Description of Challenge
The design process is key within permaculture, to facilitate change and turn our ideas into
reality. The design web is a framework created specifically for people-based designs. It is one
interpretation of the design process.
“People, their buildings and the ways they organize themselves are central to permaculture.
Thus the permaculture vision of permanent (sustainable) agriculture has evolved to one of
permanent (sustainable) culture...it can be used to design, establish and manage and
improve... all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a
sustainable future.” David Holmgren
Solution
It can be used for a wide variety of designs, from our own personal health to our family life,
from community groups to schools, from healthcare systems to international development
projects.
The web has 12 anchor points, each focusing on a different are to build up a detailed, holistic
picture of where we want to go and how we are going to get there.
References:
Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability; David Holmgren; Permanent Publications,
2002
People & Permaculture; Looby Macnamara; Permanent Publications, 2012
Think! Before It’s Too Late; Edward De Bono; Vermilion. 2009
Thinking In Systems; Donella Meadows; Chelsea Green, 2008
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