This course introduces the concept of permaculture design and its role in integrating sustainable, regenerative systems into any landscape. Students learn how the core set of permaculture design principles and ethics guides every step of the design process — bringing in natural patterns, utilizing ecological principles, connecting design elements with function and utilizing natural energy sources. A lab explores pattern recognition, reading the landscape, flow diagrams, zone and sector analysis, data collecting, basic drafting skills, mapping and design exercises.