In this workshop, Ben Falk navigates through various aspects of effective "Zone 1" planning and design – helping you understand the principles behind optimizing your immediate living area for sustainability and productivity.
See how Ben would apply permaculture principles at two real-world homesteads, offering practical insights and inspiration for your designs.
With over twenty years of hands-on experience in resilient, land-based living, Ben offers a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of Zone 1 design, highlighting key considerations such as land shape, vegetation, and site-specific features.
This workshop is for those wanting to take advantage of this experience to avoid making their own mistakes and achieve an optimal design early on in their journey or improve the one they’ve been using.
SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING WORKSHOP
The consultation opens with an overview of the site's geographic context and the intention to focus on Zone 1.
Ben highlights the importance of starting the design process by identifying permanent features and understanding the overall land shape.
The session underscores the need for optimizing solar gain for the placement of new structures and gardens.
Mapping tools and software are recommended for a thorough analysis of the site's topography, wind patterns, and vegetation.
Discussion on the placement of the new house, emphasizing the benefits of situating it to maximize solar gain and considering the existing road for access.
The potential locations for gardens and other key elements like greenhouses and workshops are considered relative to the new house.
The consultation addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by existing structures and the site's natural features.
Ben advises on the strategic location of gardens to ensure they receive ample sunlight, which is critical for productivity.
The importance of thoughtful access planning to minimize impact on the site's high-value areas is discussed.
The session concludes with a call to iterative design, suggesting that plans may evolve based on further observations and changing needs.
Duration: 1hr28 mins
Format: HD Streaming
TIMESTAMPS [01:40] Site Review #1
[36:20] Site Review #2
[53:20] Question & Answer
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