About This Book

Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide

Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide is a comprehensive and visually engaging textbook designed to help both beginners and experienced permaculture practitioners master the design process. Written by Aranya, an experienced permaculture teacher, this book offers a clear and structured approach to permaculture design.

Who Uses It?

This book is primarily used by students and educators in permaculture courses, as well as by individuals interested in sustainable living and ecological design. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to apply permaculture principles in various settings, from small gardens to large-scale projects.

History and Editions

First published on August 15, 2012, this book has been a cornerstone in the permaculture community for over a decade. The guide has been refined and tested through numerous design courses, ensuring that it provides practical and effective tools for permaculture design. The full-color illustrations and diagrams make complex concepts easy to understand.

Author and Other Works

Aranya has been involved in permaculture since his design course epiphany in 1996. He has designed numerous gardens and non-land based designs, earning his Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design in 2003. Aranya's teaching pathway has included delivering multiple two-week design courses annually, influencing the content of this guide significantly.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781856230919
eBook: ISBN-13: 9781856230926
Softcover: ISBN-13: 9781856230919

Publication Details

Publisher: Permanent Publications
Publication Date: August 15, 2012
Number of Pages: 208
Language: English
Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no additional print editions listed, the e-book format is available with a different ISBN.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in permaculture design, including systems and patterns, land and non-land based design, design frameworks, site surveying, and map making.
Practical Tools: It includes clear explanations, flowcharts, and diagrams that link theory to practice.
Teaching Pathway: The guide is based on course worksheets that have been designed, refined, and tested over time.
Ethical and Philosophical Approach: It places the ethics, principles, philosophies, tools, and techniques directly into the context of the design process.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.