The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500288399 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Alastair Fuad-Luke has been active in environmental issues for over twenty years, most recently as a Visiting Lecturer at Cranfield University, UK.
"A Critical Component for every Green Revolutionary's Reading List" according to Graham Hill. This brick played a large part in inspiring TreeHugger.com. Full of pictures and key info about sexy, green furniture, transportation, materials, clothing, and more, it's the bible of green design. Each selection in the book has a handy legend that explains the eco-design strategy applied, the materials used, designer, etc. It's a fascinating read for both the average green-interested consumer and the hard-core green designer. Instantly up your eco-status by sliding this into your coffee-table collection.
Scrutinizing every aspect of our designed world, "The Eco-Design Handbook" offers the most innnovative, ecologically sensitive and consumer friendly products for all areas of the home and office, including environmentally sound materials and building products. This fully updated and revised book remains the most comprehensive publication on the market today to catalogue and represent the vast array of ingenious green products available to the everyday consumer. Whether you are interested in design or the sustainability of our planet, whether you are building a house or looking for new furniture, whether your office is buying stationery supplies or looking for ergonomic chairs, "The Eco-Design Handbook" is the definitive resource, invaluable for
'One of the most comprehensive eco-sourcebooks ever published' - Blueprint