up:: [[PDC-ADV - Permaculture Design for Climate Resilience]] tags:: #source/course #on/permaculture #on/climate_change people:: [[Andrew Millison]] # PDC-ADV M1 - Climate This introductory chapter discusses the importance of considering climate in the design process, particularly within the framework of [[Permaculture Principles]]. It emphasizes the principle of [[Design from Patterns to Details]], which suggests establishing a broad ecological and social context before delving into specific design elements. Climate is highlighted as the starting point for design, with the Scale of Landscape Permanence, originated by P.A. Yeomans, the founder of Keyline Design. "Yeomans, P.A. Water For Every Farm. Southport: [[Keyline Designs]], 1968. Print.") Yeomans asserts that the order of design is: 1. Climate 2. Landform 3. Water Supply 4. Roads/Access 5. Trees 6. Structures 7. Subdivision Fences 8. Soil **Key Points:** - Permaculture principle: "Design from Patterns to Details" emphasizes establishing a broad context before specific design. - Climate serves as the starting point for design, influencing various landscape elements. - Scale of Landscape Permanence by P.A. Yeomans outlines the order of design, beginning with climate and progressing through land shape, water supply, structures, and other elements. - The book primarily focuses on climate and its influence on design, including climate analogues and forecasting climate change. - Understanding climate's macro influences helps inform specific design choices.