Permaculture Design Process – 5. Choosing systems & elements

by Aranya Introduction So having identified the key functions that we are going to design for, we are now going to think about the best ways to fulfil them. Ideally, we only include something (a system or element) in our design if it fulfils at least three functions. Remember the ecological principle: Multiple functions for… Continue reading Permaculture Design Process – 5. Choosing systems & elements

Permaculture Design Process – 4. Identifying functions

By Aranya Introduction This is the stage where we identify what will be the focus of the design. We take what we have learned from the client interview(s) & determine what key functions are required (there may be many, but some will be more a priority than others). When we visit somewhere new, we often… Continue reading Permaculture Design Process – 4. Identifying functions