Design Ecology

Design Ecology Design Ecology is an ecological systems design entity, founded in 2000 by Josiah Raison Cain.

DESIGN ECOLOGY is an experienced team of professionals committed to ecological integration through the practice of landscape architecture and civil engineering. Using water as an organizing principle for design, we apply a performance based approach that includes living roofs, living walls, natural swimming pools, rainwater harvesting, graywater reuse,
urban agriculture, and habitat restoration as

elements of the built environment. Design Ecology provides comprehensive solutions from concept to completion, including standards and specifications, design, detailing, construction oversight, and monitoring systems.

03/05/2025

California Preservation Foundation

03/05/2025

Affiliate project spotlight! ✨ Funding from the Fibershed Micro-Grant Program supported the expansion of Fiber Pool 2.0 in the Southern California Fibershed's network through partnerships with a cashmere goat ranch and artisan brands for wool and wool-cashmere blends.

🌱 Ranch visits secured fibers, which were partially processed at Mountain Meadow.
🐐 A wool pelletizer project was developed to manage waste wool.
💬 Monthly meetups on topics like policy and fundraising fostered collaboration, while participation in the LA Textile Show opened opportunities for artisan yarn partnerships.

This project highlighted the need to focus on supporting producers and economic opportunities, reinforcing Southern California Fibershed’s role as connectors in the fiber pool. Key lessons in goal-setting, adaptability, and timely pivots will guide their long-term success.

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🔗 form the backbone of the global Fibershed movement. Explore more Affiliate projects in our 2024 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/416BW3b

03/05/2025
Last weekend we lost a pioneering trailblazer, outlaw designer, rebel and mentor. Sim van der Ryn was one of a kinds and...
10/24/2024

Last weekend we lost a pioneering trailblazer, outlaw designer, rebel and mentor. Sim van der Ryn was one of a kinds and I’m grateful to have known him. My fondest memories are of mushroom hunting, cooking meals in his kitchen, and talking about Empathic Design.

View Sim Van der Ryn's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Last minute opening in our 8 bdrm 1895 Farmhouse in Sebastopol May 24-26. Come stay on the farm with us for your compan...
05/13/2024

Last minute opening in our 8 bdrm 1895 Farmhouse in Sebastopol May 24-26. Come stay on the farm with us for your company retreat, workshop, family stay or celebration.

02/04/2024

Happy World Fire Cider Making Day! 🔥🌶️🌱

Each year we continue ‘s legacy of teaching our students how to make this spicy, warming vinegar tonic.

Rosemary began teaching this folk recipe to students in our very own CSHS kitchen, and we have since taught countless more budding herbalists how to make this delicious, food-as-medicine tonic.

Our fire cider is a mix of spicy herbs and vegetables like horseradish, onion, garlic, peppers, turmeric, and medicinal herbs gathered from our teaching garden! 🌿

What do you like to put in your fire cider? 🌀
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02/04/2024

The Earthship Visitor Center is open 7 days a week for self-guided, guided, and private tours! See you soon 💚

02/04/2024

Five years after the world’s biggest river restoration project began, the Elwha River is once again free flowing and dam free.

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