes, and habitat restoration in city resilience Why community-driven projects are essential for lasting impact The intersection of climate adaptation, health, and environmental justiceThis episode dives deep into designing cities that don’t just sustain life—but regenerate it.