Shelter, Energy & Eco-Design

From wastestream to mainstream, a practical guide to composting toilet systems.



Composting toilets are a key feature for local resilience, money saving, water conservation, resource recovery, septic system replacement, and an improved bathroom experience in rural and urban buildings.

Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate.



Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall,
even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home,
acreage, or farms water requirements if harvested and utilized with

A beautiful, full-color book showcasing 20 best practice designs from ecovillages around the world

Features well-established ecovillages such as Findhorn in Scotland or Auroville in India and newer initiatives such as Hua Tao in China

A celebration of craftsmanship, teamwork, and the relationship between contractor and client.

"An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour."Karl Ove Knausgaard

Earthbag construction building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials is a versatile, easy-to-master, low-impact, and highly durable form of building, suitable for structures from houses to root cellars.