The document discusses the significance of landscape architecture and design in the context of modern farming and its multifaceted role in addressing issues such as flooding, energy, and biodiversity. It emphasizes a landscape-led and multifunctional approach to planning and management. The content highlights the need for innovative design thinking for sustainable rural and urban environments.

1. GEOVATION HUB
12.01.16
SIMON BROWN
THE ROLE OF
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
&
DESIGN THNKING
in
THE FUTURE OF FARMING

2. WHERE WE ARE TODAY...
flooding
food
energy
employment
housing
health
biodiversity

3. ENTER THE LANDSCAPE PROFESSION...
design planning managment
macro micro multifunctional
Images courtesy Landscape Institute

4. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS HOLD THE VISION
Graphics courtesy Noun project

5. IAN MCHAARG -
PIONEER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND DESIGN THINKER
Graphics courtesy Google images

6. LANDSCAPE LED APPROACH

7. RURAL APPROACH
single use
multifunctional
Graphics courtesy Whole Systems Design

8. extent of flood capacity
evapotranspiration
evapotranspiration
urban cooling
enhancing biodiversity
URBAN APPROACH
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL - SOCIAL HOUSING

9. FARMS OF TODAY?
Graphics courtesy Flickr

10. Graphics courtesy Whole Systems Design
FARMS OF THE FUTURE?