I'm Sam Parker-Davies
My work is about more than design — it's about system change, it's a type of revolution. I refuse to be part of a status quo that exploits the land and the people who depend on it.
The real indicators for successful development are ignored as a global standard: soil is destroyed, water is polluted, and communities are left vulnerable. We decrease the resources that make life on earth possible, and enjoyable. Good design is a tool to confront that broken logic and to build something better in its place.
Every project is a chance to take responsibility for our own lives in the face of rapid instability — for our own gain, and planetary enrichment. That's what drives me: turning problems into solutions, finding patterns that others miss, and showing that a more ethical, secure way of living is not only possible, but practical.
We are building a better world for those that want it.
We educate, design and project manage for landowners, organisations and governments in order to regenerate land.
We restore ecosystem health, we replenish water tables, we plant trees, build soil, prepare for disasters, and live ethical, meaningful lives.
What guides us
Quality
Every design must leave the land better than before. True quality is measured in soil, water, and life itself.
Integrity
Our word is our bond. We deliver what we promise and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
Opportunity
Opportunities are there to be taken, and they're only there if the design permits them. Our design work enriches our clients' lives in every way.
Environment
Our work exists to restore health to the planet. Every project must strengthen ecosystems while supporting human use.
Justice
We design for fairness, shared resources, and mutual enrichment. We are committed to supporting the oppressed.
How I got here
Standing on the shoulders of giants: Bill Mollison, the founder and catalyst for permaculture around the globe, taught my teacher Geoff Lawton, perhaps the biggest name in this line of work. I have been working and living with Geoff for almost 10 years. Before that my grandmother took one of the first permaculture design courses taught, with Rowe Morrow, another giant in the field. I am coming from decades of success and some of the best mentors available. I owe my success to them, and with every design aim to make them proud.
"The land is a trust to us that we don't take with us when we die. Our purpose is to steward and enrich it, and we can only do that through thoughtful, practically informed design."— Sam Parker-Davies
Work with us
Ready to transform your land or want to learn more? Let's start a conversation about your vision and how we can help you achieve it.