Shelter, Energy & Eco-Design

Learn how to design and build your own domestic-sized water tank to collect, store, and use rainwater for your home and garden. Save money with this low-cost method of construction and reduce your water bills too!

In todays ego-techno-centred world, Robert Somervilles . . . Barn Club approach is a way forward that utilizes local traditions, local materials, and local hands to create a built environment that is more harmonious with the natural world and of course more beautiful.Jack A.

A fresh edition of the
sustainable design pioneer
Victor Papaneks classic and
ever-relevant book examining
the important role of design in
combating climate change.

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings.

So much of our world today is crying out for welcome, refuge, and belonging.Homes with Heart is both inspiration and guide for people to create home in the world: first, through their own living spaces; second, within families of choice; and third, through supportive communities.

Make your home more mindful and discover a more considered way to decorate with this beautifully presented guide by acclaimed interior stylist, Joanna Thornhill.

What is rediscovered and what is learned when a year-long community of volunteers breathes life into the dormant tradition of barns built by hand using local materials