In a lecture to our Professional Diploma in Architecture students, Chris Dixon discusses permaculture and building design. Chris first encountered permaculture in the early 80s, and since then has gone on to be an Associate Editor of Permaculture magazine, as well as developing Tir Penrhos – a site near Dolgellau demonstrating the principles of permaculture and offering courses in permaculture design – with his wife Lyn.
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