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books mainly about architecture, earthship, container homes,prefab houses,sustainable architecture, green arqhitecture, interior design, building, garden, decor

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The Design Manual: David Whitbread

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something mandatory to have at hand for design's lovers. like me!
great find! (via bittenbydesign)

Updated Sep 17, 2009

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MARMOL RADZINER Prefab

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omg! a prebab, green house like that...who wouldn't dream about it?
and Todd, from TN, is the one who make it!

Congrats Todd! (via Todd)

Updated Sep 17, 2009

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Metropolitan Home Magazine Subscription - Magazines.com Magazine Subscriptions

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"Regarded as the chronicle of contemporary American culture. It has always been first on the scene to report the latest trends and the hottest products, as well as the work of the world's most brilliant designers." (via magazines.com)

Updated Sep 7, 2009

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Timber Press: Green Roof Plants

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"In just a few years, green roofs have gone from a horticultural curiosity to a booming growth industry — primarily because the environmental benefits of extensively planted roofs are now beyond dispute, whether for industrial or governmental complexes or for private homes in urban or suburban settings. Despite the high level of interest in green roofs, until now there has been no reliable reference devoted exclusively to the various species of drought-tolerant plants that are suitable for use on extensive green roofs. Green Roof Plants fills that void. The book contains photographs and cultural information for more than 200 species and cultivars of plants, including valuable data on moisture needs, heat tolerance, hardiness, bloom color, foliage characteristics, and height. Concise, accurate, and easy to use, this book is destined to become an indispensable practical reference guide, not just for architects, landscape designers, engineers, and environmentalists, but also for environmentally conscious home gardeners."

Updated Sep 7, 2009

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Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls (9780881926408): Nigel Dunnett, Noel Kingsbury

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"Greenroof professionals and enthusiasts alike will be delighted with the easy reading and scope of content offered in "Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls" by Nigel Dunnett and Noël Kingsbury. Very well organized, the book's forte and major value is as an essential resource - especially in terms of plant description, characteristics and specification."

a subject that amazes me!

Updated Sep 7, 2009

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Eco, Elizabeth Wilhide, Book - Barnes & Noble

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"The world stands on the brink of an environmental crisis and the scale of the problem is daunting. But if everyone played their part, the cumulative benefit to the environment would be far-reaching. And where better to start than in our own homes? A must-have reference book with the most up-to-date information, plus inspirational photographs, Eco proves that sustainability in the home is both achievable and beautiful..."

delightful architecture and compromise with eco environmental ideas.
a must have!

Updated Sep 6, 2009

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Dreaming Green, Lisa Sharkey, Book - Barnes & Noble

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"For anyone with eco-friendly ideals as well as a penchant for high style, Dreaming Green showcases seventeen inspiring homes that are at once luxurious, beautiful, and fashioned inside and out with green materials, design, and details.

While renovating their Manhattan brownstone, Lisa Sharkey and LEED-accredited architect Paul Gleicher’s top priority was to create a home that was light on the earth and completely free of the harmful products that are often found in building and decorative supplies. A sophisticated couple who entertain frequently, Sharkey and Gleicher also demanded a home that was beautiful from the basement to the top floor’s sunroom. They sourced stylish and elegant materials, designed small and large spaces for flawless efficiency, and finished the project with responsible yet stunning finds.

Dreaming Green features the Sharkey-Gleicher brownstone as well as sixteen other environmentally responsible, impeccably designed residences that will stir readers to reimagine their homes as places that marry responsibility and beauty."

the kind of book thatmust show up on my shelf...

Updated Sep 6, 2009

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Tiny Houses, Mimi Zeiger, Book - Barnes & Noble

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"In the spirit of treading a bit lighter on the planet, a new trend in sustainable living architecture is what is called "microgreen living"—literally the creation of tiny homes where people challenge themselves to live "greener" lives. This idea, which sprang from eco-awareness and the reduction of carbon footprints, has led people to consider low-impact living as a "greener" alternative to ordinary housing. Far beyond solar panels and the use of sustainable materials, homeowners have embraced the concept and have implemented many creative and stylish solutions for day-to-day living, such as a room that doubles as a shower with one swift movement of plexi-glass from a well-concealed pocket door. A tiny house is an experiment of space but also a challenge to simplify ways of life. Tiny Houses brings together an international collection of over thirty prefab homes and living concepts under 1,000 square feet—some are practical and others are cheeky, ranging from treehouses and compact dwellings to floating houses. The book presents conceptual building plans, detailed illustrations, and vivid photograph."

Updated Sep 6, 2009