While the case that climate change is happening and probably irreversible is robust, the political arguments about whether we should do anything about it remain ongoing and unresolved. Many in the minority world (like Britain and the USA) are relying upon technological innovation (like wind power, electric cars and geo-engineering) to save us. Research shows … Continue reading We have to adapt culturally to climate change
Home truths: Clay and earth eco-building
[This article appeared in the magazine Clay Technology February 2011] Improving efficiency and reducing waste in our building methods is becoming increasingly important. The pressure for change is evident from government carbon reduction targets but also from consumers concerned about rising energy prices and climate change. By visiting over thirty examples of eco-housing in Britain, … Continue reading Home truths: Clay and earth eco-building
It’s the people who make eco-houses wonderful
The more eco-houses I visit and the more people ask me which were the best houses and which makes inspired me most, the more I realise it is the people who inspire me, not the houses. It is the way people have approached a build, navigated the problems, had the confidence and passion to try … Continue reading It’s the people who make eco-houses wonderful
Defining, teaching and thinking about eco-housing
Today I taught a seminar about whether, and how, we can conceive of eco-housing as a utopia. It is part of a master’s programme that I teach on Social Change and Resistance. It was by far the most useful hour of my day because there were four bright and intelligent students with whom to discuss … Continue reading Defining, teaching and thinking about eco-housing
On local community radio
Yesterday (Sunday 18th April) I was interviewed live for my local community radio station - The Eye 103FM (www.103theeye.co.uk) - on the need for affordable eco-homes. It was good fun - I enjoy a challenging interview that occasionally goes off on interesting tangents. It was also good to be doing something so local and articulating the importance … Continue reading On local community radio
ECO-HOMES + COMMUNITIES 