Daniel Wahl Course
4D Regenerative Design Literacy
Daniel Wahl explores place-sourced regenerative design supported by Gaia Education's 4D curriculum
A 6-week Learning Journey with Daniel Wahl
Embark on a profound exploration of regenerative design with renowned sustainability expert, Daniel Wahl. Join us on a captivating journey through Gaia Education's 4-dimensional whole systems design curriculum, where Daniel will unveil the synergy between the 'Ecovillage Design Education' (EDE) and 'Design for Sustainability and Regeneration' (GEDS) programs. With nearly two decades of experience, these courses have empowered individuals globally to actively contribute to the regeneration of their communities and bioregions.
Starts 4 November 2024 - Registrations until 11 November 2024
Who is this Course For?
Whether you're a community activist, socio-ecological entrepreneur, design educator, public servant, facilitator, consultant, or a leader in a large company, this mini-series offers a wealth of insights. It caters to both newcomers and graduates of Gaia Education's programs, providing a standalone learning journey into regenerative design literacy. Expect interactive and enjoyable sessions with ample time for questions, answers, and collective exploration.
Course Logistics
- 6 weeks-long course;
- Weekly 2-hour live session with Daniel Wahl - Mondays, 7PM CET- recorded for those unable to join live;
- Weekly 1-hour drop-in Zoom call with a Gaia host for co-learning and dialogue - Tuesdays, 7PM CET;
- Weekly recommended and optional readings, along with video dialogues;
- Access to recorded live sessions for your convenience;
Embark on this educational odyssey with Daniel, drawing from his extensive teaching experience and contribution to Gaia Education's evolution. Discover the transformative power of regenerative design and pave the way for a regenerative future!
Unlock the potential within Gaia Education's holistic approach to regenerative design. Daniel Wahl will guide you through a 6-webinar series, delving into the revolutionary 4D design mandala. Explore the intricate interplay between sustainability pillars and regenerative design dimensions, gaining insights into the realms of social, ecological, and economic regeneration.
Journey Outline
- From the 3 pillars of sustainability to the 4D of regenerative design
- Starting upstream: worldviews and organizing ideas as metadesign
- Designing for social regeneration
- Designing for ecological regeneration
- Designing for economic regeneration
- Coming home to place in a glocal world: bioregional regeneration
Course Creator
Daniel Christian Wahl is one of the catalysts of the rising reGeneration, one of the original GEESE (founders of Gaia Education), the first author of the GEDS 4 Dimensions and the author of the book Designing Regenerative Cultures and many expressive articles. He works as a consultant, educator and activist with NGOs, businesses, governments and global change agents. With degrees in biology and holistic science, and a PhD in Design for Human and Planetary Health, his work has influenced the emerging fields of regenerative design and salutogenic design. Winner of the 2021 RSA Bicentenary Medal for applying design in service to society. Awarded a two year Volans-Fellowship in 2022.
Designing Regenerative Cultures
