GEN Solution Library/People and permaculture

About the 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

Description

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 Submitted by FFCUL

Areas of impact

• Integral Design
  • Contextualised Design
• Social
  • Diversity & Cohesion
  • Health & Healing

See also