co-operation rather then competition Synergy between design elements is achieved while minimizing waste and the demand for human labour or energy.” The race that is today’s development model is being encouraged only by profit motives. We see things in fragments, through the eyes of our present paradigm. We have completely forgotten the notion of [...]
In nature geometry, we find patterns, designs and structures from the most minuscule particles, to expressions of life discernible by human eyes, to the greater cosmos. These inevitably follow geometrical archetypes, which reveal to us the nature of each form and its vibrational resonances. They are also symbolic of the underlying metaphysical principle of [...]
Introduction to Permaculture Design A two-day introduction to permaculture design This course will introduce the basics of permaculture design and show how this approach can be applied to promote an environmentally and socially sustainable lifestyle. Course tutor The course will be led by Sophie Christopher- Bowes a local permacultural designer Who is the course [...]
We know things are changing – faster than we would like. Climate change, peak oil, resource depletion, population growth, technology changes economic booms and bust, all contribute to a less than certain age. Many of these challenges seem beyond our control. However, the way we think about them and how we react as individuals, groups, [...]
Permaculture Design - permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used by anyone, anywhere. By thinking carefully about the way we use our resources – food, energy, shelter and materials and material needs – it [...]
Eco- Architecture and Permacultural Planning specialise in combining affordable
eco-architectural design with permaculturally designed food productive gardens with woodland orchards Ideally these designs apply to rural sites; but we often design for urban
situations too.
We always include fully integrated on-site energies and energy from wastes systems; like solar P.V. arrays, heat pumps, small scale biogas plant (for electricity power and compost), high insulation and solar gain.
We also enjoy designing architectural spaces for social community and creative arts especially where permacultural planning can be included; one reason for having the title as Community Interest Company (CIC)
Exciting New Project- Ecodynamic Croft West Turbine
Ecodynamic is offering the opportunity for UK citizens and organisations to invest in a wind turbine project, with full planning permission, grid connection, associated lease and supply contracts achieved. The project is a 55kW Endurance Wind Turbine located at Croft West, Cornwall, South-West England. Ecodynamic is proposing to purchase one of a pair of Endurance [...]
Internships and Volunteering with EAPP
Eco- Architecture and Permacultural Planning is currently seeking dynamic interns and volunteers to join our dedicated team of permaculturalist, designers, sustainable planners, conservationists, journalists , self builders and others. you are suitable for volunteering or developing a personalised internship for Eco-Architecture and Permacultural Planning CIC if you want to: improve your writing and reporting skills and develop valuable skills, use [...]
Happy Christmas & Merry Positive New Year.
We would like to wish all our clients and friends a Happy Christmas and positive New Year. We look forward to sharing ideas, being creative, and working with you in 2013.
EAPP are supporters of the Transition Homes Totnes here is an update. Transition Homes Community Land Trust has been working now for about four years to develop low impact housing for local people in housing need which demonstrates transition ideals by: Using local natural materials and the least possible fossil fuels in the [...]
Launch of England China Business Forum on Friday 8th February, 12 pm to 2 pm
Launch of England China Business Forum on Friday 8th February, 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Birmingham Hippodrome with the theme England China – the Next 10 Years. Speakers include Gisela Stuart, MP; Adrian Shooter, Regional Chair of the Confederation of British Industry; John Rider, Regional Chair of the Institute of Directors and Dr [...]
Happy Christmas & Merry Positive New Year.
We would like to wish all our clients and friends a Happy Christmas and positive New Year. We look forward to sharing ideas, being creative, and working with you in 2013.
The aims of the Pilgrim Centre project are to: 1. Provide a research library, museum, small astronomic observatory, meditation room, small bookshop, cafe sitting room and large central circular space for gatherings ceremonies & Celebrations. 2. To provide simple floor accommodation where the spiritual & research pilgrims to Stonehenge & its wealth of surrounding [...]
Small -Scale Economic Insulated Biogas Plant Design
We EAPP believe localisation of energy production can be made economically feasible by building low-cost Biogas Plants to my designs. Small- an medium-scale Biogas Plants have been developed and widely built for many years throughout India, China, South Africa and Australia, but little use in Europe, especially Britain. This is largely because ambient temperatures were considered to low, and [...]
Home is where the heart is – Part 3
The Challenges – Part 3 The housing market has experienced boom and bust cycles for the past 40 years. These distort housing choices and increase risk. They drive mortgages arrears and repossession rates, curtail house-building capacity and increase inter generational inequality. So, even if there were a massive fall in house prices unlikely in an ear of ultra- low Interest rates- there [...]
Home is Where the heart is – Part 2
Continued The main players: The 2008 global credit crunch brought the housing market and house building industry down to earth with a thud. Diggers were stooped in their tracks leaving half -built sites. New mortgages disappeared almost overnight and house-builders found themselves counting the costs of sky-high borrowing used to fund the purchase of land [...]
Why I have Wind Chimes in the Garden
Our garden faces west so we get a north west wind. We have places a wind chime in the garden facing a West wall. The wind chime catches the wind, and create a beautiful sound. Wind chimes is an art and a science. The windchimes that we have in our garden is a tuned wind chime, these have [...]
Whether you are new to gardening, or already have a plot thinking about how you want to divide and layout your plot from the beginning will reap dividends later on. Questions to consider and priorities: Do you want to grow fruit trees? Do you want to grow potatoes? Do you want to grow soft fruit? Do you want to grow rhubarb? Where are you going to [...]
