Design with Permaculture
Episodes
Constructing Resilient Landscapes: Earthworks from Planning to Execution
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on the practical techniques behind earth-working—how to shape land to retain water, prevent erosion, and support productiv...
Soil as Living Foundation
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the living world of soil — a dynamic, complex system that sustains all terrestrial life. Soil is far more than a medium ...
Harnessing the Power of Water: Holistic Approaches to Sustainability
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation takes a comprehensive look at how to manage and conserve water using nature-inspired strategies. We touch on everything from regiona...
Exploring the Vital Connections Between Trees and Energy
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the profound ways trees transform and moderate their surroundings. We discuss how they interact with wind, shape rainfall patt...
Understanding Climate for Effective Design
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the crucial role of climate in shaping everything from orchard layouts to the placement and insulation of homes. We disc...
Beyond the Grid: Exploring Nature’s Patterns
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into how living systems and built environments both follow recurring shapes and flows, from branching river deltas to spiraling her...
Designing with Purpose: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Systems
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we highlight the diverse methods that shape a resilient approach to design. You’ll hear a discussion of analytical tools for mappin...
Exploring Concepts and Themes for Sustainable System Design
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how holistic design can align modern science with practical ethics to preserve and enrich living systems. We discuss the i...
Foundations of Permaculture: Ethics, Ecology, and Design
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, we explore the foundational ideas from Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual by Bill Mollison. The conversation takes a close loo...