[Updated 06.11.09]

1000 New Eco Designs: and Where to Find Them Proctor, R
A showcase of contemporary product design and interior products that are ecologically sound. Informative and visually inspirational, the book acts as a handbook, guiding readers through the complex issues involved in creating and choosing eco friendly designs for the home.
Lawrence King UK 2009 352pp PB $55.00 [12.05.09]

100 Projects for a Better Future: Updating Germany von Borries, F
100 architectural, artistic and design projects currently in development in Germany, which open up new possibilities for blending high-tech with low-tech, using innovative building technologies and allowing for the possibility of an ecologically and socially responsible way of life.
Hatje Cantz 2009 291pp HB $90.00 [21.07.09]

96°13’W / 16°33’N The Mexican Roof  D.Prix, W.
In 180 days 7 young architects weave 4 miles of bamboo into 2,600sqft of new geometry – 4 Euro/sqft. Springer, Austria, 2005 PB 144pp$A73.50

Adobe & Rammed Earth Buildings Design & Construction McHenry. P,
Arizona Press, USA, 1984 PB 215pp$A49.50

Aesthetics of Ecology: Art in Environmental Design: Theory & Practice Prigann H, Strelow H, David V.
Ecological & artistic approaches to designing our environment raise important questions which have to be faced by all designers of urban spaces, gardens or landscape: whether to conserve or to intervene, to rely on natural order or apply man-made means & whether to lend nature a romantic or a technocratic appearance. Which approaches to design & artistic concepts are able to unite these seemingly contradictory poles to create sophisticated projects in harmony with nature? In this publication landscape architects, artists, philosophers, social scientists & natural scientists provide answers to these central questions in landscape design & environmental art.  Birkhauser Germany2004 HB 255pp $A145.00

Alternative Construction: Contemporary natural building methods  Elizabeth, L.& Adams, C.
Covering a broad range of options for natural building, Alternative Construction examines straw bale, light clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth & pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo & hydrid systems for residential & lo-rise commercial structures. JWiley, USA, 2005, 392pp,HB $A115.95  PB. $A69.95

Architects Without Frontiers: war, reconstruction & design responsibility Charlesworth E.
This is the first book of its kind that aims to highlight and define the role the architect, and design professionals, in aiding in the reconstruction of war-torn and disaster-struck communities. With the history of cities often being a history of destruction and reconstruction, Architects Without Frontiers, points to the possibilities for architects to play important roles in post-war relief and reconstruction through a series of case studies.  Archi Press UK 2006 PB 175pp$A92.50

An Architecture for the People The Complete Works of Hassan Fathy. Steele, J. 
This is the first critical view of the entire output of this seminal figure. Fathy received worldwide recognition for his revival of the ancient mud-bricking building techniques that have begun to revolutionise modern thinking, not just in his native Egypt but throughout the developed world where sustainability, energy conservation & the responsible use of natural resources have all become vital concerns. T&H UK, 1997. PB 208pp $A70.00

Architecture of Change 2: Sustainability and Numanity in the Built Environment Feiress K & L
Through a series of interviews with Peter Sloterduk and Chris Luebkeman, Outstanding sustainable architecture projects and social initiatives by the world s most exciting architecture studios are revealed. Over 40 projects are presented with photographic imagery, illustrations and plans.
Gestalten 2009 240pp PB $127.50 [07.10.09]

Architectural Design for Tropical Regions Salmon.
Tropical regions present a unique design challenge to architects. In addition to effectively using energy & resources, architects must compensate for natural forces such as cyclones, intense humidity, rain & high temperatures while accommodating local heritage & tropical lifestyles. Salmon addresses all these issues, focusing on specific geographic areas, including Australia. J Wiley, USA, 1999 221ppHB $A140.95

Architecture, Engineering & the Environment Hawkes, Deasn & Forster, Wayne
Until recently, environmentally responsible architecture has been considered as clunky or somewhat not capable of the aesthetic standards a non-ecological structure is. This book proves that with technology, time & intelligence, we can achieve both beauty & functionality without compromising either. In association with International engineering company Arup, this book explains the importance of technology & engineering for a sustainable future with examples such as the Kanak Cultural Centre & the Tate Modern.LKing Pub UK, 2002, 240pp HB $A175.00

Architecture & Climate Change Szokolay, S.V.
RAIA, Australia, 1992 70pp PB $A13.50

Architecture & Technology: the Best of Environmental Design Winslow-Cotton, M.
PBC, USA, 1995. 136pp HB $P/A

Architecture & the Environment Bioclimatic Building Design. Jones, David Lloyd
Forty-four recently completed  buildings from around the world that exemplify the best in environmentally sensitive architecture are arranged under six categories; mansions, houses, campuses, pavilions, metropolis & towers. Architects whose work is featured include Ando, Cullinan, Herzog, Isozaki & Burgess. LKing UK1998 256pp HB $A P/A

Architecture & Identity responses to cultural & technological change. Abel, C. Revised second edition.
Butterworth, UK, 2000. 270pp PB $A O/P

Architecture in a Climate of Change - A Guide to Sustainable Design. Smith, P.
A call to action, this book explains the why's & wherefores of sustainable architecture through current buildings, theories & technologies. It's primary focus is to promote a creative partnership between the building professions to produce buildings which achieve optimum conditions for their inhabitants whilst making minimum demands on fossil based energy. Covers every facet of building design & materials, & explains the current environmental situation & predicts its future. Archi Press, UK, 2001.PB 214pp $A64.90  2nd Ed now available

Architecture of Change: Sustainability & humanity in the built environment Feireiss K & L
Featuring recently built and realized projects that in addition to their exceptional architectural quality, make a notable contribution to a liveable and sustainable future. The book also covers current initiatives that promote innovative research in this sector and thus encourage an emerging generation of environmentally aware architects and urban planners. Gestalten Germany 2008 280pp HB AU$130.00

The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources. KennedyJ, Smith M , Wanek C (ed's)
The search for housing that is healthy, affordable & environmentally responsible architecture is the concern of this book. Well illustrated, the book first discusses the context of natural building in terms of economics, social justice & sustainability. Design & planning issues are reviewed, followed by a comprehensive treatment of natural building materials & techniques New Society, Canada, 2002, 287 pp $A60.00

Audubon House Building the Environmentally Responsible, Energy-Efficient Office Croxton Collaborative Architects,
JWiley USA, 1994. 207pp HB $P/A

Australian Earth Covered Building  Baggs. S, J & D
NSW University Press, Australia, 1991.  184pp PB $AO/P

Basic Rammed Earth An Alternative to Mud Brick Building Edwards, Ron
Rams Skull Press, Australia, 1988, 40pp, PB $A9.00

Beauty of Straw Bale Homes Steen, A & B
The authors of The Straw Bale House, "a book widely credited with popularizing & legitimising straw bale construction, celebrate in gorgeous colour photography the accomplishments of straw bale artisans". Chelsea Green, USA, 2000. PB 113pp $A58.00

Between The Edges: Street-building Transition as Urbanity Interface   Bobić, M.
Focusing on the ‘space in-between’ where the superimposition between public and private domains occurs, this exploration is presented in an overview of spatial forms of the urban interface- that of the transition zone. THOTH Netherlands 2004 PB 143pp  $A52.25

Big & Green: Toward Sustainable Architecture in the 21st Century Gissen, D. (Ed.)
PAP USA, 2002, 192pp, HB. $A80.00

Bio- Structural: Analogues in Architecture LimJ
Bio-Structural Analogues in Architecture is an inspirational book which documents a series of design experiments on structural prototypes derived from biological systems.
BIS Netherlands 2009 255pp PB $44.00 [29.05.09]

Bioclimatic Architecture Minguet JM
"Bioclimatic Architecture" is a lavishly illustrated volume that looks at a wide range of bioclimatic projects and designs - from both established names well-practiced in sustainable architecture, and emerging talent - showing that form and function can go hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility.
Monsa Spain 2009 240pp HB [with case] $125.00 [13.06.09]

Bruno Stagno An Architect in the Tropics Yeang, K/Tzonis, A/Lefaivre, L
Beautifully detailed & including almost all of his recent projects, This is a great monograph on the Costa Rican Architect & a great sourcebook for bioclimatic design processes & technology for tropical regions.Asia Design Forum Pub 1999, Malaysia, 188pp, PB $A68.20

The Boiled Frog Syndrome – Your Health and the Built Environment Saunders, T.
A rare insight into the built environment from the physical, human perspective. Not really an architecture book, but incredibly important to the practise & execution of architecture. The book explores the cause & effect process betweens humans & the urban condition. It is based on the notion of a frog continually changing its body temperature in warming water until it is boiled alive. Wiley-Academy UK 2002, 261pp PB $A52.95

Build it with Bales: A Step-by-Step Guide to Straw-Bale Construction 2nd Ed. Mhyrman M, MacDonald S.O
As the title suggests, this book is your one-stop guide to designing & constructing Straw Bale houses. Written in an easy to read style, with a focus on construction detailing & drawings, this book is the ideal manual for those interested in building their very own Straw-Bale..Chelsea Green USA 1997 PB 143pp $A72.00

Builders of the Pacific Coast Kahn L
With architecture reminiscent of the Art Nouveau movement, this collection of quirky houses along the Pacific Coast of North America shows innovative design, artistic creativity and an excellent use of local materials.
Shelter USA 2008 251pp PB $A45.00

Building a House in a Day Edwards,Ron
Cob is the oldest, easiest & most simple form of earth building known & yet it is rarely used for new construction in the west today. This book gives detailed instructions for building in cob & contains 104 illustrations. Rams Skull Press Australia 1998 PB 100pp $A24.00

Building a Straw Bale House: The Red Feather Construction Handbook Corum, N.
Much more than a construction manual, this is the inspiring story of Red Feather itself, a tale of community action & cooperation that suggests a can-do solution to the growing housing crisis on America's Native American reservations.  For more than a decade the Red Feather Development Group, a volunteer-based organisation, has built & repaired straw bale houses for Native Americans & in turn have created an architectural phenomenon. Inexpensive, environmentally sound & easily constructed here is a step-by-step guide that supplies everything you'll need, including sections on safety, design, tools & materials. PUP, USA, 2005 PB 181pp$A49.50

Building for Life: Designing & understanding the human-nature connection  Kellert, S.R.
This thoughtful new work illustrates how architects & designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation & materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, & symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. Island, USA, 2005 PB 252pp$A69.90

Building with Adobe Southwick, M,
Swallow Press, USA.1994. 185pp PB $A 32.95

Building Integrated Photovoltaics Roberts S
This book explains the technology, presents the available products, and communicates clearly how they are used in buildings, with a particular focus on large-scale buildings.
Birkhauser Germany 2009 192pp HB $105.00 [27.06.09]

Building with Earth: design & technology of a sustainable architecture Minke G.
Offering an overview of the many uses of clay/earth technology, this handbook guides the reader through all of the techniques for earth construction and it’s physical characteristics have been described in an informed manner. Reflecting the author’s rich and varied experiences gained over thirty years of building earth structures in Germany and abroad, this book has numerous photographs and drawings showcasing this material that has been recently enjoying an increase in popularity. Birkhauser Germany 2006 PB 200pp  $A103.00

Building with Straw: Design & technology of a sustainable architecture  Minke, G. & Mahlke, F.
This is a practical hands-on guide to building with straw. Issues such as fire safety, protection against moisture, damp, pests & parasites are also presented in detail. Numerous on-site photos document the step by step process of assembly & construction of thirty-two exemplary international projects that illustrate the wide spectrum of design possibilities with straw. Birkhauser, Swiss 2005, 143pp, PB$A90.00

Building Without Borders Kennedy J (Ed)
A collection of pioneering efforts of those who have taken up the challenge to provide housing for the homeless without destroying natural environments. From Africa and Latin America, through India, China and Thailand- as well as Poland and the Southwest of the United States.
New Society Publishers 2004 Canada 253pp PB $A45.00(20/07)

Building Ecology First Principles for a Sustainable environment Graham, P.
A holistic view of ecologically sustainable building by drawing on established areas of knowledge, demonstrating their relevance to the environmentally - conscious building professional & putting the process, product & impact of building into context. Blackwell Pub UK 2003 PB 290pp $A88.00

Building Materials, Energy & the Environment: Towards Ecologically Sustainable Development . Lawson, B.
Summarises building materials then presents eleven Australian case studies ranging from individual houses to large scale resorts. RAIAAust, 1996 135pp PB $O/P

Buildings of Earth & Straw Structural Design for Rammed Earth & Straw Bale Architecture  King, B.
Ecological Design Press, USA,1996.169pp PB $A 53.90

Building the Timber Frame House: The revival of a forgotten craft. Benson T, Gruber J
The most comprehensive manual available on Timber Framing techniques. In it you will find a short history of timber framing & a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers & raising of the frame. There are also detailed sections on present-day design & materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, & methods.Simon & Schuster, USA, 1995. PB 210pp$A58.00

Built by Hand - Vernacular buildings around the world Steen, B
A gorgeously illustrated picture book of the world's vernacular architectures, accompanied by superb introductory essays describing local resources, traditions & lifestyles & how they shape the structures in which people live. A brief description, with the location, is given for each photograph.Gibbs Smith 2004HB 477pp $A80.00

Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture   Oliver P.
A comprehensive collection of conference papers given by Paul Oliver over the past 30 years on vernacular architecture seeking to raise the importance and awareness of indigenous traditions in building, especially in the present world. Issues regarding the field of vernacular architecture itself, economies, technologies, conservation inherited and transmitted skill, social and family structures, physical needs and belief systems. Also includes case studies into specific cultures and contexts and the problems of post disaster housing. Architectural Press USA 2006 HB 445pp $A108.00

Casa Adobe  Witynski K. & Carr J.P.
In this third book by the authors, Witynski and Carr share their experiences of adobe homes from the mountains of Mexico and the deserts of the American Southwest. Interiors and furnishings are explained and photographed, highlighting the effects to spaces affected by the often sculptural walls and contoured edges that are characteristic to adobe homes. GibbsSmith 2001 USA 187pp PB $A42.95

Cepheus: Living Comfort Without Heating Krapmeier Drossler
Cepheus (cost effective passive houses as European standards) have brought to the public platform the proof that passive housing can be comfortable, unlimited & beautiful whilst also being cost effective & a great solution to community housing projects. Too good to be true? Just have a look at the nine Austrian projects detailed here in photographs, drawings, charts, data & specifications. Springer, Wien, 2001, 160pp HB $A 82.00

Ceramic House & Earth Architecture: How to Build Your Own  Khalili, N.
Cal-Earth USA 1990, 233pp $A60.00

Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems: Principles and practices. Newman, P & Jennings, I
Taking cues from living systems for sustainability strategies and drawing from examples from around the world, Cities as sustainable ecosystems demonstrates how cities and their residents can begin to reintegrate into a bioregional environment and why cities should be planned with nature’s organizing principles in mind. Island Press Washington 2008 284pp PB A $69.95 (01/03)


Climate Considerations in Building & Urban Design
Givoni, B. VNR, U.S.A, 1998. 463pp HB $A P.O.A

Climate Design: Solutions for buildings that can do more with less technology et al
Offering a complete approach to energy efficient building design in addition to providing practical planning aids. This book addresses a wide selection of building types (with international projects as examples), integrating planning processes, & examining the interaction between design, climatic requirements & the necessary building technology & equipment. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 198pp, HB. $A133.00

Climate Design, Solutions for Buildings that Can DO More with Less Technology Hauseladen G, De Saldanha M, Liedl P & Sager C
A complete guide to the planning of Climate Design from the conception of the façade to the building services used within. Birkhauser Switzerland 2005 208pp HB $A140.00(13/06)

Climate Responsive Design: A study of buildings in moderate & hot humid climates. Hyde, R    
Examining energy efficient & sustainable building models, with emphasis on climate responsive architecture. With South East Asian & Australian case studies, this book provides an excellent resource for those interested in climate responsive design in Australasia & Asia, and includes a wide range of passive & active environmental control systems. E & FN Spon, UK, 2000 244pp $A 94.00

Climate Skin: Building skin concepts the can do more with less energy. Hausladen G, Saldanha M & Leidl P
Technically affluent and meticulously detailed, Climate Skin is a practice-oriented design manual centred on façade development and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and design tools.
Birkhauser Switzerland 2008 191pp HB A $140.00 (07/03)

Community Bushfire Safety Handmer and Haynes
Community Bushfire Safety brings together in one accessible and comprehensive volume the results of the most important community safety research being undertaken within the Australian Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Using perspectives deriving from social science, economics and law, it complements the extensive literature already existing on bushfires, which ranges from ecology and fire behaviour to information about emergency management. In doing so, the book supports the increasing emphasis on community safety and the vital role it has to play in Australian bushfire management.
CSIRO Publishing 2008 204pp PB $70.95 [12.05.09]

Consensus Design - Socially Inclusive Process A practical step towards better design for a better future. Christopher Day
ArchiPress, UK,  2002, 222pp PB $A 72.05

Consuming Cities: The Urban Environment in the Global Economy after the Rio Declaration. Low, N, Gleeson, B, Ingemar, E, Lidskog, R (Ed's)
Detailing cities as engines of consumption of the worlds environment & the spread of policies designed to reduce their impact. It looks at these issues by examining the impact of the Rio Declaration on national urban policy & assesses the extent to which it has made a difference.Routledge, USA, 2000. 315pp PB $A P/A

Contemporary Design in Detail: Sustainable Environments Chan, Y
A collection of architectural projects from all over the world that explore the following issues: response to place, connection to habitat, conservation of resources and use of building materials. With works by Shigeru Ban, Coates Design, Cutler Anderson, Hertzberger, Kengo Kuma, Sean Godsell, Rural Studio, Steven Holl and many more.
Rockport USA 2008 192pp PB $A40.00

Cradle to Cradle McDonough, William & Braungart, Michael
"Reduce, reuse, recycle," urge environmentalists; in other words, do with less in order to minimise damage. But as this book points out in its provocative, visionary way, such an approach only perpetuates the one-way, "cradle to grave" manufacturing model, dating to the industrial Revolution, that creates a fantastic amount of waste & pollution in the first place. Drawing on their experience in (re)designing everything from carpeting to corporate campuses, McDonough & Braungart make an exciting & viable case for putting eco-effectiveness into practice, & show how anyone involved with making anything can begin to do so as well North Point Press, USA, 2002. 193pp PB $A45.00

Deeper Shade of Green Bernhardt J
Sustainable Urban Development, Building and Architecture in New Zealand
This book offers an introduction into the new realm of sustainable thinking, concepts and solutions in New Zeland. Balasoglou NZ 2008 231pp PB $AU69.95

Design Charettes for Sustainable Communities Patrick M. Condon
A guide to creating community based decisions and more green, clean, and equitable communities. A charette is a method to involve and engage consultants and members of the public within the design and decision making process. Island Press 2008 172pp PB $A49.95

Design for Ecological Democracy Hester R.
Outlining new principles for urban design that will allow us to forge connections with fellow citizens and the natural environment, three fundamental issues that integrate democracy and ecology are proposed and elaborated in this publication. Drawing from author and Professor at the University of California Rudolph Hester’s forty years of design and planning practice, the essays, drawings and diagrams demonstrate how the design of cities can be ecologically resilient, that enhance community, and that give pleasure. MIT 2006 USA 509pp HB $A69.00

Design Futuring: Sustainability, Ethics and New Practice Fry, T
Design Futuring discusses the way in which businesses have recognised climate change in our so far unsustainable world, however they have done little in the way of change. It examines methods for design and the importance of new design and thought throughout the process.
UNSW Press Australia 2009 278pp PB $A39.95

Design for the Real World: Human Ecology & Social Change. Papanek, V.  
T&H UK 1984. 394pp PB $A 39.00

Design for Water: Rainwater harvesting, Stormwater Catchment and Alternate Water Reuse. Kinkade-Lavario, H
Rainwater expert Heather Kinkade-Levario builds on the award-winning book Forgotten Rain with Design for water. This assessable guide deals with alternate water collections, with a special focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. New Society Publishing Canada 2007. 237pp. A $38.95(26/01)

Design Like You Give a Damn Architecture for Humanity (Ed’s)
With one in seven people living in a slum or refugee camp, and more than three billion people, nearly half the world's population, with no access to clean water, here is a collection of innovative projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of design to improve peoples lives. Accompanied by an history of this movement towards socially conscious designs this book showcases more than 80 contemporary solutions. This is an important publication for designers as well as being a call to action to anyone committed to building a better world.  T&H UK2006 PB  $A49.95

Design-Tech: Building Science for Architects Alread J. & Leslie T.
A concise guide to building technology and design that aimed to continue the education of architects to meet today’s demands to design sensibly. Incorporating structural design, environmental principles, material science and human factors, this title is a clear introduction to the many relationships between these areas which are often overlooked in architectural design. Includes illustrations, diagrams and numerous case studies on how the theories work in practice.  Elsevier UK 2007 528pp PB $A77.00

Design for Water: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment, & Alternative Water Reuse Kinkade-Levario
This accessible guide deals with alternate water collection, with a special focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. It provides the necessary guidelines to set up passive harvesting techniques to anyone making development decisions.  New Society Canada 2007 235pp $A38.95 (29/09)

Designing Your Natural Home: a practical guide Pearson, D.
With the constant source new information on sustainable, healthy & imaginative design, finding the ideal site whilst taking into considering soil, solar, wind, & water is a lot to consider all at once. But here in this latest publication from this prolific writer, all this analysis has been thoughtfully & simply put together in the one volume. Gaia, UK, 2005,  159pp, HB.$A49.95

Design Revolution: 100 Products that are Changing People’s Lives Pilloton, E
More than 100 contemporary design products and systems - safer baby bottles, a waterless washing machine, low-cost prosthetics for landmine victims, Braille-based building blocks for blind children, wheelchairs for rugged conditions, sugarcane charcoal, universal composting systems, and, DIY footballs - this exceptionally smart, friendly and well designed volume makes the case for design as a tool to solve some of the worlds biggest social problems in beautiful, sustainable and engaging ways.
Thames and Hudson 2009 304pp PB $55.00 [22.09.09]

Details for Passive Houses: A catalogue of ecologically rated constructions. Waltjen,T
Exhaustively detailed and technically sound, Details for passive houses is filled with 130 standard cross-sections and connection specifications with color drawings to scale. This provides planner, architects and commissioners reliable construction details for international passive house design standards. A competent work of reference. Springer Wien New York 2007 408pp HB A $215.00

Detail Practice: Energy-Efficiency Upgrades Richarz C. , Schulz C. & Zeitler F.
An in depth look into energy efficiency and energy saving aspects in upgrades and refurbishments, by updating the existing construction in order to make it viable enough to exist in the future, through visiting ways to improve roofs, walls, doors, windows, facades as well as heating, ventilation and lighting systems. Examining the principles, details and some completed examples of such upgrades, this volume of Detail practice again provides diagrams, data, drawings and detailed explanations for both fundamental understanding and practice of this now essential approach to building. Birkhäuser 2006 Germany 112pp PB $A80.00

Detailing for Water: why do buildings leak? Bonaldi, R.
The book every architect needs! .The 70 page booklet is a practical textbook on the do’s and don’t’s for dealing with water and building The RAIA professional development lecture series by Ric Bonaldi in 2007 was so popular that extra sessions were held in every state .Bonaldi, Aust, 2007 72pp PB A$23.00

Developing sustainable planned communities Gause, J.A
This practical guide packed with examples and lavish illustrations provides down to earth, reality based insights into designing and developing sustainable planned communities that are environmentally responsive, attractive, marketable and profitable. Urban Land Institute. Washington 2007 220pp HB A $130.00

Diary of an Eco-Builder. Andersen,W
Honest, amusing and inspiring, The diary of an eco-builder highlights the key issues which arise when you build with the environment in mind and takes you step by step through the nitty-gritty of the self build process with references at every stage. Green Books UK 2006 256pp. PB A $45.00 (16/02)

Dimensions of Sustainability Climate, Computation, Concept, Culture, Democracy, Development, Ecology, Engineering, Energy, Form, Innovation, Performance, Technology Scott. A (ed.)
Spon, UK, 1998.   147pp PB $A 93.50

Dutch Design Meets Bamboo Van Der Lugt P
As a response to climate change the Dutch have begun to explore the possibilities of Bamboo in architecture and product design. This playful book shows proto-types, final products and the process and research taken to achieve a sustainable type of design. [Z]OO Producties 2007 160pp PB $A56.65 (13/10)

Dwellings Oliver P.
Reprinted in paperback, this publication is a  thorough look at domestic buildings built by indigenous groups from around the world, exploring the many types and forms of vernacular architecture. Phaidon 2007 UK 288pp PB $A49.95

Earth Builder's Handbook build your own low-cost home from the earth. Falconer, D
Earth Garden Magazine, Aust 1999.77pp PB $A pP.O.A

Earthbag Building, The tools, tricks and techniques Hunter K & Kiffmeyer D
New Society Canada 2004 257pp PB $A55.90

Earth to Spirit Pearson, D
"In search of a Natural Architecture" with an Introduction by Victor Papanek
GAIA, Australia, 1994. 159pp PB  $AP.O.A.

The Earth-Sheltered House: An architect's sketchbook  Wells M.
A classic written by a legend, Malcolm Wells has a fundamentally different way of looking at the design & building process, & his iconoclastic perspective has never been more apparent. Yet the message in this book has struck many of its avid enthusiasts as pure commonsense. Animals of all kinds (including most early humans, & even millions of people today) know that the best way to stay warm in the winter & cool in the summer is to insulate the living space with earth. CGPC USA1998 PB192pp$A45.00

Earth-Sheltered Houses Roy R.
Earth-sheltered, earth-roofed homes is a housing style that leaves almost zero footprint on the environment and is achievable at a moderate cost. This is a step-by-step and a highly practical guide to building such a home, complete with informative diagrams and photographs that instructs even the inexperienced owner-builder. NSP  Canada 2006 255pp PB $A43.95

Earth Shelter Technology Boyer, L & Grondzik,W
Texas University Press, USA, 1987. 219pp PB $P/A

ECO- An essential sourcebook for environmentally friendly design Elizabeth Wilhide
Threats to the environment are constantly in the news but daunted by the scale of the problem, we often feel powerless. Eco shows that we can make a difference by designing or adapting the homes we live in along more eco-friendly lines. While environmentally friendly architecture was once seen as a minority interest, it is now viewed simply as best practice. Eco proves that it can be beautiful too. It is the book both for those who want to build a home that respects the environment & for people who wish to make changes to the home they already have. Focusing on design, finish, decoration & even housekeeping, Eco promises you lower fuel bills, fewer allergy-related illnesses, less waste & a healthy world for your children to inherit. Quadrille, UK, 2002. HB 182pp $A 39.95

Ecocities - Building Cities In Balance With Nature Register,Richard
 A visionary book by the leader of the ecocity movement outlines a plan for developing existing cities in a way that lessens their destructive impact on the environment & increases their support of healthy social interaction. Ecocities is both a philosophical discussion & a call to arms by an activist who has worked for decades to restore & transform blighted urban areas. Berkley Hills Books USA 2002 290pp PB $A 31.00

Ecodesign: A Manual for Ecological Design Yeang K.
The latest publication by Malaysian architect Ken Yeang is a user-friendly reference guide where a wide range of topics relating to ecodesign are discussed. Design instructions are provided to tackle complex issues which are explained alongside clear diagrams. All in an approachable and easy to understand format, Yeang again reflect his passion for architecture to not only be green and sustainable, but also for it to be integral with the natural environment in the long term. Wiley/ Academy 2006 UK 499pp HB $A165.95

Ecohouse : A Design Guide 3rd Edition Roaf, S. with Fuentes, M. and Thomas, S.
This third edition of the Ecohouse design guide has been expanded to include advice on powering eco-houses using renewable energy, such as wind, and an introduction to low-impact building materials, with case studies from across the globe.  ArchiPress UK 2003 413pp PB $A 89.00

Ecological Houses Misc
A showcase of 32 international housing projects looking at the notion of the house and its environment. Ecological Houses demonstrates a variety of housing types, from contemporary to traditional, as well as the use of alternative and innovative materials. teNeues Germany 2008 230pp PB AU$39.95

Ecologic: creating a sustainable future McEwen S.
A world-wide push for ecological sustainability is fuelling the next great industrial revolution. What are the major issues for Australia? What are government & industry doing? The answers can be found in this book. Through numerous case studies, Ecologic looks at urban planning issues, the true cost of industry, salinity & soil degradation, water management & environmental activism. It shows how innovative design at every level of domestic, industrial & agricultural life can be help us meet our needs while conserving fragile resources.  Powerhouse Aust2004 PB105pp$A35.95

Ecological Architecture: A critical history  Steele, J.
Charting the ascendancy of an ecological approach to building over the past century & identifying where we might go next. This book provides a decisive step in the rewriting of the history of modern architecture, essential reading for practitioners & students of architecture.T&H, UK, 2005, 272pp, HB. $A75.00

Ecological Design Handbook Sustainable Strategies for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design & Planning. Stitt, F.
The first comprehensive reference to the many aspects of ecological design. It ranges from alternative energy sources to construction technologies, from permaculture to urban design, includes both "hardware" (photovoltaics, etc) & "software"  design aesthetics), & shows us how, in the broad scope of ecological design, all can be incorporated into the built environment. McGraw, USA, 1999 544pp, HB $A149.95

Ecological Design & Planning George F. Thompson, Frederick R. Steiner Ed's.
The essays contained in this book are written by a cross section of the most respected teachers & practitioners of landscape design from around the globe. Ecological Design & Planning offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest thinking & practices in the art & science of ecological landscape design from such leading lights as Michael Laurie, Carol Franklin, Laurie Olin, Elizabeth Meyer, Mark Johnson, & Ian McHarg. The common thread that runs through these essays is the authors' conviction that the growing rift in landscape design—ecology vs. aesthetics—is an artificial one. Each author expresses abiding concern for the ecological preservation & enhancement of the site, while demonstrating clearly—with both words & pictures—that the best designs are those that harmonise aesthetic form & ecological function. Ecological Design & Planning is a source of ideas & inspiration for landscape architects & planners, architects, & all those who understand the importance of designing with nature. JWiley, USA, 1997. HB 346pp $A 121.95

Ecological Architecture: A critical history  Steele, J.
Charting the ascendancy of an ecological approach to building over the past century & identifying where we might go next. This book provides a decisive step in the rewriting of the history of modern architecture, essential reading for practitioners & students of architecture.T&H, UK, 2005, 272pp, HB. $A75.00

Eco Style  O’Brien, S.
This well illustrated handbook of ideas, resources & inspiration will aid you in creating a space that is environmentally sound without sacrificing contemporary interior design & modern architectural principles.. New Holland, Australia, 2005, 160pp, HB. A$45.00

Eco-Tec: Architecture of the In-Between.   Marras, A editor
Eco-Tec proposes a fusion between ecology and technology that goes against accepted theories of sustainability and suggests a new role for architecture. It serves to reassess our collective ecological and technological illiteracy by placing a priority on learning from as well as for nature. Includes essays by Felix Guattari, Neil Denari, Mark Wigley and many other internationally respected writers and theorists.  PAP, USA, 1999. 142pp PB $A 36.50

Eco-Tech Sustainable Architecture and High Technology Slessor,C.
T & H, UK, 1997. 190pp HB $A105.00 PB $A66.00  Special paperback price $A29.95 18/05/06

Ecology of Architecture A Complete Guide to Creating the Environmentally Conscious Building Zeiher, L.
Whitney Library USA, 1996. 269pp HB $A 93.50

EcoDesign: 6 Urban Furniture Projects Foundation ‘La Caixa’
EcoDesign in the Urban Environment is quickly becoming an important and integral method for design. Listed here are six recyclable furniture projects, street lamp, bicycle stand, bench, all or which have been designed to be reusable, reclaimable and energy efficient.
La Caixa Barcelona 2008 44pp PB $A35.75

Ecopolis: Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate Paul F. Downton
Written by Dr. Paul F Downton, a practising architect and Director of Ecopolis Architects in Adelaide, Ecopolis explores the role of the city in out environment. Sourcing key theorists, practitioners and academics, and combining the knowledge of a range of fields, he presents a series of design and planning strategies to achieve ‘ Sustainable Human Ecological Development’. 
CSIRO Publishing 2009 600pp PB $A130.00

Ecovillages: A Practical Guide To Sustainable Communities Bangh J M.
Ecovillages is a worldwide network which advocates sustainable communities that encompasses not only low impact house design and building techniques but also issues such as water, sewage, energy sources, farming, food production, leadership and conflict management as well as alternative economics. Also included is a section on case studies of communities from around the world and a step-by-step guide for getting started. Floris 2005 UK 284pp PB $A63.00

EcoUrbanism Sustainable Human Settlements: 60 Case Studies.  Ruano, M
Ecourbanism defines the development of multidimensional sustainable human communities within  harmonious & balanced built environments. It is rapidly becoming a key concept,& one essential to all urban planning that has world's social & environmental problems, at the dawn of the 21st century, as its main concern. GG, Spain, 1999. 192pp PB $A 90.00 

Energy-Efficient Design and Construction for Commercial Buildings Tuluca, A.
McGraw-Hill, USA, 1997. 255pp HB $P/A

Energy Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings Redefining the Energy Manager's Job. Herzog, P,
McGraw Hill, USA, 1997. 197pp HB $A 121.00

Engineering for a Finite Planet Davey P
“Buro Happold, an international firm of consulting engineers, has for more than 30 years shown a consistently high level of inventive and creative thought about the nature of structure and environmental control and how to use structure, systems and materials to maximum effect with minimum environmental impact.”
Birkhauser Germany 2008 150pp HB $A149.50

Environment Comes Home Arizona Public Service's Environmental Showcase Home, Pijawaka,D & Shetter, K.
UAP, USA, 1995140PP PB $A P/A

Environ(ne)ment: approaches for tomorrow Clement G. & Rahm P.
Skira Editor 2006 Italy 160pp PB $A39.95

Environment and Children: Passive lessons from the everyday environment. Day, C
This groundbreaking book offers architects and educators solutions to the everyday problems faced when designing, adapting and providing for children. Architectural Press. Oxford 2007 298pp PB A$62.50 (14/02)

The Environmental Brief: Pathways for Green Design Hyde R, Watson S, Cheshire W & Thomson M.
This important new book considers the use of an environmental brief to drive building design towards higher goals where high environmental performance is paramount. Enhancing the briefing process to include environmental standards, objectives and design strategies offers a significant opportunity for realising environmentally sensitive buildings. The book is divided into three sections ‘Context’, ‘Pathways’ and ‘Case Studies’. Technical information combined with existing examples make for an excellent reference for reconfiguring a brief. Taylor & Francis 2007 UK 352pp PB $A93.00

Environmental Design An introduction for Architects and Engineers Thomas. R,
3rd edition  Spon, UK, 2006.  224pp PB $A85.00

Environmental Tectonics: Forming Climate Change Hardy S [ed]
Results of 2 years research at the EES Research Cluster at the Architectural Association, which attempted to define the terms "environment", "ecology", and "sustainability" in relation to architecture.
AA UK 2009160pp PB $45.00 [13.06.09]

Experimental EcoDesign: Architecture/Fashion/Product  Brower/Mallory/Ohlman
Highlighting the many differing approaches to thinking about sustainable design, this book showcases many of the innovative products that people have produced by thinking outside of the norm. This is an inspirational reading for anyone interested in green design, accompanied by behind-the-scenes profiles of key companies & individuals. Featuring projects from Ezio Manzini (Italy), Ed Van Hinte (the Netherlands), Droog members Richard Hutten (the Netherlands) & Bless (France), Tom Dixon (UK), Jan Dranger (Sweden) & Edwin Datschefski (UK). Rotovision, Switzerland, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A80.00

Environmentally Conscious Transportation Kutz M
Provides a foundation for understanding and implementing methods for reducing the environmental impact of a wide range of transportation modes. JWiley USA 2008 350pp HB AU$164.95

The Environmental Imagination: Technics and poetics of the architectural environment. Hawkes,D
Working thematically and chronologically from the eighteenth century to the present day, this book aims to redefine the historiography of environmental design. It looks beyond conventional histories to recognize that environmental design can only come from a collaboration between poetic intentions and technical means. Taylor and Francis New York 233pp. PB A$86.00

Environmentally Responsible Design Louise Jones
An environmental approach to interior and built spaces detailing issues of air quality, energy and water, as well as choice of materials in regards to environment. There is also a demonstration into theoretical approaches used in current practice, as well additional resources. John Wiley 2008 414pp HB $110.00

Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism Bell B & Wakeford K [eds]
This book presents a new generation of designers working towards the greater good, showing a trend that socially responsible design is moving quickly from the margins and into the mainstream.
Metropolis NY 2008 287pp PB $A49.95

Fire & Memory: On Architecture and Energy. Fernandez-Galiano L
This latest book in the Writing Architecture series "reconstructs the historical, theoretical,& contemporary relationship between architecture & energy...". From the mythical origins of fire & architecture & the work of Vitruvius through to Le Corbusier, Fernandez-Galiano reintroduces the importance of energy in buildings. Borrowing from the disciplines of anthropology, economics, ecology & thermodynamics, Fernandez-Galiano sets forth a comprehensive body of knowledge which will inform designers theoretically &pragmatically. . MIT, USA, 2000. PB 320pp $A 61.50

Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building Keeler, M and Burke, B
An introduction to the fundamental processes and various concepts dealing with sustainable design
John Wiley USA 338pp HB $130.00 [21.07.09]

Forest Friendly Building Timbers learn how to use plantation-grown or recycled timbers instead of native forest timbers when next you build. Gray, A
Earth Garden Magazine,Aust 1999. 79pp PB $A 10.95

Global Danish Architecture #3: Sustainability Ibler M
Presents new projects by 17 Danish studios on sustainable housing, hotels, cultural buildings, childcare institutions and industry buildings. Archipress M Denmark 2008 200pp PB $AU 113.30

Good Green Homes Roberts J.
GibbsSmithUSA2003HB 160pp$A60.00

Government and Sustainability in Australia: Living Cities- An Urban Myth? Smith G. & Scott J.
On government and public approaches to sustainable development in Australia and addresses the
Rosenberg 2006 Australia 341pp PB $A29.95

Green Architecture Wines, J
Analysing the discussions & concepts of ecological architecture, paying particular attention to technological, ethical & aesthetic concerns in reconciling the works of man & nature. The works of 38 contemporary architects are identified & examined within their particular technological, historical & geographic contexts. Architects include Emilio Ambasz, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, Antoine Preddock & Charles Jencks. An excellent reference on the state and future of international green architecture. Taschen, Germany, 2000. 240pp PB $A 44.95

Green Architecture Now! Jodido, P
Features the architects, artists and firms pioneering a new green architecture, and examines the emergent aesthetics.
Taschen 2009 416pp PB $90.00 [21.07.09]

Green Architecture Design for a Sustainable Future
Vale, B & R. T & H, UK, 1996. 192pp PB $A P/A

Green Building Handbook Vol 1 A guide to building products & their impact on the environment. Woolley, T. &  Kimmins, S.
This practical  handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use & disposal of key building products & materials from floor to roof. It is designed to help specifiers & purchasers gain awareness of the potential impact of their decisions. Spon, UK, 1997. 216pp, PB $A99.00

Green Building Handbook Vol 2 A guide to building products & their impact on the environment. Woolley, T.  Kimmins, S.  Harrison, P. & Harrison, R.
Providing a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, complementing vol 1. With an overview & intro discussing current issues in green building Woolley then considers 8 building component types (Interior design, adhesives, electrical wiring, glazing, flat roofing, ventilation, fencing & straw bale building) not covered in vol 1. Spon, UK, 2000. 178pp, PB $A95.70

Green Building Materials - A Guide to Product Selection & Specification Spiegel, Ross & Meadows, Dru
An excellent hands-on guide to designing environmentally friendly buildings. It includes what where & how of green building materials, guidelines on how to evaluate a project, chapters on legislation & history of green design plus an appendix.JWiley USA 2002, 321pp HB $A O/P

Green Buildings Pay Edwards, B (ed)
Through case studies of commercial and university buildings, Green Building Pay examines how  different approaches to green design can produce more sustainable patterns of development. The 8 case studies are described by their designers & often also by the client thereby ensuring that the building are seen in the context of market realities. E & FN Spon, UK, 1998. 134pp PB $A 122.00

The Green Building Revolution Yudelson J
Introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing the movement. With a focus on LEED-certified buildings, Yudelson shows why and how readers can start thinking about designing, building and operating high-performance, environmentally aware buildings on conventional budgets. Island Press USA 2008 242pp PB AU$49.95

Green by Design: Creating a Home for Sustainable Living Dean A.M.
There is no "one-size-fits-all" plan for so-called "green" homes: rather, there are universal principles of design that can be applied to individual tastes & needs. GibbsSmith USA2003 PB134pp $A37.95

Green City, The: Sustainable homes, sustainable suburbs  Low, N., Gleeson, B., Green, R. & Radović, D.
In “The Green City” a multi-disciplinary team of Australian professionals explain how ecological sustainability can be embodied in the everyday life of homes, communities & cities. UNSW Press, Aust, 2005, 247pp, PB. $A 39.95

Green Design Design for the Environment Mackenzie, D.
 Lawrence King, UK, 1997. HB 176pp $A O/P

Green Design: A Healthy Home Handbook Alan Berman
Architect Alan Berman helps his clients meld style with sustainability. He offers all the information readers need to make environmentally responsible decisions for their homes. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and easy-to-follow charts, the book covers all the key topics, including floors, furniture, fabrics, and finishes, working with recycled materials, household appliances, home energy systems, and a reassessment of traditional design.
Francis Lincoln Limited 2008 208pp PB $A45.00

Green Design Fairs, M
From vast architectural projects to modest one-off pieces of salvaged furniture, ‘Green Design’ shows how the design world is responding to the environmental challenges of the twenty-first century.
Carlton Books 2009 256 pp HB $49.95 [23.05.09]

Green is Beautiful: The Eco Friendly House Santini, C
Santini takes us on a photographic tours of some of the world’s most exciting sustainable housing projects.
Images Publishing 2009 224pp HB $79.95 [03.09.09]

Green DesignEd: Kitchen and Dining Bianca Maria Oller
A guide to designing a sustainable living space. Not only is there regard for the spaces and the future of our environment, but also for the products one might choose to decorate the home, furniture, crockery and tableware. AVEdition  2008 168pp HB $A75.00

A Greener House Reed R and Wilkinson S
A home owners guide to the sustainable houses of the future and the financial impact of building sustainably. The authors raise the questions of how to increase property value, the impact of building on the environment, protection from outdated design and various other implications.
John Wiley Richmond 2008 180pp PB AU$29.95

Green Guide to Specification 3rd Edition Anderson/Shiers/Sinclair
Blackwell Science, UK, 2002, 98pp, HB $A 139.70

Green Homes: New Ideas in Sustainable Living Duran SC
With more than 20 projects worldwide Green Homes explores the world of eco-friendly living. Printed on recycled paper, beautiful colour photographs, plans and detailed drawings outline the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and design. Harper Collins UK 2007 192pp HB AU$60.00

Green House, The: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture, Stang A. & Hawthorn C.
An international survey of contemporary house design that is as aesthetically compelling as it is environmentally friendly, featuring work by Rick Joy, Steven Holl, Shigeru BAn, Steven Holl, Lake/Flato, Kengo Kuma, Pugh + Scarpa, & Werner Sobek & many more. PAP USA, 2005, 190pp, HB. $A 90.00

Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy Diesendorf M.
In this book Mark Diesendorf argues that ecologically sustainable energy technologies based on energy efficiency, renewable energy and natural gas are commercially available today, and that their implementation could halve Australia’s’ green house gas emissions within just a few decades. A comprehensive study on Motivation, Technologies and Policies.
UNSW Press 2007 Australia 413pp $A49.95

Green Imperative: Ecology & Ethics in Design & Architecture. Papanek, V.
T&H UK, 1995. 256pp PB $A 49.50

Green Roofs: Ecological Design and Construction Earth Pledge
Through forty case studies the benefits of green roofs are outlined in this publication, from larger projects such as the Roppongi Hills in Tokyo to the currently in progress the High Line in New York. Smaller and community orientated projects are also featured, such as gardens on top of apartment and office buildings as well as private residences. Also goes through green roof materials, components and technologies and the design details of each case study, this book identifies the immense design possibilities and social benefits of vegetated rooftops. Schiffer 2005 USA 158pp HB $A90.00

The Green Self-Build Book: How to design and build your own eco-home. Broome,J
Think green for the build savvy and D-I-Y fanatic, filled with case studies, techniques, materials, specifications of green products and construction details; The Green self-build book is sure to inspire anyone planning a self-build project. Green Books UK 288pp. PB A$75.00

Green Shift Towards a Green Sensibility in Architecture 2nd Ed Farmer, J
WWF, Butterworth - Heinemann Press, UK, 1997 203pp PB $A 93.50

Green Skyscraper Basis for Designing Sustainable Intensive Buildings  Yeang, K.
A general framework for looking at ecological design & how this might be applied to the design of the contemporary large building with examples from Yeang's experiments, projects & research. Prestel, Germany, 1999 304pp PB $69.00

The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design Kwok A. AIA & Grondzik W.
For practitioners and educators, this handbook offers accessible guidelines and green strategies which can be applied during the schematic design of buildings. 40 environmental strategies are outlined and each provided with sufficient information designers to decide which strategies can be employed, for each project is different thus requiring different attention. In sections examining the envelope, lighting, heating, cooling, energy production, water and waste, this is a direct and accessible resource complete with examples, data, summaries and detailed references. Architectural Press 2007 UK 378pp PB $A123.50

Greeniology: How to live well, be green and make a difference Ha T.
By the host of SBS’s TV show Eco-House Challenge, this highly readable and practical guide was put together to improve on the unsustainable ways of living around the home, and ultimately reduce the impact of everyday lifestyles on the planet and at the same time making the living environment safer and healthier and cutting the cost of energy and water bills. MUP 2006 324pp PB $32.95

Groundscrapers & Subscrapers of Hamzah & Yeang, Ivor Richards
Funky Graphics, realistic computer generated models & beautiful photographs guide the reader through the innovative & ingenious mind of Malaysian-born architect Ken Yeang. Illustrating such projects as the Malaysian Design Technology Centre, the book details an approach to architecture involving low to medium rise, ecologically responsible structures which challenge the futility & non-specificity of many existing urban architectural forms. Introducing new concepts & attitudes towards an integration of landscape, architecture & ecology, this book is invaluable for any architect, town planner & urban designer who is striving towards a new & responsible method of practise. JWiley, UK, 2001, 260p PB $A 105.95

T.R Hamzah & Yeang: Ecology of the Sky.   Ivor Richards
A critique of the key skyscrapers designed by T.RHamzah & Ken Yeang in the context of their ecological design agenda. Hamzah & Yeang, who are widely respected as innovators of the ecological & bioclimatic skyscraper type, operate as a research design & development practice, generating knowledge through rapid prototyping & experimentation. This book focuses on their body of work which deals with ideas on vertical landscaping, vertical urban design & mimetic ecosystems. Over 26 works projects are comprehensively detailed with models, sketches, conceptual drawings, diagrams, line drawings, photos, 3d models, site info, technical data & written descriptions providing the design professional with incredible information on Hamzah & Yeang's work. Images, Aust, 2002. 247pp HB $A 99.95

The Hand Sculpted House Evans,Ianto
This practical & inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone from a rank beginner to a conventional architect how to design & build a cosy & beautiful cob home. Photographs & drawings are used to demonstrate the Homes built from Cob (stone/clay), a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay & sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. Chelsea Green USA 2002 346pp PB $A60.00

The Healthy Home Handbook: Eco-Friendly Design Berman A.
A practical book packed with advice to help you make a home that is wonderful to live in, as well as safe & healthy for you & your family. Confronting issues such as decorating, improving insulation & heating, & choosing furnishings that do the least possible damage to ourselves & our planet. F.L UK 2004 PB 192pp$A29.95

Heat: How To Stop The Planet  From Burning Monbiot G
For the first time, Heat demonstrates that we can achieve the necessary cut- a 90% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030- without bringing civilization to an end. Monbiot supports his proposals with a rigorous investigation into what works, what doesn’t, how much it costs, and what the problems might be.
George Monbiot US 2007 276pp HB $A39.50 (01/09)

Healthy House Creating a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly home. Baggs, S. & J
Most of us live in houses full of plastic, treated timber, toxic paint & electrical equipment, causing indoor pollution up to 20 times more toxic than that outdoors. By following the guiding principles of the Healthy House you can contribute to our shared future by creating a home harming neither you nor the planet.Harper, Aust, 1996. 256pp PB $A O/P

HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Architecture Mendler, Sandra F. Odell, William
In this comprehensive guide, the world's largest architectural/engineering design firm helps architects, engineers, planners, interior designers & landscape architects integrate sustainable design strategies into their work. Featuring twenty four case studies of a variety of international HOK projects, it shows how sustainable design thinking can improve projects within the conventional constraints of budget, schedule & market demand. It provides practical guidelines that enhance real projects. JWiley USA, 2000, 412pp HB $A 146.95

HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design  2^nd Ed  Mendler, S.F., William O. & Lazarus, M.A.
A practical reference guide on the integration of sustainable, high performance design. Covering major sustainability issues on an introductory level, this updated edition offers great emphasis on the project process, cost implications, case studies & lessons learned based on HOK's wide range of project experiences. JWiley, UK, 2006, 480pp, HB. $A123.95

The HOME House project: the future of affordable housing Brown D.J.
Recording the multi-year, national design initiative by the South Eastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. This competition was aimed at challenging designers & architects to imagine (& design) a more sustainable & environmentally friendly form of housing for low & moderate-income families. With over 440 initial worldwide entries, this book publishes the 25 prize-winning designs as well as fifty other selected submissions. With accompanying texts by Michael Sorkin, Ben Nicholson, Steve Badanes & Project Director David Brown's overview of the project, this is an insightful & inspiring book. MIT Press USA2005 PB 127pp$A56.95

HOMEWORK: Handbuilt Shelter Kahn L.
Building on the enormous success of the original publication Shelter, Lloyd Kahn continues his odyssey of finding a& exploring the most magnificent & unusual hand-built houses in existence. Among the intriguing domiciles described here are a Japanese-style stilt house accessible only by a cable across a river; a stone house in a South African valley whose roof serves as a baboon trampoline; multi-level tree-houses on the South China Sea; & a bottle house in the Nevada desert. Over 1,500 photos illustrate various innovative architectural styles & natural building materials that have gained popularity in the last two decades such as cob, papercrete, bamboo, adobe, strawbale, timber framing, & earthbags. It is a must for anyone one fascinated with alternative building techniques. Shelter USA 2004 PB 244pp $A55.00

House of Straw: a Natural Building Odyssey Roberts, C.
This is a memoir of the building of a house, of the single mother with two teenage sons, little money and few practical skills  who built herself a this "house of straw" in Arizona. A personal story to inspire other. Chelsea, USA, 2002 238pp $A45.00

Houses in Motion: Kronenburg, R  2nd Ed
JWiley, UK 2002 168pp PB $A59.95

House That Jill Built  Ostrow, J.
With millions of women now buying their own tools, it seems timely for this book to be printed. Taking the handywoman in all of us one giant step forward, this groundbreaking guide shares the process of creating a personal dream home, through the eyes & experiences of women who have been there. With a portion of the author's royalties pledged to the Women Build program of Habitat for Humanity International, this is far more than the usual “how to book”. Gibb Smith, USA, 2005, 166pp, PB. $A39.95

Ideas for the New Millennium 2nd Edition Ellyard, Peter
A new culture is emerging that Ellyard calls "planetism" In urging the creation of an ecologically, socially and culturally sustainable society in the 21st century,he offers a challenging vision for our own future and that of  generations to come. MUP, Aust., 2001 256pp PB $A27.45

Imaging Sustainability Lewis H. & Ryan C. (eds)
Sustainability has become more than a topic of technology and performance, as its meaning continues to be understood in various social, political and cultural levels. This publication is a collection of critical essays by Australian and local contributors on the current condition of the relationship between sustainability, design and the built environment. RMIT 2006 Aust 129pp PB  $A33.00

In Detail: Cost-Effective Building economic concepts & constructions Schittich, C editor
The lastest in this very reliable series from Detail , Cost Effective Building presents projects that are often overshadowed by more extravagant and costly productions. Tight budgets do not preclude innovation and quality and the variety of projects chosen show this. Birkhauser Germany 2007 176pp HB $145.00

Integrative Design Guide to Green Building 7 Group and B Reed
Explains the philosophy and underpinnings of effective integrative design, addressing systems thinking and building and community design from a whole-living system perspective. Details how to implement integrative design from the discovery phase to occupancy, supported by process outlines, itemized tasks, practice examples, case studies, and real-world stories illustrating the nature of this work. Explores the deeper understanding of integration that is required to transform architectural practice and our role on the planet.
J Wiley USA 2009 400pp HB $125.00 [11.07.09]

Infrastructure: Field guide to the industrial landscape  Hayes, B.
Infrastructure is a unique & spectacular guide, exploring all the major "ecosystems" of our modern industrial world, revealing what the structures are & why they are there & uncovering beauty in unexpected places. Covering agriculture, resources, energy, communication, transportation, manufacturing & waste, this is the perfect companion to the industrial landscape. Norton, USA, 2005, 536pp, HB. $A75.9

Integrated Design in Contemporary Architecture Kiel Moe
Integrated design looks at the way in which designers approach sustainable design to achieve high performance, low energy consumption and cost effective solutions. With a range of international projects by architects such as SHoP, Morphosis, Steven Holl and many more.  Princeton Architectural Press China 208pp HB AU$123.50

Integrated Environmental Planning Lein, James K.
Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2003, 228pp, PB $A 101.20

In the Bubble: Designing in a complex world  Thackara, J.
Exploring sustainable design principles with a focus on services, not things & at the heart of this title is a belief that ethics & responsibility can inform design decisions without impeding social & technical innovation. MIT, USA, 2005, 322pp, HB. $A55.95

Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design Szokolay, Steven V
The author presents an accessible reference that provides a full understanding of the physical basis of architectural design while linking it directly to bioclimatic principles. The reader is shown not only how to design & control indoor environmental conditions such as heat, light & sound, but also how to create these required indoor conditions with little or no use of non-renewable energy, The title introduces the relationship between technology & design decisions providing a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design. ArchiPress UK 2004 PB 328pp $A77.00

Landscrapers Building with the Land Betsky, Aaron
Presenting structures from Zaha Hadid's Landesgartenschau pavilion in Germany to MVRVD's villa VRPO in the Netherlands & from Future System's hill-burrowing house in Wales to May Lin's Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, more than 50 projects reveal the breadth & depth of this direction in architecture. Begining a global tour with an introduction that considers our historical preoccupation with communing with the land through building. T&HUK 2002 HB 193pp $A105.00
New Edition now available $A55.00

Low Energy Cooling for Sustainable Buildings Eicker, U
An excellent guide to cooling for sustainable buildings. Topics covered include: the energy demand of residential and office buildings, facades and summer performance of buildings, passive cooling strategies, geothermal cooling, active thermal cooling technologies, including absorption cooling, desiccant cooling and new developments in low power chillers, sustainable building operation using simulation.
John Wiley USA pp HB $140.00 [21.07.09]

Low-Cost Pole Building Construction: The complete how-to book. Wolfe R, Merriless D, Loveday E
As the title suggests, this book is for those builders, self-builders and architects looking for a practical, no non-sense guide to constructing a Pole building. With many examples of buildings, details, drawings, photographs, tables, guides, plans and more. A great book, and an excellent guide and introduction to the genre. Storey Books, USA, 1980. PB 183pp $A 39.00

Low Tech Houses - Sustainable Architecture Mostaedi
From around the world, architects &clients alike are realising the urgency of designing houses for a sustainable future yet also still strive to achieve visually uncompromising forms. This publication offers solutions to have the best of both worlds which have been built, appreciated & operated successfully from every angle. Including technical drawings & specifications, it offers techniques such as adobe, reused timber & building with earth whilst showing examples of implementing the use of sun, wind & light into design as both a visual element & natural heating/lighting/ventilation. It includes the work of Australian Greg Burgess as well as the likes of Shigeru Ban. Links, Spain, 2003, 178pp HB $A99.95

Mainstreaming Sustainable Architecture Paschich, E & Zimmermen, J
Illustrating a systematic approach to design & construction in which the various components, such as passive solar techniques, earth air conditioning, vapour-permeable ceilings & cellulose insulation, operate synergistically to achieve environmental goals. High Desert Press USA 2004 PB 126pp $A35.00

Making Your Home Sustainable: Guide to retrofitting  Wrigley, D.
A practical & easy-to-follow guide for home-owners, builders & architects who are concerned about the effects of climate change, environmental degradation & want to do something about reversing the trend. Shows how simple modifications to existing homes can help to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases & utilise natural rather than imported energies & resources. Scribe, Australia, 2005, 144pp, PB. $A42.95

Marketing Green Building Services: Strategies for success. Yudelson, J
The one resource needed to succeed in the green building marketplace, with all the information needed to respond to the fast- growing market for green buildings, design, construction services and products. Architectural Press Oxford 2008 282pp. PB A $79.95

Materials for Sustainable Sites Meg Calkins
Many forget about the ‘invisible’ impacts of our built environment such as how a raw material is harvested or the distance a material must travel to site. Calkins gives us a complete guide to evaluating, selecting and using sustainable construction materials. John Wiley 2008 464pp HB $A105.00

Matter & Mind in Architecture Alvar Aalto Foundation
Rakennustieto, Finland, 2000, HB $A O/P

Mooring site Amsterdam: Living on water. Arcam
An inspirational book about the way in which Amterdammers have made water habitable through the ages by making us of its historic ships, arks and ingenious schemes for utilizing spaces which water affords today and for the future. Arcam Netherlands 2007 178pp. A$64.90

More Straw Bale Building:a Complete Guide to Designing & Building with Straw  Magwood C. Mack P. & Therrien T.
Easy to build, affordable, energy efficient & environmentally friendly, straw construction can be designed to match anyone’s personal space needs. Completely up to date with the latest techniques, this book has been rewritten since the original bestseller. Leading designers & builders through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding & choosing bales; developing plans & covering technical information on roofing, electrical, plumbing & heating systems. NSPub Canada 2005 278pp PB$A 60.00

Mud Brick and Earth Building the Chinese Way Edwards, R & Wei-Hao, L.
 Rams Skull Press, Aust 158pp PB $A 24.00

Mud Brick Techniques Edwards, R
Rams Skull Press, Aust. 48pp PB $A 7.65

Natural Architecture Rocca A
PAP US/ 22 Publishing Italy 2007 215pp PB $A69.50 (12/09)

Natural Building: A Guide to Materials and Techniques Woolley T.
A practical guide that is concerned with using natural, renewable and sustainable materials in building. Earth, timber, straw-bale, lime and masonry, green roofs and natural insulation materials are some of the topics touched
Crowood Press 2006 UK 192pp $A60.00

Natural Building: Creating Communities through Cooperation Rieth, T. Ferris, B
Basics in foundations, framing, wall systems, and roofs are explored through the shared experiences of teachers, students, and seekers who came together one summer to build a folly and created a legacy. At its core is a primer on low-impact and very accessible building techniques, materials, and approaches.
Schiffer USA 2008 128pp PB $75.00 [12.05.09]

Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture Fathy, H 
Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates. Chicago UP,  U.S.A, 1986. 172pp HB $A 64.90

The Natural House Catalogue Pearson D.
If you are looking to design a truly healthy home this is the book that draws on the very latest environmentally sound technology whilst providing all the information you need to create & maintain your ideal living environment. With the enormous number of materials, products & services now offered, this book is an ideal reference. Fireside USA 2004 PB288pp $A49.95

Natural Remodelling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing your home into harmony with Nature.
Lerner, K & Venolia, C
This American guide teaches the basics of ecological renovation, from planning your project to choosing materials and making your home more energy-efficient. It presents both simple and advanced tools you need to create a beautiful green haven of your own. Lark Books USA  280pp. PB $A45.00

Nature-Friendly Communities: Habitat protection and land use planning  Duerlsen, C. & Snyder, C.
Featuring creative examples of the most successful nature protection programs in towns & counties across America. Island, USA, 2005, 422pp, PB. $A 59.90

Natural Flair Misc
27 sustainable and ecological residential projects situated within a country or mountainous area. With colour photography, some plans and diagrams demonstrating the pragmatics of the design.
Evergreen Koln 2008 254pp PB $A39.99

New Autonomous House Vale, B & R
In 1975, the Vales groundbreaking "The Autonomous House" was published & was regarded as a manifesto for the building of homes that do not pollute the earth or squander its resources. "The New Autonomous House" records the building of a house in the British Midlands, based on these principles. The intention was to provide a thought -provoking, practical solution that is inexpensive to build & maintain. The book includes 37 drawings, charts, & detailed information, with a concluding chapter summarising the effectiveness of the individual component, after five years of occupation. The authors who now live & work in New Zealand, have just completed a very successful lecture tour of Australia T&H UK, 2000. 256pp HB $A 67.00 PB $A55.00

New Ecological Home The, A complete guide to Green Building Options Chiras D.
This overview of green home-building techniques covers not only the ‘how-to’ information, but also provides you with detailed information on materials, products & technologies also. Written for home-builders, architects & contractors, it includes chapters on green building materials, earth-sheltered architecture, passive solar heating & cooling, sustainable approaches to water & waste, energy efficiency & environmental landscaping. Chelsea Green USA 2005 PB 325pp A$65.00

New Green Home Solutions: Renewable Household Energy and Sustainable Living Bonta D & Snyder
With the realisation that our planet is in fact in trouble, ESD is fast becoming the accepted norm. This book published in the US outlines ways to create and maintain a self sufficient home. With design examples and technology suggestions. Gibbs Smith USA 2008 144pp PB $AU 55.00

New Natural House Pearson, D.
Pearson has completely revised & updated his work first published in the Natural House Book in 1989 to present the healthy house for the 1990s & beyond. The index of resources are all Australian or New Zealand sources.Harper Collins, Aust 1998. 304 pp PB $AO/P

New Old Houses: Designing with reclaimed materials  Knapp, E.
A blueprint for blending the past & present in home & business design, this book emphasises the use of vintage materials. The examples within provide tips on utilising these elements to add character to a new home & offer a natural & creative ways to incorporate the patina of age-old materials into any design. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2005, 160pp, PB. $A32.95

New Organic Architecture; The Breaking Waves Pearson, David
Describing a way of building that is both aesthetically pleasing & kinder to the environment. It presents eight key themes drawn from the work of organic architects, with an emphasis on the inspiration, the roots & concepts behind the style, & the geometric & the environmental challenges architects have to overcome. Includes work by Australian Gregory Burgess (Brambuk Living Cultural Centre in the Grampians) as well as many other internationally renowned architects.GAIA Books, UK, 2001, 223pp, PB $A 59.95 HB $A85.00

The New Strawbale Home
The New Straw Bale Home compiles floor plans and images from thirty cutting-edge homes across North America, from California to Quebec, New Mexico to New England. It showcases a spectrum of regional styles and personal aesthetic choices, including urban homes that enhance their neighbourhoods, home office solutions, and country homes and hideaways. Gibbs Smith USA 2004 HB 189pp $A 60.00

A New Theory of Urban Design   Alexander, C.
Sixth in Alexander's Center for Environmental Structure Series.Oxford University Press, USA, 1987, 249pp. $A P/A

Notes on the Synthesis of Form, Alexander, Christopher
One of his earliest works, this theory text is about design methodology and the human   responsibility of the designed environment.
Harvard College, USA, 1964, 216pp. $A 38.50

The Passive Solar House Kachadorian J.
Offering a technique for building homes that heat &cool themselves in a wide range of different climates, using ordinary building materials available anywhere & with methods familiar to all building contractors & many do-it-yourselfers. This is a building book for the next century. Applicable to a diversity of regions, climates, budgets, & styles of architecture, Kachadorian's techniques translate the essentials of timeless solar design (siting a home in harmony with nature, using windows as solar collectors, achieving year-round comfort by balancing good insulation with healthy supplies of fresh air) into practical wisdom for today's new generation of solar builders. Chelsea Green, USA, 1997. PB 202pp $A 59.95

Off the Grid Homes: Case Studies For Sustainable Living Ryker L
Presents the possible ways to harness the power of the environment by utilising clean-energy generators, such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, solar water heaters and geothermal systems, to conserve precious resources and save money. Gibbs Smith USA 2007 128pp PB $A35.00 (20/08)

Organic Approach to Architecture (The) Gans, Deborah, Kuz, Zehra
With its promise of environmental symbiosis, the idea of the organic is re-emerging currently across many fields of science, technology & design. This publication captures this movement in architecture & the attitudes & discourses surrounding it. Drawn from a symposium organised by the editors, the chapters & panel discussions address topical issues of genetic technologies, cyber & geometric morphing, environmentalism, landscape & infrastructure.Wiley USA 2003 PB 190pp $A71.95

Out of the Square: unique contemporary residences Crafti S.
Produced by the prolific Australian architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti, this latest publication focuses on all that is left-of-centre in domestic architecture. With a selection of buildings from over a ten year period Crafti informs the reader of the architects intentions, whilst explaining the variety of materials and technologies that were used in the construction of these unusual homes. With a selection of beautiful photographs and plans this title features work by BKK, Alex Popov, Cassandra Complex, Dale-Jones Evans and Wood Marsh, to mention a few. Images Aust 2005 HB 160pp  $A59.95

The Passive Solar Primer: Sustainable Architecture Wright, D
Architect David Wright helped pioneer the concept of passive solar architecture, and his thoughts and experiments have helped shape the evolution of solar design throughout the world. His years of exploration are distilled in this comprehensive book, which provides simple graphics and language to illuminate concepts including greenhouse effect, heat storage, surface-to-volume ratio, ventilation, and cooling
Schiffer USA 2008 273pp PB $90.00 [12.05.09]

Pattern Language Alexander, C
There exists basic patterns of interaction between people, buildings, roads, & the environment The second & most popular volume of Alexander's books that influenced a generation, published by the Center for Environmental Structure at Berkeley University in California. OUP, USA, 1977 1216pp HB $A 110.00

PlusMinus20º/40ºLatitude: Sustainable Building Density in Tropical and Subtropical Regions Hindrichs D & Daniels K (Eds)
Natural ventilation, passive and active use of solar energy, the use of rainwater and the energy potential of soil are key issues to consider when designing for tropical and sub-tropical areas. This comprehensive publication shows how the combination of traditional and current technologies can be implemented to create sustainable buildings. Axel Menges Germany 2007 454pp HB AU $175.00

Plastic Green: Designing for Environmental Transformation Pia Ednie Brown
A research program undertaken by RMIT students with essays and related works by Dr Pia Ednie-Brown, Dr Inger Mewburn, Tim Schork, Adele Varcoe, and Boo Chapple. The studio sought ways to contribute to 'green' design, or sustainability, in ways that could divert the instrumental or problem-solving design approaches that tend to inform sustainability practices which, arguably, have led us into the very environmental crisis we now face. RMIT University Press 2009 180pp PB $35.00 [09.06.09]

Positive Development: From Vicious Circles to Virtuous Cycles through Built Environment Design Janis Birkeland
Janis Birkeland, currently Professor of Architecture at Queensland University of Technology, presents an alternative tool for use in the sustainable design process. “Positive Development” provides a better quality of life in all aspects of the built environment, whereby money and resources need not be sacrificed. Her focus is on what we can do to improve outcomes, not on what we should not do.
Earthscan London 2008 408pp PB $A97.95

Practical Pole Building Construction with Plans for Barns, Cabins and Outbuildings Seddon. L, Williamson,
USA, 1985.   183pp PB $A33.95

The Production of Houses, Alexander, Christopher
Fifth in Alexander's Center for Environmental Structure Series.Oxford University Press, USA, 1985, 383pp. $AP/A

Pole Building Projects Over 25 Low-Cost Plans Burch, M
Garden Way, USA, 1993.  200pp PB $A P/A

Practical Strawbale Building  Hollis, M.
Features the best current practices & introduces new ideas on a practical step-by-step approach, supported by technical data & analysis. Starting from how straw bales are made, it describes the building of both in-fill & load-bearing walls, discusses the properties of materials used to plaster the walls, & details how particular features are incorporated, such as windows, doors, arches, plumbing & electrical. It especially describes new methods that enable the construction of straighter, thinner an easier-to-plaster walls. Landlinks Aust 2005PB, 98pp$A 29.95

Prefab Green Kaufmann, M and Remick, C
A reference for design of green homes. Five eco-principles proposed by Kaufmann and her practice are demonstrated through a selection of inventive sustainable housing projects.
Gibbs Smith UK 2009 176pp HB $65.00 [28.07.09]

Proceed & Be Bold: Rural Studio after Samuel Mockbee  Oppenheimer-Dean, A. & Hursley, T.
In 1992 Samuel Mockbee launched the Rural Studio to create homes & community buildings for the poor while offering hands-on architecture training for coming generations. He created striking buildings of exceptional design using recycled & curious materials: hay bales, surplus tires, leftover carpet tiles, even a discarded 1980 Chevy Caprice windshield. Mockbee died in 2001, yet the Rural Studio has continued to thrive as a tribute to its founder's vision. In 2004 the AIA posthumously awarded Mockbee its highest honour, the Gold Medal for Architecture. This new book explains the changes the studio has undergone during the last four years & its continuing ability to "proceed & be bold," as Mockbee counselled. PAP, USA, 2005, 175pp, PB. $A 60.00

Quarterly Essay # 9. Beautiful Lies: population and environment in Australia Flannery,T ed
Tim Flannery launches an attack on the various lies that we tell ourselves about our resources, our past & our future. From the lie of terra nullius that made us ignore the aborigines knowledge of the environment to the Snowy mountains Scheme that damaged our river system for the sake of white immigration, & the myths surrounding multiculturalism. The book concludes with questions of the ways in which we can discharge our responsibility to the refugees who are victims of American policies we collude with. Presenting wide set range of political, intellectual & cultural opinion Black Inc, Aust, 2003.119pp $A 11.95.

Rain Gardens: Managing Water Sustainably in the Garden and Designed Landscape Dunnett N & Clayden A
Describes how to make the most of rainwater, through a new and exciting concept of the ‘rain garden’, which combines environmental benefits with aesthetic considerations, to bring purpose and individuality to a garden or landscape. Drawing on examples from around the world, each feature is described in photographs and sketches. Timber Press USA 2007 188pp HB $A59.95

Rammed Earth - Martin Rauch. Kapfinger, Otto Ed.
Martin Rauch is a leading architect specializing in rammed earth buildings. Combining ancient technologies, basic materials and new technology and methods, Rauch's work has qualified him as a expert of international stature. This book is for anybody interested in sustainable earth buildings, those interested in technological hybrids, or for the architect interested in a body of work that demonstrates the capabilities and benefits of rammed earth buildings. Rauch's work is sensual, simple and elegant. Birkhauser, Swiss, 2001. HB 159pp $A P.O.A

Rammed Earth House Easton, D
By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materials -  earth -  forward -thinking  home builders can create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, and efficient use of natural resources Chelsea Green , USA, 1996. 272pp PB $AP/A

Reclaiming the American West Berger, Alan
There are over 200,000 abandoned mines covering hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States. Seen from the air, they create surreal, haunting, yet somehow beautiful landscapes of mind-boggling scale. But these scarred landscapes are only temporary: by law, mining companies are required to reclaim them, & the process of renewal exposes many physical, philosophical, technological, environmental, political, regulatory, &ethical issues. Using aerial photography, maps, designs, & charts, Berger provides a colourful & insightful overview of the possibilities & dangers of converting these altered landscapes. Reclaiming the American West covers the historical background & policy, as well as representational, technical & design challenges presented by working with these enormous toxic sites, many of which have been converted into landscapes of extraordinary beauty. In addition, the book gives us an unprecedented vantage point above the sublime landscapes. PAP, USA, 2002. HB 202pp $A110.00

Renewable Energy: A User’s Guide McRea A
Every day there are news reports that highlight spiraling energy costs, accelerating energy consumption, serious concerns over fuel security, and fears that oil production may soon decline, all set against a background of global warming and the devastating impact of climate change. The author emphasizes that we need to use renewable energy technologies on a much wider scale to produce heat and electricity, and argues that if action is taken immediately it could make an enormous difference in helping to meet CO2 reduction targets. He demonstrates how by installing a renewable energy technology in your home, you will be taking a step towards reducing your carbon footprint and helping to save the planet. The technologies covered are solar energy, heat pumps, biomass fuels such as wood, waste and even specially grown crops, wind power, and hydroelectricity. Crowood UK 2008 207pp HB $54.95 [12.06.09]

Recycle: The Essential Guide McCorquodale, D. & Hanaor, C. (Eds.)
All there is to know about every aspect of recycling items from food waste to mobile phones. Here you are furnished with a series of case studies that reveal issues and innovations relating to waste from around the world. Also included is an international directory that points readers to organisations and institutions that support waste reduction. Black Dog UK 2006 PB 255pp  $A63.50

Redux: Designs that reuse, recycle & reveal  Roberts, J.
Offering a host of solutions for creating a green home with recycled, reused & environmentally healthy materials, whether remodelling, redecorating, or building from the ground up. This book combines extensive salvage use with the larger goal of efficiency & environmentalism. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2005, 160pp, HB. $A49.95

Reinventing the Skyscraper Yeang, Ken
Always pushing the envelope &reinventing conventional building & construction, he is one of the few architect's who practise what they preach & is making a big difference not only to architecture, but within the global community also. Focussed on building ecologically & socially responsible vertical structures, Yeang explores the notion of inhabiting the sky & documents in technical detail how we might construct novel designs such as streets in the sky or mobile high rise towers. Managing to avoid speculative & ridiculous ideas, the book has a sense of pragmatism & realistic intents - both the work of Ken Yeang & this book (one of many) are a great inspiration & prove that anything is possible. This book is the sequel to "Skyscraper, Bioclimatically Considered".Wiley-Academy UK 2002PB 223pp$A110.95

Renewable Energy Wengenmayr, R
A look into the possibilities of renewable energy for today and into the future. The book looks at a number of different technological systems and various possibilities of implementing them into design.
Wiley-VCH Germany 2008 PB 150pp AU $44.95

Serious Straw Bale- A Home Construction Guide for All Climates. Lacinski P, Bergeron M
A one-stop resource for those interested in all aspects of designing * building Straw Bale Houses. This book also offers advice on common problems & prevention against damage by humidity & temperature changes on straw bale construction. Also includes techniques, examples, drawings, details & photographs & much more information besides. Although it is a American book, there is ample information to translate into Australian climates. Chelsea Green, USA, 2000. PB 372pp $A72.00

Simply Build Green a Technical Guide to the Ecological Houses at the Findhorn Foundation Talbott. J,
Findhorn, Australia, 1995. 220pp PB $A36.25

Shelter Various
Not a new book, but since being published in 1973, this book has occupied the hearts and minds of those self-builders, D.I.Yer's and (dare we say it) Beatniks and Hippies interested in the infinite variety of vernacular and cultural habitations. Everything from Tepees, Yurts, Dome Structures, Earth Buildings, Tents and Adobe to construction techniques, cheap technologies and methods, as well as the interesting Self-builders and characters met along the way (including a self professed walker of the Earth of some 10 years). An essential guide for those interested in self reliance, the buildings of the Tuareg or Dogon people, East European Dwellings, or simply to see how the alternative lifestyle movement began in '73. Shelter Publications, USA, 1973. PB 176pp $A55.00

Small Adobe House  Reeve, A
Gibbs, USA, 2001 HB 96pp $A45.00

Small Eco Houses Misc
Ecological housing has become one of the fastest growing interests in modern society. The designs featured in this volume reveal that aesthetics and comfort are in no way incompatible with principles of sustainable development. English/Spanish Parallel Text.
Monsa 2009 254pp HB $69.00 [23.09.09]

Smart Architecture et al  
Not a heavy theoretical study, but a readable presentation interspersed with humour. A book that stimulates thinking about sustainability in both a serious and light-hearted way. 010 Netherlands2004 PB 171pp $A38.50

Snack:  Place Self Navigation and Creative Knowledge: Passive and Low-energy Architecture, Climate and Education  a CD-Rom Kit.  Woolley, J.
Snack: Place is an animated, graphic, hyperlinked package which is specifically intended to teach building design professionals in a way which suits their learning mode. The tool builds on one's own urgent questions on environmental and climatic design issues. Its structure provides that each user may  navigate a different path. Every item has a visual explanation showing its implications on the form  and fabric of buildings. Aust 2000, CD Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 95/NT $A44.00

The Snow Show  Fung, L. (Ed)
Situated in the remote area of Finnish Lapland, seventeen snow & ice collaborations produced by the pairing of artists & architects, has culminated in The Snow Show. Taking place in early 2004, this book gives you a brief history & ideas behind this event as well as the individual artworks. T&H, UK, 2005, 208pp HB.$A45.00

Solar Architecture in Europe Design, Performance and Evaluation
Prism Press, Germany, 1991. 30 Chapters PB $A P/A

Solar Assisted Air-Conditioning in Buildings
Air conditioning contributes significantly to the energy consumption of buildings in many countries. A promising possibility for energy reduction is the use of solar thermal energy in solar-assisted air-conditioning systems. The main advantage of this technology is that cooling loads & solar gains occur at the same time, at least on a seasonal level.  This new handbook provides support for the design of this exciting & innovative technology.
Springer Verlag USA 2003 120pp HB $A92.00

Solar-Assisted Air-Conditioning in Buildings Henning, H M
A handbook for planners; this publication outlines air-conditioning systems that use thermal technologies as an alternative to energy draining cooling systems. The book includes an outline of possible systems, with diagrams, graphs and statistics to support their use and to help with the application of such a system into various design. SpringerWien Publishers New York 2008 136pp AU $105.00

The Solar House: Passive Heating + Cooling   Chiras, D.D.
 “Natural Conditioning” is heating and cooling with passive solar techniques employing the free natural resources of sun and air. Few architects and designers have been able to proficiently grasp the concepts to attain results. In this reference Chiras presents the fundamentals to achieving successful passive design. Included are comprehensive diagrams, descriptions and practical guidance. Chelsea Green USA  2002 PB 274pp  $A58.00

Solar House: A Guide for the Solar Designer Galloway, T.
Solar House provides a unique up-to-date insight into using the most current solar technologies available today. Spanning the life of the project from specific design features to maintenance of property & equipment this book provides a comprehensive guide to designing, planning & building a solar house.ArchiPress, UK, 2004, 216pp, PB. $A89.00

Solar Design: Photovoltaics for old buildings, urban space, landscapes  Hermannsdorfer, I. & Rüb, C.
In addition to a survey of the function & composition of photovoltaic systems, this book features more than 30 case studies of realised projects. Demonstrating new methods for design that is sensitive & innovative, this book also shows how solar energy can be creatively integrated into old buildings, monuments, existing urban districts & landscapes. Jovis, Germany, 2005, 144pp, PB. $A37.95

Some Place Like Home: Using design psychology to create ideal places Israel T.
Introducing you to the new field of Design Psychology, using in-depth interviews with design superstars Michael Graves, Andres Duany & Charles Jencks, it examines how places from the past contain the seeds of future choices- for home locations, dwellings & interior design. J Wiley USA 2004 PB 242pp $A68.95

Strategies for Sustainable Architecture Sassi P.
In six chapters covering the topics of land and ecology, community, health and well-being, materials, energy and water, this is an in-depth study into environmental and social issues and how sustainable designs and strategies can be adopted in practice. Included are almost 100 detailed case studies of 60 buildings and urban developments that have seen the sustainability issues addressed by designers, clients and planners. Taylor & Francis UK 2006 306pp PB $A128.00

Straw Bale House Steen, A, Steen, D & Bainbridge
Theory & practice of building a house of straw is fully explained in this very popular book on a increasingly popular method of building. Chelsea Green, USA, 1994. 297pp PB $A55.00

Strawbale Home Plans. Bingham, W & Smith, C
A comprehensive resource for the Strawbale aficionado; illustrated by 31 completed projects, plan drawings and alternative structure and material resources. Gibb Smith Publishers Utah 2007. 184pp. PB A$39.95

Sticks, Stones, Mud Homes : Natural Living Noyes N.By Nigel Noyes
Focusing on eco-friendly living, founded on the principles of minimal impact & sustainable practices. The buildings in this book are designed to conserve energy, to create new life from old, whilst employing good recycling practices that work within the environment. Featuring housing made from a variety of materials such as rammed earth, baled straw & mud-bricks, from salvaged material, recycled timber & stone, & from tin & other inexpensive contemporary materials. HGB Aust2004 HB 190pp $A59.95

Story and Sustainability; planning, practice & possibility for American cities ed Eckestein,B & Throgmorton J
An exploration of the story in planning theory &practice, with the goal of crating US cities able to balance competing claims for economic growth, environmental health, & social justice. These "rich essays teach us about memory & hope, about planning & organisation to transform our neighbourhoods & cities". MIT Press USA 2003 PB $A59.95

Sustainable Architecture: New office experiment / Takenaka Corporation Tokyo Main Office 
Presenting Takenaka Corporation's new Tokyo Main Office Building from a variety of different perspectives. The three key themes of the design are: the creation of a highly efficient & high-quality workplace; the reduction of environmental load; & the pursuit of cost-performance. Shinkenchiku-Sha, Japan, 2005, 202pp, PB.$A80.00

Sustainable Architecture in Japan: The Green Buildings of Nikken Sekkei. Ray-Jones, Anna Ed
In the year 2000, Japanese architectural firm Nikken Sekkei celebrates 100 years of practice throughout the world,& some 14,000 projects. As a large practice focusing on sustainable architecture & research, their work  provides valuable information on a variety of built works throughout the world, & research material. Some research topics included are: Design with Natural Potentials; Techniques for the Thermal Analysis of Buildings; Simulation of Air Conditioning Systems& others.Wiley-Academy, UK, 2000. 190pp HB $A96.95

Sustainable Architecture High Tech Housing. et al
Modern architecture has for too long been characterized by a general lack of ecological awareness. Addressing the idea that sustainable architecture should be “with, not against”. Explored through natural elements for creating self-sufficient energy systems, adjustable systems, ventilating and cooling systems, recycled materials or traditional materials used efficiently and wisely. Wide and varied selections of projects are included including Nouvel, Helin & Sitonen, Foster, Kitayama, FOBA/Katsu Umebayashi and Richter. Links, Australia, 2003. 175pp HB $A99.95

Sustainable Construction: Green building design & delivery  Kibert, C.J.
Using the latest information from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standard. This book explains the best practices in building & delivery systems. Covering the history & theory, as well as the how to in developing high performance green buildings. You are provided with the basic principles & information needed for any decision that has to be made for designing & constructing a green building. JWiley, USA, 2005, 434pp, HB.$A100.95

Sustainable Construction Sandy Halliday
A guide to understanding sustainable building design, updating professionals and students about current techniques in construction. Topics covered include materials, performance, services and post-occupancy evaluation. With covered works from individual to urban scales.
Butterworth Heinemann US 2008 PB 394pp $75.00

Sustainable Design: The science of sustainability and green engineering Vallero D & Brasier C
From thermo-dynamics to fluid dynamics to computational chemistry, this book sets forth the scientific principles underlying the need for sustainable design, explaining not just the ‘hows’ of sustainable design and green engineering, but also the ‘whys’. J Wiley USA 2008 327pp HB AU$109.95

Sustainable Design: Towards a New Ethic in Architecture and Town Planning Contal, M
Documenting the prize-winners of the 2007/8 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. 
Birkhauser Germany 2009 184pp HB $130.00 [21.07.09]

Sustainable Ecosystems & the Built Environment Battle G, McCarthy C
This book is written by the co-founders of Battle McCarthy, an international multi-disciplinary engineering/design practice with a reputation for designing cost-effective, eco-friendly buildings. As such, this book is a practical, professional-practice guide to designing sustainable buildings, and uncovering a wide range of topics that deal with how buildings relate to their micro and macro-environment, methods to make buildings healthier, heating, lighting, colour and odour. A great and necessary book, illustrated with real-world examples and free of dry academia. J Wiley, UK, 2001. PB 128pp $A 66.95

Sustainable Environments, Contemporary Design in Detail Chan Y
Rockport 2007 USA 192pp HB $A88.00(21/07)

Sustainable French Timber Houses: l’affaire de wood Cariou J.
Providing the reader with a terrific selection of timber housing ideas. With shorter construction times and the freedom associated with designing with wood, this book highlights the versatility of the material through a selection of full colour photographs, plans and sections of log cabin-like structures to sleek 21^st century dwellings. Images Aust 2006 HB 157pp  $A59.95

The Sustainable Home Strongman C
Beginning with an essential illustrated guide covering all aspects of sustainable building and decorating, from insulation to solar panels and from light bulbs to kitchen countertops. Following this are thirty case studies featuring contemporary sustainably built homes from around the world. Projects range from converted farmhouses to rooftop extensions in the city. Merrell London 2008 207pp HB $A59.95

Sustainable Home Krauel, J
A selection of Americas newest cutting-edge ideas in sustainable residential architecture,, all featured in hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations.
Links Publishing 2009 240pp HB $A99.95 [14.04.09]

Sustainable Homes: 26 Designs That Respect the Earth  Truelove J. G

Originally published as Hot Dirt Cool Straw, this is a timely collection made available again. HDI, USA2004HB 208pp $A55.00

Sustainable House Mobbs, M.
What started as a standard renovation of an inner-city terraced house ended with a revolutionary adaptation that made it totally "sustainable". Electricity, water, sewerage, all independent of  the national grid. A book to inspire others, with practical information on working with local authorities and tradesmen to achieve the sustainable house.Choice, Aust. 1998. 187pp PB $A 37.50

Sustainable Housing Projects: Implementing a Conceptual Approach Ronal Rovers
This book “takes a wide , conceptual approach for sustainably-built projects, which allows an integrated approach to the various stakes and stakeholders.” It is written by specialists and researchers in the field, drawing from the development of sustainable housing projects in the Netherlands over the last 15 years.
Techne Press Amsterdam 2008 110pp PB $A74.95

Sustainable Living: 25 International examples Gauzin-Muller D.
With an extensive collection of technically detailed projects, all of 25 sustainable residential buildings featured here highlight the benefits both in an high-tech and low-tech way. There is a considerable variety among the individual projects, from size and the materials used, to the eighteen international countries in which projects have come from both rural and urban areas. Birkhauser Swiss 2006 HB 160pp $A139.50

Sustainable Living: the Role of Whole Life Costs and Values Mithraratne, N, Vale, B & Vale, R
A comprehensive text explaining the environmental impact of a building over its life span. The authors provide building industry professionals with advice on environmental impact assessment, energy consumption and performance along with indicative costing for the development of sustainable building design.
Elsevier UK 2007 234pp PB $80.50

Sustainable Place Phillips C.
Wiley-Academy GB 2003 218pp PB $A69.95

Sustainable Practices and the Built Environment (2nd Edition) Langston & Ding
Butterworth Heinemann, UK 2001, 288pp, PB $A 105.45

Sustainable Practices ESD and the Construction IndustryLangston,C (ed).
24 refereed papers  Envirobook, Australia 1997. 243pp PP $A 8.45

Sustainable Residential Interiors Associates III
A guide to “green” design strategies produced by one of the leading firms in addressing environmental concerns in residential interiors in the United States, it provides practical information and covers topics including air quality, low-impact materials and energy and water conservation and much more. This publication promotes responsible design to be integrated into practices, and highlights how sustainable principles can be applied to all levels of interior design, Wiley 2007 USA 429pp $A103.95

Sustainable Urban Landscapes Edited by Josep Maria Minguet
Original and creative designs that offer practical and sustainable solutions to the urban public spaces we inhabit. A sample of works from both local and international design groups such as DCM, Hemgarg Landscape Design, Carlos Martinez, Lorenzo Castro and many more.
MONSA Publishing 2008 256pp HB $A69.00

Ten Shades of Green: Architecture & the natural world  Buchanan, P.
Documenting the major travelling exhibition organised by the Architectural League, curator & critic Peter Buchanan investigated ten buildings, of varying “types” that combined environmental & design excellence. The aim was to initiate a discourse on sustainability & its environmental benefits, whilst proposing new ideas for design creativity & innovation. Liberally illustrated with four-colour photographs & plans, the book includes projects by Foster, Neutelings Riedijk, Architecten, Herzog + Partner & Piano.Norton, USA, 2006, 128pp, PB. $A38.95

The New Eco-Architecture Alternatives from the Modern Movement Porteus, C
Spon Press, London, 2002, 212pp, PB $A 82.00

Thermal Design of Buildings 2nd Edition Szokolay, S.V.
RAIA, Australia, 1995 78pp, PB $A P.O.A

Timber in Context a Guide to Sustainable Use Willis, A &Tonkin, C
Timber in Context sets out to demystify the debate about the harvesting of timber and its use for construction. It reviews the use of timber in relation to forest ecology, the political and economic context, environmental impact , and the key design, technical and construction factors. While considered on a global context, the focus is on the timber and products most commonly used in Australia.Natspec, Aust. 1998 170pp PB $A 49.50       

Time to Eat the Dog: the Real Guide to Sustainable Living R & B Vale
Brenda and Robert Vale explore the environmental impact of the decisions we make, from what we eat and what we wear to how we travel and enjoy ourselves.
Thames and Hudson 2009 384 PB $45.00 [31.07.09]

Timeless Way of Building Alexander, C
Lays the foundation for the series that changed the way in which we think about architecture and planning. OUP,  USA, 1979 552pp HB $A95.00

Tipis, Tepees, Teepees Holley L
The history and design of the cloth tipi is presented. Currently experiencing resurgence in popularity because of their unique qualities, tipis are now being made in durable materials to suit contemporary needs.
Gibbs Smith 2007 USA 240pp PB $A29.95

Transsolar Climate Engineering Thierfelder A.
Why not actively incorporate the natural climate in the design of a building? Why not exploit the potential of natural ventilation? Why not use materials which have a beneficial influence on the thermal features of a building? Why not use sun blinds to collect solar energy? Such questions form the focus of an intelligent climate-engineering concept, which aims to develop buildings with optimised thermal & visual comfort in addition to maintaining low energy consumption & reduced production costs. One of the most successful climate engineering firms is Transsolar Energietechnik in Stuttgart. Acting as consultants, Transsolar has worked together with a number of prominent architects such as Ben van Berkel, Murphy / Jahn, Frank O. Gehry, Auer+Weber, Behnisch & Partner, &James Carpenter to achieve integral building systems. This book provides an aesthetic overview of Transsolar's integrated building &energy concepts. Birkhauser Germany2003 PB $A95.00

Treehouses in Paradise: fantasy designs for the 21^st century Greenberg D.
A compilation of the top designs, from the 500 submitted in September 2000 for a competition organized by urban designer and self-proclaimed anti-architect David Greenberg. This international treehouse competition called for designs that were innovative and ecologically sound for implementing them as resort hotels in Hawaii, China, Vietnam, and Fiji.  Making use of ecological processes and indigenous materials, each project is accompanied by a descriptive blurb by the designers, floor plans, computer-generated renderings, elevation plans, and scale models. Abrams USA 2006 HB 155pp  $A45.00

Tree Houses: The House That Jack Built series  Pearson, D.
Gaia, UK, 2001 95pp HB $A24.95

Treehouses  Henderson, P. & Mornement, A.
Many things to many people, the treehouse still holds a childlike mystery to most of us even when we grow up. This book explores these ever-popular structures, with images of differing interpretations from around the world. Also included is advice on the practicalities of construction from expert treehouse builders. It is an authoritative & well-researched volume, with beautiful photographs & illustrations. FrancesLincoln UK 2005, 175pp, HB. $A59.95

Trespassers: Inspirations for Eco-Efficient Design van Hinte, E & Bakker, C
This lavishly illustrated volume is a compilation of inspiring projects and ideas based upon eco-efficient designs relating to city planning and housing, transport, commodities and food. Designs for an inflatable building, and using road asphalt for solar energy accumulation are just 2 examples. Attempts to challenge and infringe upon the paradigms behind sustainable correctness, hence the title. Netherlands Design Inst, 010 $A35.20

Tropical Architecture: Sustainability & humane building in Africa, Latin America & South-East Asia  Lauber W.
With the architecture of climactic extremities, exploding populations & the numerous ecological & economic concerns, the tropical regions of the world are looking towards sustainable solutions. In this latest publication traditional ideas of how to build in the tropics have been reinvestigated in relation to these issues. With numerous photographs, illustrations, & plans of structures varying from the mud hut to the colonial mansion, bamboo sheds to high-rises &  “spontaneous” building to urban planning. Featuring projects from architects such as Koolhaas, Niemeyer, & Piano.  Prestel, Germany, 2005, 200pp, HB.$A125.00

Tropical Architecture - Critical Regionalism in the Age of Globalization. Tzonis A, Lefaivre L, Stagno B, Eds.
An important book looking at architecture of tropical areas. Not a picture book, this is a study of the current state of tropical architecture, and focusses on its characteristics - especially sustainability, bio- and cultural diversity, micro-climatic control, technology, and multi-disciplinary design. With a focus on critical regionalism and associated theory, this book examines the multiple approaches to tropical architecture from throughout the world.
John Wiley, UK, 2001. PB 311pp $A96.95

U3 Corporate Culture
Documents an exhibition that took place in Berlin - "Art, Plastic, Recycling Plastics" - organized by the German Plastic Recycling Company.
Arnoldsche Art Pub Germany2003PB192pp$A110.00

Understanding Sustainable Architecture Williamson, T., Radford, A. and Bennetts, H.
A review of the assumptions, beliefs, goals and bodies of knowledge that underlie the endeavour to design (more) sustainable buildings and other built developments.
Spon Press, UK, 2003, 160pp, PB $A 64.00

Urban Style Misc
27 sustainable and ecological residential projects implemented within an urban framework. With colour photography, some plans and diagrams demonstrating the pragmatics of the design.
Evergreen Koln 2008 254pp PB $A39.99

Valley Of Mud Brick Architecture Ancient to Contemporary Design Shibam, Tarim and Wadi Hadramut  Damlugi, S.
Garnet Editions, UK, 1997.  472pp HB $A110.00

Warm House, Cool House Inspirational designs for low-energy housing. Hollo, R.
110 examples from around Australia of how you can save energy and money by applying the principles of low energy housing design. Choice, Aust. 1995. 171pp PB $A 37.50

Water not down the drain: A guide to using rainwater and greywater at home Mcquire,S
Learn how to make the most of the water available to you. Water not down the drain is a comprehensive guide to sustainable water use around the home; including topics such as : Greywater treatment systems, Choosing rainwater tanks, harvesting, reducing green house emissions and creating rain gardens. Perfect for architects, home builders or those stuck in a wet patch. Fishprint Melbourne 2008 156pp. PB A $29.95 (01/03)

Windpower Gillis C
Traces global spread of clean, renewable, wind energy with a comprehensive history of windmills and wind technology. This book also provides an extensive list of US resources.
Schiffer USA 2008 144pp PB $75.00 [12.06.09]

Wild Design: Eco Friendly Innovations Inspired by Nature Marshall, A
From the Ecomimicry Project – an international experiment that fosters sustainability and environmental awareness. Presented are a selection of imaginative proposals that draw inspiration from the natural environment.
North Atlantic Books California 2009 160pp PB $29.95 [23.09.09]

Wind Towers Battle McCarthy Consulting Engineers Detail in Building Series.  Wind Towers is the sixth in the series, and continues the discussion in the utilisation of natural conditions for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings.  This book looks at techniques using natural forces to control temperature and ventilation by means of wind driven devices such as wind towers and wind scoops.  Academy Editions, UK, 1999.  95pp PB $A P.O.A

World Changing: A users guide to the 21^st Century Steffen A & Gore A(forward)
Rising to meet the challenges of our day, we find ourselves in a climate crisis of great magnitude. This book is a compendium of solutions, some little known but well proven, some innovative and new, some bold but as yet untried. Not only showing what is already possible, but also helps us imagine what might be, in our own homes, in our communities and for the planet as a whole.
Abrams USA 2006 596pp PB AU$29.95. Abrams 2006 UK 608pp HB $A59.95

XS: Green Richardson P.
A follow up to XS: Small Buildings, Big Ideas, this volume continues to inspect exceptional examples of small scaled habitable designs that respects nature, are energy efficient and constructed from low embodied energy or recycled materials. T&H 2007 UK 224pp HB $A45.00

Your Home Technical Manual: Design for Lifestyle and the Future  4th Edition    Reardon, Chris et al
 Building a home using good design principles can save energy, water and money. The Australian Greenhouse Commission co-ordinated the publishing of this indispensable manual that pulls together all the current information on how to make your home more environmentally friendly. Whether building, renovating or simply applying some of the many ideas to your current home, this manual takes you through all areas of possible improvement; passive design, water use, materials use, energy use, site issues, other issues and case studies. AGC, Australia,348pp  2008 PB $A49.50

Yurts, Tipis and Benders Pearson, D.
Many of us yearn to roam with the seasons and be close to nature like our nomadic ancestors. Yurts, tipis and benders are the apogee of this experience. Pearson looks at contemporary  examples of these historic forms of building and includes instruction for the basic form of each. Second book in the "House That Jack Built" series.Gaia, UK, 2001 95pp HB $A24.95