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This book teaches how to be economically savvy and environmentally self-sufficient by taking simple actions, such as using mass transit, to more complex endeavors, like building eco-friendly... Read more

This photographic odyssey spanning two dozen animal and habitat sanctuaries throughout the world is a celebration of the worldwide Sanctuary Movement. Read more

Urban Ecology is a Euro-American diary that captures the beauty of city life and celebrates the four seasons through 30 short stories and color photographs about New York life as seen through the... Read more

The book highlights design; construction; and operation of myriad mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations with a focus on their integration and interaction. Read more

Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet was an artistic showcase of 126 globes in Chicago that depicted different ways to combat global warming. Read more

This book outlines ways to combine efficient land use and energy efficiency to mitigate climate change. Read more

This book examines the practice, principles and projects of the architectural firm, Mithun. Read more

This book, which is based on author Manaugh's blog, bldg.blogspot.com, is a guide to the future of architecture and offers images and new content from what is online. Read more

This guide to the evaluation, selection and use of sustainable materials in the landscape features strategies to minimize environmental and human-health impacts of conventional site-construction... Read more

This call to action is a comprehensive introduction to “sustainable urbanism,” the emerging and growing design reform movement that combines the creation and enhancement of walkable and diverse... Read more

Case studies, perspectives, and examples for creating the built environment in the 21st century. Read more

Peter Busby started his first practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1984 with a desire to influence the city’s growth and have a direct social and physical effect on the built... Read more

What makes a good decorative stone? How does one determine what kind is appropriate for a specific use? Read more

An introductory primer on sustainable architecture from the perspective of integrated building design. Read more

Ray C. Anderson's new book chronicles the journey of transforming a carpet manufacturing giant into a green leader Read more