Having just spent the last two months reading about eco-housing I have compiled a list of what I consider to be the best books about housing, home and eco-housing. These books encompass a broad interest in the physical architectural design of an eco-house, alongside the important social elements of how people live together and communities … Continue reading Best books on eco-housing
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Broome, J (2007) The Green Self-build Book: How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-home. Green Books, Totnes. This British book is packed full of case studies but also useful reflective chapters on issues such as design for longevity. It's recent publication makes it particularly useful in this quickly evolving field. Contains a good … Continue reading More useful books
Rethinking design: Pattern Language
Alexander et al. (1977) Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction. Oxford University Press, New York, pp.1171. Pattern Language is a way in which to approach architectural design and town planning to maximise the enjoyment and use of the space for people. It is about ensuring that design is for people rather than just to look good. … Continue reading Rethinking design: Pattern Language
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There are a large number of books about eco-building, eco-living and eco-communities, but far fewer which deal with issues of affordability as well as sustainability. A few I have come across recently are: Liddell, H (2008) Eco-minimalism: the antidote to eco-bling. RIBA Publishing, London A great book which argues that careful integrated ecological design is … Continue reading Useful books
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