ecoDesign: The Sourcebook

by Alastair Fuad-Luke

For the growing number of people looking to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle without sacrificing high style, ecoDesignnow fully revised and updatedis the ultimate one-stop shopping resource. The latest edition of this definitive sourcebook includes up-to-the-minute listings for more than seven hundred consumer productsfrom clothing to kitchenware, electronics to furniturethat have a minimal impact on the earth while remaining useful and beautiful. This remarkable compendium also directs readers to little known gems and handcrafted objects from artisanal studios. Detailed, illustrated entries describe the products, while an extensive reference section defines new and hybrid materials and provides information on manufacturers, design studios, and green organizations. ecoDesign remains the total resource guide for the 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 Also, like many books of its kind, it is already out of date, and totally passé in its scope.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Super cute but very outdated.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