Services
From a comprehensive Concept Working Plan to Project Oversight, Porvenir Design provides a suite of services which can be customized to meet your goals and budget. In addition we offer property evaluations, employee training and permaculture education services. Please contact us to learn more about deliverables, expectations, and costs.
Concept Working Plan
A concept working plan is a process that entails significant client participation in order to evolve the vision and goals of a project. The process involves extensive time on site in order to draw out the potential of a landscape. The final working plan is a guide to give the client ownership over the process and confidence to move into implementation. The plan is often accompanied by conceptual maps, planting schematics, systems recommendations, implementation chronologies and bills of quantities.
It is ideal for projects that feature multiple phases of implementation, complex landscapes, or many different types of enterprises and systems. The design process involves a great deal of client interaction and significant time on site to complete the necessary site assessments and mapping details.
Rapid Site Design
A comprehensive site visit designed to empower the client with the tools and resources to move their project forward. It is often accompanied by the creation of a concept map, off-site research and a more in-depth analysis and recommendations of a particular system.
This is an ideal approach for exploring a specific agricultural enterprise, creating a base map for a property, or mapping the full suitability of a landscape.
In addition a shorter site visit is excellent for already in progress projects. It is a chance to brainstorm, receive a second opinion and look at specific site problems.
Project Oversight & Management
Putting a plan into action requires building a team of experts, training employees, and sourcing materials. Implementation assistance, regular oversight follow up, and design feedback can create a smooth roll out of any project. Our team is able to lead up or train your team to accomplish this work. Regular follow up visits allow us to slowly guide implementation work toward the desired vision.
Educational Services
Members of our team regularly teach workshops on permaculture design, water management, agroforestry and more. We can travel to your site to train and educate your community or staff on a large diversity of agricultural techniques and systems.
You can find upcoming workshops that members of our team are teaching here..
Property Evaluations
A pre or post purchase evaluation will quickly let your team know if a property will meet your goals and project’s needs. This can also function as the first step in a larger planning process.
A property evaluation is also an excellent tool for selling a piece of land. The evaluation details the potential of a property which can help a prospective buyer visualize their vision on a particular landscape.
Design Details
Porvenir Design can provide technical specifications and designs for a number of specific site elements and systems. Examples include rainwater harvesting systems, composting toilets, plant nurseries, biochar systems, greywater collection, biofertilizer foliar sprays, irrigation design and layout, and many more.
Walk and Talk Consultation
A one day visit to familiarize our team with the site conditions, client goals, and design opportunities and challenges. This is a great option for clients looking for feedback, trouble shooting and brainstorming on the work they have already done.
The visit is a boots on the ground event, where together with the client we explore the site, answer questions, and provide recommendations. You will step away with a host of ideas and strategies for your site and a greater understanding of its suitability toward different ends.
