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  • The Shape of Green

    Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design

    by Lance Hosey ...
    Does going green change the face of design or only its content? The first book to outline principles for the aesthetics of sustainable design, The Shape of Green argues that beauty is inherent to sustainability, for how things look and feel is as important as how they’re made.In addition to examining what makes something attractive or emotionally pleasing, Hosey connects these questions with ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Women in Green

    Voices of Sustainable Design

    by Kira Gould, Lance Hosey ...
    Is there a greener gender? Studies show that women are more likely than men to support environmental causes through voting, activism, and consumer choices. What are the implications for the design industry? Does sustainable design have special appeal for women, and do they in turn offer something unique to the field? In Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design, Kira Gould and Lance Hosey ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    How to Entice Motorists from Their Cars (and onto their feet, a bike, or bus)

    by Darrin Nordahl ...
    Series series Island Press E-ssentials
    Why do people in Stockholm prefer to take the stairs over the escalator? Why do Londoners enjoy hanging out at bus stops? How do carmakers convince us to buy gas-guzzling, environmentally damaging, and wallet-draining machines? It's called the fun theory. What Darrin Nordahl illustrates in this delightful book is that transit can be just as inviting, exciting, and even seductive as the automobile, ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Earthbag Building

    The Tools, Tricks and Techniques

    by Kaki Hunter, Donald Kiffmeyer ...
    Series series Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living
    The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.Over seventy percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often ... Read more

    $21.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Past and Future City

    How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities

    by Stephanie Meeks, Kevin C. Murphy ...
    At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to live, work, and play in historic neighborhoods, the promise and potential of using our older and historic buildings to revitalize our cities is ... Read more

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  • Managing the Brief for Better Design

    by Alastair Blyth, John Worthington ...
    Briefing is not just presenting a set of documents to the design team; it is a process of developing a deep understanding about client needs. This book provides both inspiration to clients and a framework for practitioners. The coverage extends beyond new build, covering briefing for services and fit-outs. Written by an experienced and well-known team of authors, this new edition clearly explains ... Read more

    $82.99 USD

  • The Green Self-build Book

    How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-home

    by Jon Broome ...
    Series series Sustainable Building
    Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home.Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable ... Read more

    $34.09 USD

  • Architect?, third edition

    A Candid Guide to the Profession

    by Roger K. Lewis ...
    The new edition of an essential text offers an informative, engaging view of the architectural profession from education through practice.Since 1985, Architect? has been an essential text for aspiring architects, offering the best basic guide to the profession available. This third edition has been substantially revised and rewritten, with new material covering the latest developments in ... Read more

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  • Conservation for Cities

    How to Plan & Build Natural Infrastructure

    by Robert I. McDonald ...
    It's time to think differently about cities and nature. Understanding how to better connect our cities with the benefits nature provides will be increasingly important as people migrate to cities and flourish in them. All this urban growth, along with challenges of adapting to climate change, will require a new approach to infrastructure if we're going to be successful. Yet guidance on how to plan ... Read more

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  • Passive House Details

    Solutions for High-Performance Design

    by Donald Corner, Jan Fillinger, Alison Kwok ...
    Passive House Details introduces the concepts, principles, and design processes of building ultralow-energy buildings. The objective of this book is to provide design goals, research, analysis, systems, details, and inspiring images of some of the most energy-efficient, carbon-neutral, healthy, and satisfying buildings currently built in the region. Other topics included: heat transfer, moisture ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

    by Robert McConkey ...
    Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world. If you have ever looked at your power bill in stunned disbelief, if you are interested in green building techniques, or if you want your home to stand out (or hide out), then this book is for you. With The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth ... Read more

    $12.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Architecture of Expo 2010 Shanghai

    by Multi-authored ...
    The stunning architecture unveiled at World Expo 2010 Shanghai brings new atmosphere and style to the appearance of Shanghai. This vital book captures and presents more than 60 examples of architecture and design created and built for World Expo 2010 Shanghai in four chapters with content and design examples submitted by the architects involved in creating these landmark buildings. Chapter one ... Read more

    $28.79 USD