A design philosophy for building living systems, such as gardens, farms, etc. Permaculture can be summarized with its 12 design principles:
Observe and interact
Design from patterns to details
Catch and store energy
Integrate rather than segregate
Obtain a yield
Use small and slow solutions
Apply self-regulation and accept feedback
Use and value diversity
Use and value renewable resources and services
Use edges and value the marginal
Produce no waste
Creatively use and respond the change