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Concept Design for Private Property 
Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
September 2021
Conceptual design for a retreat centre on a 5 hector property.
> Overall goals of the project clearly defined.
> C
oncept design for the property clearly outlined.
> Floor plans and renders for multiple original buildings complete.
> This information can be used to explain the project to potential funders and other parties.
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Water Design for Private Property ​
Mallorca, 
Spain 
May 2021
 
Design of water catchment system and a 150,000 Litre water reservoir which will greatly contribute to solving the serious problem of sacristy of water on the property.
> There will be water for basic needs (humans, animals and irrigation).
> The property will be much more resistant to fires that are common in this area during the summer months. 
> Once implemented the value of the property will increase.
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Project Design for Private Property 
Iznik, Turkey
November 2020
Design of 1 Hector project owned by a collective of five people.
14 Page Design report including; Design overview,
Water design,
Access,
Road cross-section and path recommendations, 
Trees,
Windbreaks,
Veg production,
Buildings,
​Recommendations for implementation.
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Project Planning and consult for a homestead 
Soumont, France
November 2020
Consult on how to manage a established property.
> Advice on how to manage the property using organic low maintenance systems.
> Recommendations on how to use the space more effectively.
> ​Strategies for water harvesting, soil building & weed control.
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Unique Eco Dome Building
Yalova, Turkey 
August 2020
44M2 Triple Dome Home designed and built for a family using air-crete bricks.
> Fully functional family house with two bedrooms and one main dome with living room, kitchen and bathroom.
> Use of natural materials internally.
> ​Highly insulated dome home designed for minimum running costs.

Project Design for Private Property 
Balıkesir, Turkey
August 2020
Design of a 4750M2 project.
> Creation of clear goals and long term vision.
> Design of property including; 
Main water system,
​Placement of house,
Tree and animal systems. 
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Project Planning Consult for a Organic Vegetable garden   
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Bodrum, Turkey
April 2020
Consultation on how to start a organic vegetable garden from scratch.
> PDF created with information based on questions asked on how to design a water system,  appropriate access and vegetable bed layout.
> Strategies for establishing and maintaining a organic vegetable garden.  
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Training and Facilitation Services
2010 - 2020
Design and facilitation of more than twenty international residential workshops on Permaculture design, Sustainable building, Eco-village design, Deep ecology and Community living.
The workshops are between 4 - 15 days and take place at a variety of projects including well-known educational centers, such as the Panya Project in Thailand and Alisler Yurdu in Turkey.
See testimonials page.



Project Design for Private Property
Spain
November 2018
Permaculture design for 1154M2 urban plot.
> Clarity on goals for family.
> Rain water system design.
> Grey water system concept design.
> Natural swimming pool analysis.
> Placement of zone 1, 2 and 3 vegetable production and supporting elements.
> Placement of trees for future food forest.
> Strategies for dealing with potential wild fires.
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Unique Eco Dome Building
Antayla, Turkey 
September 2018

Design and implement of stone and air-crete dome.
> Highly insulated dome with front and back door, window and sky light.
> Use of local stone for cylinder.
Assistance in deciding placement of build.
> Designed for minimum maintenance.
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Six week organic vegetable production training 
For The Olive Tree School
Spain (Sitges)
Nov / Dec 2017
Design and delivery of a six week program on organic vegetable production for twenty two children ages 11 – 13.
> A beautiful well designed garden was created.
> Students learned the basics of how to start and maintain a vegetable garden.
> Students learned other skills including: ownership, team building, research, planning and observation.
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Talking circle Playground for Homes & Schools
For Maria Osso School

Spain (Sitges)
October 2017
Design and implementation of a multi-functional play opportunity.

> A natural tactile play opportunity that enhances the area.
> A beautiful outdoor teaching space.

> It multi-functions as an outdoor classroom, talking circle and play opportunity.
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Project Planning and consult  for a future homestead in Italy
Spain July 2017
Creative multi step process for discovering the long term vision of the project.
​Creation of long term vision for the project.
Exploration and documentation of ideas and concept for the project.
Identifying and documenting the quality of life the clients aspire to.
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Project Planning consult for a 10 Hectare wildlife sanctuary / sustainable tree based farming & Eco tourism project.
Turkey June 2017
Take the clients through a design process exploring their ideas and dreams and create a outline for feasible project to share with stakeholders and investors.
Creation of four documents:
1. A mind map showing the complete concept.
2. A one page long-term vision.
3. Goals for project.
4. Big pic concept design of the land.


Pergola Dome for Homes & Schools
For The Olive Tree School 
Spain (Sitges)
April 2017
Design and implementation of a unique domed Pergola with a variety of 10 perennial climbers planted to grow over the structure.

> A unique multi-functional structure in the front of the school.
> Over time the structure will be covered with the climbing plants.

> A special out door teaching space that maintains contact with nature.

Play area for Homes & Schools
For Maria Osso School
Spain (Sitges)
November 2016
The instillation of a simple play area made from repurposed car tyres.
 > A interesting opportunity for creative play.
> Another durable element added to existing play area.
> An example of thoughtful reuse of waste materials.
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Kitchen Gardens for Homes & Schools
For L'Arrel School, Asociación Waldorf Garraf
Spain
November 2015
Design and implementation of a circular, child friendly growing area with permanent paths, recycled materials and annual and perennial plants.
> Sustainable, low maintenance, kitchen garden with annual and perennial edible plants and permanent paths.
> A space for children to learn, engage and observe.

Highly Effective Organic Vegetable Production
design for a prison

Indonesia
September 2015

Certified Permaculture Design Consultant Spain, Permaculture Spain ,Permacultura España
Design and implementation of a unique food production system, using the area to its full potential. Read my blog post and see photographs here.

> Staff and inmates trained on the basics of Permaculture design, maintenance, harvesting, seed saving and transplanting.
> A regular supply of fresh vegetables to supplement the diet.
> Positive feedback from the head of security and inmates.
> Increased biodiversity, installation of perennial and annual plants.
> An opportunity created for inmates to be outdoors and closer to nature more often.
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Setting up a Legal Structure for a Permaculture Master Plan Site as Legal Entity
Sierra Nevada Natural Park
Granada, Spain
April 2015

The service included the realization all the necessary steps to constitute the project as a legal entity in Spain, in order to become an operational PRI Master Plan Site.

This included:
> Research and identification of the most appropriate legal structure for the project, according to its needs, objectives, preferred ways of working and decision making style.
> Short briefing to the clients on the main obligations and 
characteristics of the legal entity proposed. 

>Registration of the project as a legal entity in Spain, defining the social object, representation, membership and governance; and drafting all the constitutional documents (constitutional act, by laws and other official forms).
Project successfully registered in June 2015 as an Association by the Government of Andalusia.
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Project Planning and Support for a Permaculture
Research and Educational Center
Sierra Nevada Natural Park
Granada, Spain
February 2015 

Consultation for a 12 hectare site, future host of a Permaculture research and educational center.

The consultation included: building consensus on the project’s vision; definition of 1-5 year holistic goals; and the design of a volunteer system, through the application of Permaculture design tools.

 

> Client ready to move forward with: defined long-term project vision; clearly defined 1, 2, 3 and 5 year goals; and specific strategies for income.
> Client provided with project ​report outline to share with possible investors, partners and officials.
> Mind maps explaining to concept of the project as a whole​, and all the interconnections.
> ‘Ready to be implemented’ volunteer and intern system that responds to the needs of the project.
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Unique Eco Dome Building
Barcelona area, Spain
2014

Pioneering design and construction of a unique fusion of rammed earth walls and air-crete dome as a creative meeting space. 

Size: Six meters diameter, four meters tall.

> A beautiful healthy unique space with water catchment that requires very low maintenance and respects nature. 
> An ongoing source of inspiration and income (rented for workshops and therapies).


Funding Application for European Commission LIFE Environment Programme 
Barcelona area, Spain
2013
Design, coordination and complete drafting of an innovative funding proposal for a 120 hectares Mediterranean Permaculture Project and Education Center in Barcelona.

Services included: 
> Definition of goals and objectives with involved group members.
> Design of actions, time frame and rationale.
> Support in costing process.
> Drafting of entire proposal and online submission in English.  
Positive feedback from the European Commission. Proposal met all criteria and project was eligible for funding. Grant was not awarded due to high competition and received invitation to re-submit it the following year. 
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Permaculture Design for Highly Effective Organic Vegetable Production
Barcelona Area, 
Spain 
2013
 


Services included: Identification of future productive areas within 120 hectares property. 
Design of 60 x 6 meter poly tunnel.
Design and implementation of: 
> Earth works to stop erosion and channel water to vegetable production.
> 320 x 1 meters of organic companion planting.
> 3 vegetable mandalas.

> Abundant seasonal yield in perfect conditions.
> Increased biodiversity.
> Established low-input healthy systems.
> Reduced erosion and saved water.
> User friendly, efficient poly tunnel. 
> Provided ongoing support and advice. 


Kick Start Land Design Package for a Household,
Rural Tourism and Training Center
Turkey

2013 



Design and implementation of future rural tourism and training center in Turkey's coastal area. 
Surface: 1 Hector of land.

Package included:
> Vision and Goal setting.
> Earth works: 6 swales and 3 ponds.
> Shelter: building of a 7 x 5 meter dome home.
> Food production: design and preparation of vegetable production zone and orchard.
> Client ready to move forward with: defined long-term project vision; 1, 2, 5 and 10 Year goals; and specific strategies for income generation and self-reliance.
> Erosion risks on land reduced thanks to implemented earth works.
> Water security achieved through bore well dug.
> Land Reforestation supported by 35 fruit and nut trees planted. 
> Vegetable production zone prepared and partly implemented. 
> Shelter provided by 7 x 5.5 meter dome home built. 
> Client provided with tools to outline the project to possible investors, partners and officials.
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Project Design for Private Property and Guest House
Eastern Kenya
2012




Completed initial stages of the Permaculture design of a future guest house in mangrove wetland, focusing on sustainability and income generation opportunities.

> Clarity on goals by client and a clear starting point to move forward.
> To scale base map to copy and brainstorm ideas and arrangements of elements. 
> An awareness of Permaculture strategies and information for further learning and reflecting.
> An understanding of what it would involve to develop such a piece of land.

Urban Permaculture Design: Transforming a Backyard into more than a Garden
England
2012


Application of Permaculture design to maximize the potential of the limited outdoors space of a house in the suburbs. 

Use of natural materials. Implemented over three weeks.

Transformed abandoned garden into beautiful low maintenance usable space that brings the family outdoors and closer to nature more often. 

The space now provides:
> Car parking space.
> Fruit trees and perennial edible plants for the family.
> Natural play areas for the children.

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Permaculture Play Area 
England
2012


Low budget, super adobe/earth bag multi-functional structure  

Designed from the perspective of a small person combines a sand pit, a slide, climbing wall and bench, all in one long-lasting structure.  

Use of natural materials. 
Built in two days. 

> Safe, didactic and most of all fun! 
> Children and parents enjoy this unique structure within a sensory garden designed for learning through play, using all the senses. 
> Children enjoy going down the slide to pick salad and herbs just outside their kitchen.


Building a 3000L Ferro Cement Water Tank
Northern Thailand
2011

Design and build of a 3000L Ferro Cement Water Tank for an eco-village/learning center in Northern Thailand. 

The design and implementation process was used as hands on training for community members and other students. 

Completed with the group in one week.

> Increases water security in the eco village by adding a additional layer of water storage diversity.
> The eco-village/learning center gained 3000 Litres of drinking water storage.  

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Building a Composting Toilet in the Tropics
Northern Thailand
2011

Design of a composting toilet built at an eco-village / learning center with local natural materials. 

The building process was one element of a week long workshop. 

> Increased water saving in the eco-village: the toilet requires no water to function. 
> Through the toilet final product, the eco-village has increased access to fertilizer to use on close by orchard. 
> Permanent demonstration of a range of natural building techniques in one small build.
> The group learnt to design and build with little financial input.
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