Category Quick Links
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Systems Thinking
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Pantheon
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Apocalypsis
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Whole Brain Thinking
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Design Thinking
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Pattern Literacy
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Biomimicry
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Scales of Permanence
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Pattern Recognition
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Principles vs. Rules
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Leverage Points
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Initiative
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Stacking Functions
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Nested Systems
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Mycelial Thinking
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Feedback Loops
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Creative Constraints
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Edge Effect
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Small and Slow Solutions
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Yin and Yang
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Observe & Interact
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The Law of Return
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Design by Limitation
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Permaculture Design Principles
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Definition
A permaculture design hierarchy that ranks landscape elements by how difficult they are to change, from climate (most permanent) to aesthetics (least).
Interpretation
Design from the bones. The scales of permanence teach us to start with the unchangeable — sun angles, wind, water — and only then layer the rest. It’s about working with what is, not forcing what isn’t.
Living Invitation
Assess your living space: What’s permanent (climate, aspect)? What’s flexible (plants, furniture, routines)?