Research:
Possible permaculture models for Case Studies
Greece
School of Mediterranean Permaculture :
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Portugal
Working Permaculture :
[Link]
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Spain
Mediterranean Food Forest Design :
[Link]
[Link]
Working Permaculture :
[Link]
[Link]
Italy
Working Permaculture/Ecovillage :
[Link]
Literature
Construction and Material
• "Materials and Techniques in Traditional Mediterranean Construction: Lessons for
Sustainable Building" by Sta ord Holmes and Michael Wingate
• "The Green Roof Manual: A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance"
by Edmund C. Snodgrass and Linda McIntyre
• "Earth Architecture" by Ronald Rael
• "The Barefoot Architect: A Handbook for Green Building" by Johan van Lengen
• "Design with Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism" by Victor Olgyay
Permacultur:
• "The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country" by Peter Bane
• "Edible Cities: Urban Permaculture for Gardens, Balconies, Rooftops, and Beyond" by
Judith Anger
• "The Resilient Farm and Homestead: An Innovative Permaculture and Whole Systems
Design Approach" by Ben Falk
• "The Food Forest Handbook: Design and Manage a Home-Scale Perennial Polyculture
Garden" by Darrell Frey and Michelle Czolba
Green Building
• "The Green Roof Manual: A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance"
by Edmund C. Snodgrass and Linda McIntyre
• "The Permaculture City: Regenerative Design for Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience“
• "The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling" by Daniel D. Chiras - Focuses on passive
solar design in green building.
General Questions to answer
• What is a Permaculture?
• How to get it working?
• What is needed?
• Where to get it?
• What is available?
• What materials are suited best?
• Which building techniques are widespread and/ or applicable?
• Is water access given?
• Which plants can be leveraged?
• How does climate a ect the princible of permaculture? Can climate be harnessed?
• Can permaculture principles be integrated into contemporary architecture?
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Structure:
Intro
• Introduce mediterranean region and its traditional building techniques
• Highlight the importance of sustainability and climate resilience in contemporary construction
• Present the research question
Literature
• Review the found literature
• Figure out its key concepts
• Form a link to Case Studies (for practical applications)
Methodology
• Explain the research methods and data selection
• Explain how conclusions of alignments of traditional architecture and permaculture principles
will be drawn
Case Studies
• Present the Case Studies
• Explore the design, construction methods and outcomes of each Case Study
• Highlight the lessons learned and the problems surfaced during examination
Results of Case Studies
• Summarize the ndings
• Discuss implications of results in terms of sustainable construction in the region
Discussion
• Discuss how ndings can contribute to climate resilient green building
• Discuss how ndings align or di er with literature
Conclusion
• Recap the main ndings and highlights
• Emphasize the research question and its importance
• Suggest areas for future research
References
• List all references
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Abstract:
The Mediterranean region has a rich history of traditional building methods that are closely tied to
the local environment.
This research investigates how these traditional techniques align with permaculture principles and
how this alignment can be used to create green buildings that are resilient to climate change.
The main goal of this study is to discover how traditional Mediterranean construction practices
can be integrated with permaculture principles to address climate challenges and promote
sustainable development.
To achieve this goal, a multidisciplinary approach will be taken, gathering insights from various
sources, including books such as "The Barefoot Architect" by Johan van Lengen and
permaculture references like "Edible Cities" by Judith Anger and "The Permaculture City" by Toby
Hemenway, as well as others.
The results of this research seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential
connection between traditional Mediterranean building techniques and permaculture principles.
Furthermore, it aims to o er insights into how these synergies can be harnessed to construct
climate-resilient and sustainable green buildings in the Mediterranean region and answer the
question how we can integrate such principles in contemporary architecture.
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Signi cance of Sustainable Construction in the Mediterranean Region
1.3 Research Question
1.4 Objectives of the Study
Literature Review
2.1 Traditional Mediterranean Building Techniques
2.2 Permaculture Principles in Urban Settings
2.3 Whole Systems Design in Sustainable Farming
2.4 Architectural Perspectives on Sustainability
2.5 Relevance of Case Studies in Informing Practice
Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Case Study Selection Criteria
3.3 Data Collection Strategies
3.4 Framework for Data Analysis
Case Studies
4.1 Case Study 1: [Title]
4.1.1 Project Overview
4.1.2 Design and Construction Methods
4.1.3 Outcomes and Lessons Learned
4.2 Case Study 2: [Title]
4.2.1 Project Overview
4.2.2 Design and Construction Methods
4.2.3 Outcomes and Lessons Learned
4.3 Case Study 3: [Title]
4.3.1 Project Overview
4.3.2 Design and Construction Methods
4.3.3 Outcomes and Lessons Learned
Synthesis of Case Studies
5.1 Common Themes Across Case Studies
5.2 Challenges and Successes
5.3 Contributions to Understanding Alignment with Permaculture Principles
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Discussion
6.1 Broader Implications for Sustainable Construction Practices
6.2 Correlations with Theoretical Frameworks
6.3 Policy and Practical Considerations
Conclusion
7.1 Summary of Key Insights
7.2 Practical Implications for Stakeholders
7.3 Suggestions for Future Research
References
