Chrisna Du Plessis

About the Author

Chrisna Du Plessis is a visionary architect and sustainability scholar whose work bridges the gap between innovative design and ecological regeneration. With a career spanning academia, practice, and global consultancy, she has dedicated herself to reimagining human habitats in harmony with the planet's rhythms. Drawing from her South African roots and international experience, Du Plessis advocates for regenerative principles that foster hope amid environmental challenges. Her seminal book, Designing for Hope: Pathways to Regenerative Sustainability, outlines practical frameworks for architects, urban planners, and policymakers to create resilient, life-affirming systems. Through her writings and lectures, she inspires a new generation to design not just for survival, but for thriving ecosystems and communities.