Design from patterns to details

Every spider’s web is unique to its situation, yet the general pattern of radial spokes and spiral rings is universal. The proverb “can’t see the forest for the trees” reminds us that the closer we get to something, the more we are distracted from the big picture.

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Examples—Design from patterns to details

Built—pattern of Movement of Sun and working with light and shade, wicking bed

Biological—

Behavioural—Community shop - observing where people congregate

Reference: Holmgren, D. Permaculture Principles & Pathways beyond Sustainability