Ecodesign: The Sourcebook

by Alastair Fuad-Luke

Alas, environmentally friendly design hasnt always meant high style. Confronting that challenge head on, ecoDesign lists well over 500 consumer products for those who seek design thats not only beautiful and useful, but also has minimal impact on the earth. Some of these pieces-from clothing to kitchenware, electronics, furniture, and much, much more-have already become classics. But this remarkable sourcebook also guides readers to undiscovered gems and handcrafted objects from artisanal studios. Detailed illustrated entries describe the products themselves, while an extensive reference section defines these new and hybrid materials and provides information on manufacturers, design studios, green organizations, and a further reading list. ecoDesign is the total resource guide for a new generation of contemporary design.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Phobean · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is essentially a pretty-picture wish book. Also, it's a bit difficult to understand what the author is saying at times. Too couched in design-lingo.

Edit: NOT worth buying, or even reading cover to cover. Flipping through this book at the library or bookstore will give you the info you need and satisfy your curiosity, I'm sure.

[Kristian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Um, not the worst compendium of "eco-design" but certainly lacking in interestingness and explanation. Also, like many books of its kind, it is already out of date, and totally passé in its scope. Oh well.

[Cari · Rating 4 out of 5]

holy moly a lot of stuff, great resource for buying anything eco down to toothbrushes. categorized well with info on the designers and manufacturers, and why the item is considered "eco"

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty fun to skim through. check out the titshirt! seriously, that's it's name.

[Manintheboat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute but very outdated.

[Oliver Mensah]

Ensures sustainability in nature