Episode-964- Ben Falk of Whole Systems Design




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Summary: Ben Falk of WholeSystemsDesign.com Ben Falk developed Whole Systems Design, as a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. Life as a designer, builder, ecologist, tree-tender, and back country traveler continually informs Ben’s integrative approach to developing landscapes and buildings. His home landscape and the WSD studio site in Vermont’s Mad River Valley serve as a proving ground for the innovative land developments featured in the projects of Whole Systems Design. Ben has studied architecture and landscape architecture at the graduate level and holds a master’s degree in land-use planning and design. He has taught design courses at the University of Vermont and Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum as well as on permaculture design, microclimate design, and design for climate change. He serves on the Board of Directors and Faculty at the Yestermorrow Design-Build School. Ben joins us today to discuss developing a permaculture homestead and creating a permaculture design business. Additional Resources for Today’s Show Members Support Brigade TSP Copper Harvest Eating – (sponsor of the day) Free State Project – (sponsor of the day) Ben’s Links WholeSystemsDesign.com Photos of Whole Systems Design Site Location Workshops at Whole Systems Design Info on the Whole Systems Design PDC Whole Systems Design on Facebook Whole Systems Design on Twitter Whole Systems Design on YouTube Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.