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Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter: Scaling Back in the 21st Century by Lloyd Kahn Staff Pick The house I grew up in (with my sister, my two parents, a constant but ever-changing assortment of critters, and all the associated clutter one might expect) was 800 sq. ft. In a word: tiny. But the homes in Lloyd Kahn's Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter give... (read more) Your price: $26.95 New - Trade Paper 
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Berkeley Rocks: Building with Nature by Jonathan Chester Publisher Comments The Berkeley hills offer great natural beauty and sensitive landscape design that skillfully incorporates the architecture into the natural environment. In the early 20th century, architects inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement worked to integrate... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $15.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart Staff Pick "An eco-sustainable manifesto. The next Industrial Revolution will be Green!"... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes by Athena Steen Publisher Comments While enthusiasts of straw bales praise the exceptional energy efficiency of bale buildings, and the wise use of resources involved in utilizing an agricultural byproduct as an affordable construction material, the real reason straw bales have excited... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon Publisher Comments Live in less space but have more room to enjoy it. Does that sound like a contradiction? Smart readers will discover that, on the contrary, living small can free up your mind, your wallet, and your soul. With the cost of living rising, and the... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design by Suzi Moore Mcgregor Publisher Comments For those who want a beautiful home that also reflects an environmentally conscious lifestyle, the 22 residences featured in Living Homes prove that it's possible to have the best of both worlds. In this lushly photo-graphed book, authors Suzi Moore... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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Understanding Green Building Materials by Traci Rose Rider Publisher Comments From eco-friendly sheetrock to sustainable paint finishes, the green building movement is gaining momentum. But with new products, manufacturers, and standards being introduced routinely, how are architects or designers to know what's best for their... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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In Search of Natural Architecture by David Pearson Publisher Comments 150 photographs of ancient and modern architecture, taken by the author when travelling the world. All photographs show architcture that is sympathetic either to people or to the natural environment.... (read more) Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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Small Green Roofs: Low-Tech Options for Greener Living by Nigel Dunnett Publisher Comments Until now, the green roof movement has been limited to large-scale, professional endeavors and public buildings. But homeowners everywhere are catching onto the benefits of a green roof--water conservation, energy savings, and storm water management. In... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Adobe: Building & Living with Earth by Orlando Romero Publisher Comments This book tells the story of adobe, sun-dried brick houses, popular in the desert Southwest and California. It is a story that travels from Asia and North America to the Iberian Peninsula, from the history-filled Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, New... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $28.00 Used - Hardcover
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Sustainable Design: Towards a New Ethics of Architecture and City Planning by Marie Helen Contal Chavannes Publisher Comments In 2007, the architect and scholar Jana Revedin created the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in collaboration with Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, to recognize architects leading the field in environmentally friendly design and practice.... (read more) Your price: $55.00 New - Hardcover
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Earth Architecture by Ronald Rael Publisher Comments Dirt-as in clay gravel sand silt soil loam mud-is everywhere and it's free. The ground we walk on and grow crops in also just happens to be the most widely used building material on the planet. Civilizations throughout time have used it to create stable... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Urban Green: Architecture for the Future by Neil B Chambers Publisher Comments Sustainable design is booming, but the men and women dedicated to reducing their carbon impact have lost sight of what they are trying to save: the natural world. Author Neil Chambers has been at the forefront of cutting-edge, sustainable architecture... (read more) List Price $28.00 Your price: $19.50 Used - Hardcover
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Placing Nature: Culture and Landscape Ecology by Joan Iverson Nassauer Publisher Comments Landscape ecology is a widely influential approach to looking at ecological function at the scale of landscapes, and accepting that human beings powerfully affect landscape pattern and function. It goes beyond investigation of pristine environments to... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $43.31 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Small Eco Houses: Living Green in Style by Francesc Zamora Mola Publisher Comments Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Trade Paper
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Wiley Series in Sustainable Design #12: Guide to Green Building Rating Systems: Understanding Leed, Green Globes, Energy Star, the National Green Building Standard, and More by Linda Reeder Publisher Comments The one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system Today, sustainability is a growing concern for the architects, designers, builders, and owners of commercial and residential buildings. Meeting the requirements of a rating system provides a... (read more) List Price $75.00 Your price: $55.00 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Nature of a House: Building a World That Works by George Woodwell Publisher Comments Is it possible for a group of the worlds most respected environmental scientists to truly practice what they preach? Can their expertise in climate change help them in transforming an old house and its nine acres into their new office building and campus&... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Micro Green: Tiny Houses in Nature by Mimi Zeiger Publisher Comments From treehouses to pre-fabs, this book presents sustainable, micro-green living at its best. Micro Green delves into the concept of compact living and demonstrates the possibilities of living with less while maintaining a rich life. As sustainable... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Rising Currents: Projects for New York's Waterfront by Barry Bergdoll Publisher Comments In the fall of 2009, The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1 selected five interdisciplinary teams of architects, engineers and landscape designers to propose solutions to the effects of climate change on New York's waterfront. The resulting proposals... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Green Roof Manual: A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance by Edmund C. Snodgrass Publisher Comments Green roofs — the ultimate in sustainable building practices — continue to generate enormous interest and enthusiasm among architects, landscape designers, and urban planners. Increasingly strict stormwater regulations and the appeal of LEED-related... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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