Green Building Network Building In Balance With Nature

Principles of Permaculture

Permaculture is an ecological design method that includes topics such as observation and patterns in nature, and strategies to improve soil, grow food, harvest water, utilize renewable energy and regenerative building techniques, and build sustainable communities.  This workshop will focus on fundamental permaculture ethics, principle and strategies to live more sustainably in your home, neighborhood or community.  Participants will leave the workshop energized and with ideas that can be implemented in their home or community.

Instructor: Christine Gyovai

Christine Gyovai is Principal of Dialogue and Design Associates, a plant lover, and an avid permaculture designer. She is an environmental planner and educator with over twelve years of experience in facilitation and training with a focus on increasing community and environmental sustainability. Christine holds a M.P. in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Environmental Studies from Burlington College, and is certified in mediation and permaculture design.  A native of West Virginia, Christine was an environmental education teacher and sustainability consultant in California before returning East.  She is currently living in the straw bale house that she and her husband Reed designed at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their one year old son, Elijah.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is REQUIRED to atend this class. For registration and more information, please visit: http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org