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Sustainable ConstructionSustainable Construction by Halliday
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Described by one reviewer as "a superb practical guide and comprehensive reference to the vast and complex subject." Required reading for all. Over 100 great case study material
Ecominimalism: The Antidote to Eco-blingEcominimalism: The Antidote to Eco-bling by Howard Liddell
The author, an architect with 30 years at the forefront of ecological design, deftly demolishes myths about green architecture and makes it beautiful, affordable, and possible.
Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Reponses to Humanitarian CrisesDesign Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Reponses to Humanitarian Crises
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Design Like You Give a Damn - A range of exemplars of architectural solutions to humanitarian crises. Directs students & teachers to what should be being taught if we are to make a better world.
Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social ChangeDesign for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change by Victor Papanek
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Architecture & engineering could be used to improve quality of life - if it's fundamental purpose was social & environmental improvement.We can design our way out of this. How much fun is that!
Design & Construction of Sustainable Schools: Lessons from School Building in Norway and GermanyDesign & Construction of Sustainable Schools: Lessons from School Building in Norway and Germany by Gaia Architects
The outcome of tours of 16 schools in Norway & Germany - www.Gaiagroup.org - looks at issues contributing to creating better schools including daylight, materials, health, landscape and play.
Interest and Inflation Free Money: Creating an Exchange Medium That Works for Everybody and Protects the EarthInterest and Inflation Free Money: Creating an Exchange Medium That Works for Everybody and Protects the Earth by Margrit Kennedy
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Interest and Inflation-Free Money explains why the current economic system isn't working and explains how to create an exchange mechanism that works for everybody.
New Waterscapes: Planning, Building and Designing with WaterNew Waterscapes: Planning, Building and Designing with Water
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Just beautiful, creative use of water as an opportunity. A positive approach to water in the urban environment
Green Guide to the Architect's Job BookGreen Guide to the Architect's Job Book by Sandy Halliday
A step by step guide to delivering sustainable buildings. Anyone can aspire to it - but success relies on not dropping the baton. It's about the process!
Living Downstream: Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the EnvironmentLiving Downstream: Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment by Sandra Steingraber
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Picks up where Carson left off the toxicity debate with feeling that Carson did not allow herself. "Of the 75000 synthetic chemicals now in common use, less than 3% have been tested for carcinogens."
The Greening of Machiavelli: Evolution of International Environmental Politics (RIIA)The Greening of Machiavelli: Evolution of International Environmental Politics (RIIA) by Tony Brenton
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Greening of Machiavelli - Best title award & a really great summary of the way international agreements have evolved.
Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot AirSustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air by David J.C. MacKay
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David McKay - someone doing the sums on renewable energy and not over-egging them. A bit of timely real-politick in an increasingly crowded sellers market.
Factor Four: Doubling Wealth, Halving Resource Use - The New Report to the Club of RomeFactor Four: Doubling Wealth, Halving Resource Use - The New Report to the Club of Rome by Ernst von Weizsacker
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Factor Four offers creative solutions to societal and environmental goals that are cheap and effective