Class 2.5 of the PDC+++¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?This is something so basic that it is quite common to fall into old habits, simply copy what others have done or (even worse) use the materials 'we like', those we are familiar with, or technologies we find pleasant instead of those which do, in fact, best fit the criteria of sustainability.

In this class we look at the importance & thinking behind the hierarchy of resources & the scale of interventions, two tools amongst various which we use to ground our designs.

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

The objective is to create systems that are ecologically sustainable, economically viable, that satisfy needs, don't exploit or contaminate & that are self-sufficient in the longer-term.

Suggestions for your Design Make a sketch of your habitual design PROCESS

(e.g.. of the last thing you designed)

Observe how it differs from the Design Frameworks (shown in class M2.4)

Analyze your Design Motivations (see class M2.3) & if it fits well with your Vision & Mission

Are there other designs that could represent a better use of resources (that YOU control) for sustainability?

Make a list of the various designs you could make (a brainstorming) & then a PMI analysis of each one.

• Present this in your Design Portfolio!

Cycles in PermaCulture Design

ThinkReflect

Act

Observe

Design

Review

PermaCulture?Definition of the scientific method:

“A systematic method of investigation for the knowing of observable reality,

that consists in formulating inquiries about that reality,

trying to find solutions to the problems in question.”

Action Learning

What type of solutions?

Is it a Science?

Steps of the Scientific Method

•4. Experimentation

• 2. Hypothesis (a model) > Theory

• 1. Observation

• 3. Prediction

Steps in the Design Cycletrying to find solutions to the problems in question

1. Observe (discover)

2. Think (dream)

3. Design -> Sustainable Systems4. Do / Create / Start up (deliver)

1. Observe Results.. Re-design

Design Process A VERY DYNAMIC PROCESS

1.

2.

3.

4.

& never "finished" – all are designs in development

Doing Presentations

A basic & important skill

An Essential part of Facilitating

Speaking in public is fun!

Expressing ideas clearly is interesting

Convincing others is very useful

DESIGN your presentation

Resources in the e-book

Module 0 > Tools > 7. Presentations

www.PermaCultureScience.org

PRACTICE, practice, Practice!

Provide a good answer to the basic questions:

What Who How

WhereWhen

& Why

Try impersonating a "sustainability

detective"

Investigation cycle

Yo don't know That you know(unconsciousness)

You know That you don't know(consciousness)

You investigate or ask(in-form-ation)

use / apply the information(ACTION)

PROBLEM to solve

I had 6 Humble servants that taught me everything I know

They are What, Who, How, Where, When and Why

!!We want to watch your presentation!!

With your process + Your conclusions

Sketch

PMI s

Motivation

Vision and Mission

Resources

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

RESOURCES

Energies coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people…

Living components And technologies

Useful reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserves

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE'sWork

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

...

Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

Old barrels

Car pieces

bottles

old carpetbroken wire meshold plasticbroken mesh, wiresticks and pieces of iron

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

...

Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

Creativity playMicro-risas (Micro-laughs)

Information

Fruits and seeds

Plants

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

2) UNAFFECTED by useReturned water (hydroplant),well managed ecosystems, a view,

good climate …

...

Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

woodFrom well managed ecosystems

Leaves, Reeds

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

2) UNAFFECTED by useReturned water (hydroplant),well managed ecosystems, a view,

good climate …

3) DISAPPEAR/ DEGRADE if not used waste water, crop not

harvested, fish-escapes

...

Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

Solar Energy

Eggs fromrebellious chickens

ContactsRelationshipsMeetings

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

2) UNAFFECTED by useReturned water (hydroplant),well managed ecosystems, a view,

good climate …

3) DISAPPEAR/ DEGRADE if not used waste water, crop

failure, fish-escapes

4) REDUCED by use natural forests, coal, oil, poorly-

managed marine and forestry resources

...

Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

ENERGY ACCOUNTING

Pioneers'Patience

Ali Sharif

But in 'fertile ground'(curiosity + preparation for someone)the same patience is a resourceThat increase by use

Ronaldo

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

2) UNAFFECTED by useReturned water (hydroplant),well managed ecosystems, a view,

good climate …

3) DISAPPEAR/ DEGRADE if not used waste water, crop

failure, fish-escapes

4) REDUCED by use natural forests, coal, oil, poorly-

managed marine and forestry resources

5) POLLUTE if used pesticides, nuclear, oil, scorn,

contempt ...Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

ENERGY ACCOUNTING

Cement

Cement

Bricks Cement

but they are PERMANENT infrastructureswell designed to harvestother resources,Type 0, 1, 2, 3

RESOURCES

Energíes coming into our system –

Sun, wind, rain, people …

living componentsAnd technology

Useful Reserves RESOURCES

Some are needed to keep the system

Surplus = YIELD

trade

conserve

Too much = pollution

COMMON HERITAGE

Forests, water, soils, air, seeds …

PEOPLE work

CLASSIFICATION - For analysis of USE - RESULTS

0) cause pollution if NOT used, all our 'junk'

1) INCREASE by modest use,

Cut-&-come-again salads, information, creativity

2) UNAFFECTED by useReturned water (hydroplant),well managed ecosystems, a view,

good climate …

3) DISAPPEAR/ DEGRADE if not used waste water, crop

failure, fish-escapes

4) REDUCED by use natural forests, coal, oil, poorly-

managed marine and forestry resources

5) POLLUTE if used pesticides, nuclear, oil, scorn,

contempt ...Managing resources - regulate all uses to create a sustainable harvest

Use 4 y 5 only to create

infrastructure

ENERGY ACCOUNTING

autoridad beneficiosa

Make an analysis of resources for your designs

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

Range of interventions

1.Do nothing

2.Mechanical intervention

3.Biological intervention

4.Chemical intervention

5. Re-design!!

Clase2.5 CDP+++

¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?

Presenting your DesignsResourcesScale of ResourcesScale of InterventionsStocks in Systems

Howard Odum& Dana MeadowsFather & Mother ofIntegral Permaculture

always remember .... that we are NOT designing landscapesbut SYSTEMS >> & systems that self-regulate, & that we want to self-regulate in a permacultural DIRECTION

quick review

Design with Systems

ElementsinterConnections

Purpose

1) have these components

Summary ... of Systems Structures

2) complex systems made up of sub-systems

3) sub-systems organized in nested hierarchies (holarchies)

4) we have a symbols language to map systems

Stocks

Renewable StocksNon-Renewable Stockseg. chemicals, minerals(oil, coal, copper, etc.).

eg. biological(forests, fish, water, etc.).

Use 4 and 5 only to create

infrastructure

4) REDUCED by use

5) POLLUTE if used

1) INCREASE by modest use

2) UNAFFECTED by use

3) DISAPPEAR / DEGRADE if not used

Extraction rate(oil)

Capital stock (maquinery)

Reserve stock(oil)

Non-Renewable Stock

Extraction rate(fish)

Capital stock (ships, etc.)

Reserve stock (fish)

Renewable stock

Class 2.5 of the PDC+++¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?This is something so basic that it is quite common to fall into old habits, simply copy what others have done or (even worse) use the materials 'we like', those we are familiar with, or technologies we find pleasant instead of those which do, in fact, best fit the criteria of sustainability.

In this class we look at the importance & thinking behind the hierarchy of resources & the scale of interventions, two tools amongst various which we use to ground our designs.