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Description
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Outcomes
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Design of custom dome home with wheel chair access through out. |
Full set of detailed architectural drawings; plan, section, elevations & 3D model. |
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Creation of 80M2 Oak decking
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Beautiful high quality space for family to relax and entertain.
195mm wide x 24mm thick oak boards installed with precision 6MM spacing. Stainless steel screws and long lasting clear coat finish used. |
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Master plan design for a 3 hectare Polyculture project which will provide a variety of organic food for a boutique rural hotel.
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Clear three year implementation plan, with key activities for each quarter.
Water system, access and structures clearly positioned and defined. Design of orchard and food forest. The benefits of the design will be a key part of image and marketing of the rural hotel. |
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Design of aircrete dome home. |
Full set of detailed architectural drawings for this one of a kind 133M2 dome home. |
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Master plan design for a 8500M2 Polyculture project in
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Design report included;
Design overview, Water and access, Trees and perennials, Structures and lay out measurements, Digital file that will be used to mark out with GPS, Order of operations for earthworks, Yearly maintenance plan, Best practice for tree planting, Information on natural swimming pool, Implementation plan over three years. |
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Design of aircrete dome home in the tropics meeting the unique lifestyle of the family.
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Full set of detailed architectural drawings for this one of a kind 168M2 dome home.
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Design and implementation of low maintenance urban back garden in London.
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> Raised beds for growing vegetables.
> Wild flower meadow. > Soil prepared and lawn laid. > Mulch added around existing plants. |
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Design of sloping rocky area to accommodate organic vegetable production system.
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> Raised beds with integrated steps and watering system.
> Compost bins. > Edible perennial plants area. > Stone wall raised. > Grey water redirection. > A regular supply of nutrient dense vegetables for the household. |
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Detailed design of three bedroom dome for wellness centre.
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> Full set of detailed architectural drawings for this one of a kind 133M2 dome home.
> Building permission grated for this type of structure for the first time in the USA. > Worked with engineer to meet building codes. |
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Detailed design of dome home and studio for family of four.
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> Building permission grated for this type of structure for the first time in Europe.
> Working with engineers to meet local building codes. > Builder and project manger. |
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Conceptual design for a retreat centre on a 5 hector property.
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> Overall goals of the project clearly defined.
> Concept 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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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.
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> 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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Design of 1 Hector project owned by a collective of five people.
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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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Consult on how to manage a established property.
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> 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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44M2 Triple Dome Home designed and built for a family using air-crete bricks.
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> 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. |
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Design of a 4750M2 project.
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> 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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Consultation on how to start a organic vegetable garden from scratch.
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> 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. |
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Permaculture design for 1154M2 urban plot.
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> 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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Design and implement of stone and air-crete dome.
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> 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.
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> 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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Design and implementation of a multi-functional play opportunity.
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> 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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Creative multi step process for discovering the long term vision of the project.
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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.
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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. |
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Design and implementation of a unique domed Pergola with a variety of 10 perennial climbers planted to grow over the structure.
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> 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. |
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Design and implementation of a circular, child friendly growing area with permanent paths, recycled materials and annual and perennial plants.
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> Sustainable, low maintenance, kitchen garden with annual and perennial edible plants and permanent paths.
> A space for children to learn, engage and observe. |
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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.
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> 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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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). |
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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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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. |
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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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Completed initial stages of the Permaculture design of a future guest house in mangrove wetland, focusing on sustainability and income generation opportunities.
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> 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. |
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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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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. |
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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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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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