Founder
Josh Kettell
Advanced Certification in Permaculture Landscape Design
Master Gardener - Illinois
MEd - Instructional Leadership
Connect. Inspire. Grow.
Radiant Space Design is the culmination of the experience and learning I've acquired from my 20 years in education, design, and construction. My mission is to connect people to nature, to design spaces that create abundance and inspire joy, and to help grow a movement of ecological stewards and community caretakers.
As the chief designer and project manager, I collaborate with diverse professionals and leaders in sustainable design, horticulture, construction, and development. With their help and your support, we can make our mission and vision a reality.

OUR PARTNERS




Mission
Create ecologically informed design solutions & educational experiences that connect, inspire, and grow our collective capacity.
Vision
By learning from and working with nature, we can design spaces and communities that meet our needs and build a sustainable, resilient, and abundant future.
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Solutions Focused
Through our individual and collective efforts, we can address the myriad of local and global challenges we face. Intentional, ecologically informed design is a key element to addressing issues of biodiversity, climate resilience, and community care.
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Ecologically Inspired
Observing the patterns we see in nature, we find inspiration on how to build sustainable and beautiful spaces. Our ecological approach sees humans working as partners with their community and the greater environment to be responsible stewards of the land and each other.
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Community Centered
Our work takes an asset-based approach. That means that we leverage human and natural resources already available to us as building blocks for human and ecological care. This approach reflects the basic permaculture principles of - People Care. Earth Care. Fair Share.
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Collaborative
We learn better and work more efficiently when we authentically collaborate with our clients, our associates, and nature. We help each other to be more self-sufficient by creating caring interdependent relationships with each other and the environment.
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Growth Oriented
We are lifelong learners. We strive to find new and better ways to meet our clients' needs, support ecological health, and build spaces that promote biodiversity, resiliency, and joy. We face internal and external challenges by combining radical hope with regenerative care.
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Diversity
We work to increase biodiversity because it supports resilience, abundance, and beauty. We honor and respect diverse cultures, people, and perspectives. We believe that diversity in all forms is something to be honored and amplied.
CORE PRINCIPLES
Why Radical Hope?
We believe in our collective ability to address our economic, societal, and environmental challenges. Our radical hope is a daily practice rooted in solution-based, compassionate ecological care.
What is Regenerative Care?
We believe individuals and communities thrive when connected to and working with nature. Regenerative care is based on the permaculture ethics of earth care, people care, and fair share.
How do we create Radiant Designs?
We believe intentional, ecological design is essential for connection, health, and wealth. A "radiant design" comes from marrying technical expertise, place-based awareness, and our artistry of creating spaces that build an abundance of beauty, joy, food, and ecological care.

Radical Hope
Regenerative Care
Radiant Design
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How We Measure Success
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Sustainability
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Climate Change
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Carbon Emissions
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Waste Management
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Community Impact
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