
	The EcoDesign Collaborative through its network of leading professionals led by Sim Van der Ryn, provides integrated design and consulting services focusing on merging design with nature. To visit our collaborators page, click here...		The Center for Livable Futures educates local community members and collaborates with higher education institutions, K-12 schools, local organizations and businesses to develop programs that highlight opportunities to support a livable future. To explore the CLF, click here...

Welcome to the Ecological Design Institute

The Ecological Design Institute is a non profit organization dedicated to research and education that applies ecological principles and practices to the redesign of our environment. Founded in 1969 by Sim Van der Ryn, the Ecological Design Institute was one of the first non profit organizations to focus on a whole systems approach to the design of the built environment by integrating architecture, human and natural ecology.

We have 4o years experience at creating green solutions! Selected EDI Projects include the Integral Urban House, The Farallones Rural Center (now the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center), San Domenico School Garden, and the Center for Ecoliteracy Sustainability Curriculum. For a complete list of our projects, please visit the Portfolio pages.