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Permaculture approaches building construction with principles of energy efficiency, local materials, and integration with the landscape. This involves using natural building techniques (cob, straw bale, rammed earth), incorporating passive solar design for heating/cooling, and considering the building's entire lifecycle impact. Buildings are designed to be part of the ecosystem: collecting rainwater, treating wastewater, and using living roofs. The aim is for structures to be resilient, low-impact, comfortable, and to contribute positively to the site's productivity and biodiversity.
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