Houses that can save the world / Courtenay Smith, Sean Topham.

Main entry:

Smith, Courtenay, author.

Title & Author:

Houses that can save the world / Courtenay Smith, Sean Topham.

Publication:

London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2022.
China : Printed by RR Donnelley
©2022

Description:

255 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 248).
Introduction -- Assimilate -- Breathe -- Burrow -- Collaborate -- Democratize -- Dig -- Empathize -- Feel -- Fill -- Float -- Grow -- Harvest -- Preserve -- Print -- Reuse -- Revisit -- Rise -- Transform -- Weave.

Summary:

Featuring nineteen home-building and design strategies that are direct, original and often surprisingly simple, this inspirational sourcebook presents a mix of new technology and time-tested vernacular methods that will change the way we think about 'home'. With strategies and houses that span the globe, including developing regions in Asia, Africa and South America, the book shines a spotlight on everything from wholly new techniques to creative reuse of existing buildings and materials. Nothing short of a design revolution is underway as we confront climate change, polluting plastics, global migration, rapidly expanding cities and an aging population. Part handbook, part manifesto, Houses that Can Save the World shows how architects, designers, engineers, self-builders, artists and others are embracing the new challenges the human race is facing. Whether you are planning a self-build or are simply looking for ways to make your home more environmentally friendly and efficient, this book is packed with innovative ideas that can help us to make our homes and the world a better place to be.

ISBN:

9780500343715 (hardcover)
0500343713 (hardcover)

Subject:

Ecological houses Design and construction.
Sustainable architecture.
Architecture durable.
ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design.
ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Residential.

Form/genre:

Illustrated works
Ouvrages illustrés.

Added entries:

Topham, Sean, author.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 316986
Call No.: 316986
Copy: 1
Status: Available

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