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Rob Avis discusses his journey and the innovative work of 5th World in transforming site planning through ecological design and data intelligence.

Rob Avis—designer, educator, and founder of 5th World—is using cutting-edge technology to transform how we design resilient and abundant landscapes. In this episode, Rob shares how his journey from petroleum engineer to permaculture leader inspired the creation of 5th World, a company that merges data intelligence with ecological design. After working with thousands of students and designing hundreds of properties, Rob saw a major challenge: critical site data—such as climate patterns, proper...

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