Houses That Can Save the World

Name: Houses That Can Save the World
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500343715
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By Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham

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Houses That Can Save the World by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham is an insightful exploration of innovative residential architecture with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. The authors delve into various global examples of eco-friendly homes, showcasing creativity in reducing ecological impact while maintaining stylish and practical living spaces. Through vivid illustrations and expert commentary, this book is a celebration of the intersection between design and ecological responsibility.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in innovative and sustainable architecture. It's perfect for those curious about how design can contribute to a more environmentally friendly world, offering insights into creative living spaces and the inspiring stories behind their construction.

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An inspirational sourcebook of innovative and unexpected green design solutions for our homes that address the environmental and social issues facing our world today.

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 ageing 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.

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Houses That Can Save the World by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham is seen as a hopeful resource, highlighting the efforts of architects, designers, engineers, builders, and artists at the forefront of a revolutionary design movement. It serves as an inspirational guide for anyone interested in building or adapting homes with an eye towards environmental sustainability.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500343715

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: with over 550 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Courtenay Smith Non-Fiction Sean Topham

About the Author

Courtenay Smith is a freelance curator of contemporary art and design whose international exhibitions include 'Shanghai Surprise' and the exhibitions and accompanying books for Lucy Orta: Body Architecture and Xtreme Houses. She has held numerous curatorial positions in museums and galleries in the United States and Germany. Sean Topham has contributed to various publications, exhibitions and seminars and has written on design for magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Dwell, the Independent, the Guardian and Icon.