Honest, amusing and unexpected, Diary of an Eco Builder focuses specifically on environmental issues through the story of Will Anderson's attempt to realise an inspiring and challenging vision.

This book lists 100 tips, from simple measures such as turning off the tap while you clean your teeth Ñ to more drastic ones, such as installing a rainwater harvesting system. Interspersed with âDid you know?å facts and photographs throughout, this pocket guide will transform the way you use water.

Teaches you to find, mix, and sculpt the right mud; develop group goals and vision, and translate simple, natural (and easy to draw) patterns into sophisticated and complex designs.

How can we put the pulsing heart of conviviality back into our cities? How can we make sure of creating cities of diversity for the new millennium—places of cultural vigour and physical beauty that are also sustainable in economic and environmental terms? This Schumacher Briefing shows the way forward.

For those who wish to look beyond the speed and superficiality of our modern lifestyle to find depth and spiritual space. It is devoted to clearing the clutter from our minds, and to feeding the creative heart and soul.

An exploration of the lines of thought and experience that run between the massive lynchings in early twentieth-century America to today's death squads in South America soon explodes into an examination of the very heart of our civilization.

A radical proposal to break the car habit and create a society based round people, not cars

Building with Cob shows how to apply this ancient technique in a wide variety of contemporary situations, covering everything from design and siting, mixing, building walls, fireplaces, ovens and floors, lime and other natural finishes, and gaining planning permission and building regulation approval.

A full-colour guide for both beginners and experienced composters, with an AñZ reference section

Shows how progressive politicians can help to shape the political debate

A comprehensive resource for ecological gardeners

A comprehensive resource for ecological gardeners

Eating locally grown food in tune with the seasons

The lowdown on the looming shortage of natural gas

This is a comprehensive manual of design and building methods for owner-builders as well as professional builders and their clients.