There are more earth buildings in the world than concrete. And the world is fast running out of the resources for concrete. So it takes humility, courage and wisdom to adopt one of the oldest building materials on earth. Building in earth is our brave new future. “The main earth building techniques include: Mudbrick (Mud Brick, Adobe),  Rammed … The post Building in Light Earth appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Permaculture is continually expanding. It is building skills, experience, knowledge, tools, strategies and design thinking. As we learn from and collaborate with nature we get smarter. And we explore systems for a truly sustainable future that allow systems to regenerate. In this interview with Richard Telford, creator of the permaculture principles icons and leading publisher, … The post THE FUTURE OF PERMACULTURE appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Cameron Tonkinwise is a Professor of Design Studies at the University of Technology Sydney. He addresses transition to a more sustainable future. In this interview, Cameron knows design is powerful when collaborative and ongoing. He invites us to see that each permaculture site is part of a wider system. And imagineer our future. Cameron says … The post Transition Design – Cameron Tonkinwise appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Give yourself a break over the new year. And develop some living skills to reduce costs and increase your wellbeing. These skills build a regenerative culture that is rich in social connections and well being. 10 Fundamental Permaculture Living Skills 1. Apply Permaculture Principles Apply Permaculture Principles to Everyday Life. Multiple functions for each element … The post Give Yourself Skills, Peace and Joy appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Juliana Mitry, tells a folk tale about why the onion makes us cry. Juliana owns Balinese Spice Magic in Wollongong and hand-crafts Tempeh. In this short video, Jules relates the Balinese story of why we cry when we cut onions and how soft and sweet it is. Juliana grew up in the Mountains in Bali, … The post SPECIAL POST – Why Onion Makes Us Cry appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Dan Palmer invites us to discover the design process beyond a rigid set of procedures. And design for highly complex and evolving living systems. The late Dan palmer sensed a strong distinction between procedure and process. Evolutionary Design Process Versus Control Thinking Here is some of what Dan shared “I’m passionately interested in permaculture design … The post Design Process not Procedure appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

For three years we drove an electric car. We negotiated with many other electric car drivers during a period of sparse infrastructure. And we pioneered extreme range driving, by carting a tent and extra leads for long journeys. We also worked in industries to support electric vehicles and a greener culture. Regularly we zoomed past … The post We Sold Our Electric Car appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

Richard Telford made a career in Permaculture by putting his values and ethics into his work. He works with a “just do it” passion and commitment to meet the need. What Richard Knows Richard knows “You can create a career for yourself in permaculture using your previous experience. Most people have some kind of Interest … The post Make Your Career in Permaculture appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

The late Phil Gall was one of the great integrators. He grew up in Tasmania in the 1950s and passed away mid-2023. He was a skilled architect of buildings and landscapes. And he was part of a generation of sharing people who built a knowledge and experience in Permaculture, Keyline, and Biodynamics. In a conversation … The post The Late Phillip Gall – Integrators appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more

At the National Permaculture Convergence 2023, Mitra Ardron presented and facilitated a session on Speed, Scale and Permaculture. Mitra is currently working to deliver clean water to billions of people in Bangladesh. He challenges us to ramp up our efforts to effect change and build a better future. Mitra’s steps for scaling up projects Firstly, … The post Scale Up for Bigger Impact appeared first on Permaculture Visions ..read more