PDC PROGRAMME
Auckland Permaculture Workshop has offered in-depth workshops over the last 12 years on a range of subjects that provide students with a comprehensive overview of permaculture and regenerative design theory and practice. Participants learn design skills that integrate the environment, people and technology to create resilient ways of living for themselves and their communities. Completion of the PDC Programme and the Design Project culminates in participants receiving a Permaculture Design Certificate.
The APW PDC Programme consists of twelve full-day workshops usually run on Saturdays throughout the year:
PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN
Introduction and overview of permaculture ethics and principles; Exploration of global & local contemporary environmental, social & economic issues; Introduction to theory & practice of design; Local & international…
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Observe & interact with nature & the landscape; Site & sector analysis including – topography, hydrology, ecology, soil, micro-climates; Working with external influences, variation, change; Integration of uses; Field trip…
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LIVING COMMUNITIES
Values, assumptions and perceptions in the formation of community; Group dynamics and social organisation; Social ecology, social innovation and social permaculture; Governance – Treaty of Waitangi, R.M.A…
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APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
Technology & culture; Examples of appropriate technologies – high tech & low tech solutions, ecological & climate appropriate design & application; Sources & use of energy in NZ; Energy production – solar, wind…
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TREE CROPS
Forest ecology & tree systems; Tree crop design; Orchard design, layout & management; Selecting appropriate fruits / nuts / vines / berries; Propagation & grafting; Plant health – pests & disease, pruning & nutrient…
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ECONOMICS FOR PEOPLE
The nature of economics with regard to financial growth, ecology and energy exchange; Types of capital; Currency; Economic solutions including Genuine Progress Indicators, SROI, Local and Bio-regional Economic…
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Buildings consume 40% of the world’s resources and 55% of the harvested timber. They also generate 40% of total solid wastes and 40% of the world’s harmful wastes. Ecologically responsive building design …
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URBAN DESIGN AND LIVING
Settlement patterns & design; Inter-relationships between cities & their bioregion; Layout & integration of urban environments including public space, transport & circulation, housing, communication networks…
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RESOURCES AND REDEFINING WASTE
The ecology of waste systems & resources; Community resource & waste management initiatives & strategies from around the world; Bioregional resource auditing & analysis; Household & community scale organic nutrient…
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FERTILE GARDENING
Designing gardening systems for your soils, site & personal needs; Site management; Biological services & feedback loops – pest control, nutrient flows & fertility; Herbs & perennials; Crop rotation / green crops…
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EMPOWERMENT AND RESILIENCE
Resilience and Sustainability; Ecological Resilience; Personal, Household and Community Resilience; Designing for Resilience; Civil defence and emergency planning – Recognising risk, hazard and vulnerability…
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LIVING LOCALLY IN THE AUCKLAND BIOREGION
Bioregionalism & Life Place theory; Bioregional & neighborhood audit & stocktake; Design strategies for retrofitting bioregions & neighbourhoods; Re-localization & Transition Culture, framework & 12 touchstones; Local…
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