Ben Falk

Ben Falk, M.A.L.D, developed Whole Systems Design, LLC, as a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. Life as a designer, builder, ecologist, tree-tender, and backcountry traveler continually informs Ben's integrative approach to developing landscapes and buildings. His home landscape and the WSD studio site in Vermont's Mad River Valley serve as a proving ground for the innovative land developments featured in the projects of Whole Systems Design. Ben has studied architecture and landscape architecture at the graduate level and holds master of arts in landscape design degree. He has taught design courses at the University of Vermont and Harvard's Arnold Arboretum as well as on permaculture design, microclimate design, and design for climate change. He recently served on the board of directors at the Yestermorrow Design-Build School, where he also teaches from time to time.

Ben's Upcoming Events

• Ben Falk at SolarFest 2013
  
  , Tinmouth VT
  July 12, 2013, 12:00 pm

  Ben will present a workshop at SolarFest 2013, to be held June 12-14 in Tinmouth, Vermont.

• Ben Falk at NOFA-MA Summer Conference
  
  , Amherst MA
  August 9, 2013, 12:00 pm

  Ben will present a workshop at the 2013 NOFA Summer Conference, to be held at UMass Amherst, August 9-11.

• Ben Falk at Whole Systems Research Farm
  
  66 Dean's Mountain Rd , Moretown VT
  August 29, 2013, 12:00 pm

  Ben Falk and NOFA Vermont will co-host a launch event for the release of Ben's new book, "The Resilient Farm and Homestead" at the Whole Systems Research Farm in Moretown, VT on August 29th. The event will include a workshop and a book signing to follow. More details to come.

• Ben Falk at Mid-America Homesteading Conference
  
  , Naperville Illinois
  August 31, 2013, 12:00 pm

  Ben will present multiple workshops at the 2013 Mid-American Homesteading Conference in Naperville, Illinois on August 31st. More details to come.