For much of the industrial age, factories have been symbols of extraction, pollution, and separation from the natural world. Today, that narrative is beginning to change. Faced with climate urgency and growing social expectations, designers and manufacturers are reimagining industrial architecture as a tool for environmental repair rather than degradation. Sustainable factories are emerging as places that conserve resources, regenerate ecosystems, and reconnect production with its surroundings. In this new paradigm, innovation is measured not only by output, but by how thoughtfully industry coexists with the planet.
