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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 2nd Revised edition edition (29 Mar 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0500285217
ISBN-13: 978-0500285213
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 16.4 x 3.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 156,618 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'One of the most comprehensive eco-sourcebooks ever published' - Blueprint

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The Eco-Design Handbook is the first book to present the best-designed objects for every aspect of the home and office, including the most environmentally sound materials and building products. The book contains three essential components. An introduction puts forward the history and latest thinking in green design strategies. Its core comprises two sections devoted to detailed illustrated descriptions of objects for domestic living and products for the office or work-related activities. The third element is a vast reference source, defining available materials, from organic to specially developed eco-sensitive composites and then providing detailed information on manufacturers, design studios, green organizations, online information, as well as further reading and a glossary of useful terms and concepts. Lastly, a comprehensive index makes it possible for the reader to find any product, designer or manufacturer instantly. This is a complete resource, equally invaluable for the broad consumer market and for design professionals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of ideas for eco-design, 16 Jan 2004

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I highly recommend this book.

It covers a wide range of 'alternative' products, from day to day household items, furniture, modes of transport, to the latest solar pv panels. The main part of the book features brief product descriptions with accompanying photographs, followed by contact details of the designers/distributors.

A book for dipping into. A source of inspiration and ideas and, dare I say it, a guiding light for a more sustainable future. Demonstrates just how possible it is to combine cutting edge with low-impact living through the use of responsible, imaginative design.

Great stuff!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Useful reference guide., 17 May 2009

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This is a well illustrated book and outlines some of the product design techniques to create sustainable products. The book contains a huge range of products, for home and office, transport and general consumer products. The purpose of the book is highlight sustainable design, having studied sustainable design and now working in the this area of design, I would not consider a large percentage of these products as 'sustainable'... The book is however very interesting, but the content is more quantity than quality, worth picking up cheaply!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of ideas for eco-design, 16 Jan 2004

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I highly recommend this book.

Great stuff!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Eco-design Handbook is a generic and compelling collection of unique eco-friendly designs
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