96°13’W / 16°33’N The Mexican Roof  D.Prix, W.
In 180 days 7 young architects weave 4 miles of bamboo into 2,600sqft of new geometry – 4 Euro/sqft. Springer, Austria, 2005 PB 144pp$A73.50

Adobe & Rammed Earth Buildings Design & Construction McHenry. P,
Arizona Press, USA, 1984 PB 215pp$A49.50

Aesthetics of Ecology: Art in Environmental Design: Theory & Practice Prigann H, Strelow H, David V.
Ecological & artistic approaches to designing our environment raise important questions which have to be faced by all designers of urban spaces, gardens or landscape: whether to conserve or to intervene, to rely on natural order or apply man-made means & whether to lend nature a romantic or a technocratic appearance. Which approaches to design & artistic concepts are able to unite these seemingly contradictory poles to create sophisticated projects in harmony with nature? In this publication landscape architects, artists, philosophers, social scientists & natural scientists provide answers to these central questions in landscape design & environmental art.  Birkhauser Germany2004 HB 255pp $A145.00

Alternative Construction: Contemporary natural building methods  Elizabeth, L.& Adams, C.
Covering a broad range of options for natural building, Alternative Construction examines straw bale, light clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth & pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo & hydrid systems for residential & lo-rise commercial structures. JWiley, USA, 2005, 392pp,HB $A115.95  PB. $A69.95

Architects Without Frontiers: war, reconstruction & design responsibility Charlesworth E.
This is the first book of its kind that aims to highlight and define the role the architect, and design professionals, in aiding in the reconstruction of war-torn and disaster-struck communities. With the history of cities often being a history of destruction and reconstruction, Architects Without Frontiers, points to the possibilities for architects to play important roles in post-war relief and reconstruction through a series of case studies.  Archi Press UK 2006 PB 175pp$A92.50

An Architecture for the People The Complete Works of Hassan Fathy. Steele, J. 
This is the first critical view of the entire output of this seminal figure. Fathy received worldwide recognition for his revival of the ancient mud-bricking building techniques that have begun to revolutionise modern thinking, not just in his native Egypt but throughout the developed world where sustainability, energy conservation & the responsible use of natural resources have all become vital concerns. T&H UK, 1997. PB 208pp $A70.00

Architectural Design for Tropical Regions Salmon.
Tropical regions present a unique design challenge to architects. In addition to effectively using energy & resources, architects must compensate for natural forces such as cyclones, intense humidity, rain & high temperatures while accommodating local heritage & tropical lifestyles. Salmon addresses all these issues, focusing on specific geographic areas, including Australia. J Wiley, USA, 1999 221ppHB $A140.95

Architecture, Engineering & the Environment Hawkes, Deasn & Forster, Wayne
Until recently, environmentally responsible architecture has been considered as clunky or somewhat not capable of the aesthetic standards a non-ecological structure is. This book proves that with technology, time & intelligence, we can achieve both beauty & functionality without compromising either. In association with International engineering company Arup, this book explains the importance of technology & engineering for a sustainable future with examples such as the Kanak Cultural Centre & the Tate Modern.LKing Pub UK, 2002, 240pp HB $A175.00

Architecture & Climate Change Szokolay, S.V.
RAIA, Australia, 1992 70pp PB $A13.50

Architecture & Technology: the Best of Environmental Design Winslow-Cotton, M.
PBC, USA, 1995. 136pp HB $P/A

Architecture & the Environment Bioclimatic Building Design. Jones, David Lloyd
Forty-four recently completed  buildings from around the world that exemplify the best in environmentally sensitive architecture are arranged under six categories; mansions, houses, campuses, pavilions, metropolis & towers. Architects whose work is featured include Ando, Cullinan, Herzog, Isozaki & Burgess. LKing UK1998 256pp HB $A P/A

Architecture & Identity responses to cultural & technological change. Abel, C. Revised second edition.
Butterworth, UK, 2000. 270pp PB $A O/P

Architecture in a Climate of Change - A Guide to Sustainable Design. Smith, P.
A call to action, this book explains the why's & wherefores of sustainable architecture through current buildings, theories & technologies. It's primary focus is to promote a creative partnership between the building professions to produce buildings which achieve optimum conditions for their inhabitants whilst making minimum demands on fossil based energy. Covers every facet of building design & materials, & explains the current environmental situation & predicts its future. Archi Press, UK, 2001.PB 214pp $A64.90  2nd Ed now available

The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources. KennedyJ, Smith M , Wanek C (ed's)
The search for housing that is healthy, affordable & environmentally responsible architecture is the concern of this book. Well illustrated, the book first discusses the context of natural building in terms of economics, social justice & sustainability. Design & planning issues are reviewed, followed by a comprehensive treatment of natural building materials & techniques New Society, Canada, 2002, 287 pp $A60.00

Audubon House Building the Environmentally Responsible, Energy-Efficient Office Croxton Collaborative Architects,
JWiley USA, 1994. 207pp HB $P/A

Australian Earth Covered Building  Baggs. S, J & D
NSW University Press, Australia, 1991.  184pp PB $AO/P

Basic Rammed Earth An Alternative to Mud Brick Building Edwards, Ron
Rams Skull Press, Australia, 1988, 40pp, PB $A9.00

Beauty of Straw Bale Homes Steen, A & B
The authors of The Straw Bale House, "a book widely credited with popularizing & legitimising straw bale construction, celebrate in gorgeous colour photography the accomplishments of straw bale artisans". Chelsea Green, USA, 2000. PB 113pp $A58.00

Between The Edges: Street-building Transition as Urbanity Interface   Bobić, M.
Focusing on the ‘space in-between’ where the superimposition between public and private domains occurs, this exploration is presented in an overview of spatial forms of the urban interface- that of the transition zone. THOTH Netherlands 2004 PB 143pp  $A52.25

Big & Green: Toward Sustainable Architecture in the 21st Century Gissen, D. (Ed.)
PAP USA, 2002, 192pp, HB. $A80.00

Bruno Stagno An Architect in the Tropics Yeang, K/Tzonis, A/Lefaivre, L
Beautifully detailed & including almost all of his recent projects, This is a great monograph on the Costa Rican Architect & a great sourcebook for bioclimatic design processes & technology for tropical regions.Asia Design Forum Pub 1999, Malaysia, 188pp, PB $A68.20

The Boiled Frog Syndrome – Your Health and the Built Environment Saunders, T.
A rare insight into the built environment from the physical, human perspective. Not really an architecture book, but incredibly important to the practise & execution of architecture. The book explores the cause & effect process betweens humans & the urban condition. It is based on the notion of a frog continually changing its body temperature in warming water until it is boiled alive. Wiley-Academy UK 2002, 261pp PB $A52.95

Build it with Bales: A Step-by-Step Guide to Straw-Bale Construction 2nd Ed. Mhyrman M, MacDonald S.O
As the title suggests, this book is your one-stop guide to designing & constructing Straw Bale houses. Written in an easy to read style, with a focus on construction detailing & drawings, this book is the ideal manual for those interested in building their very own Straw-Bale..Chelsea Green USA 1997 PB 143pp $A72.00

Building a House in a Day Edwards,Ron
Cob is the oldest, easiest & most simple form of earth building known & yet it is rarely used for new construction in the west today. This book gives detailed instructions for building in cob & contains 104 illustrations. Rams Skull Press Australia 1998 PB 100pp $A24.00

Building a Straw Bale House: The Red Feather Construction Handbook Corum, N.
Much more than a construction manual, this is the inspiring story of Red Feather itself, a tale of community action & cooperation that suggests a can-do solution to the growing housing crisis on America's Native American reservations.  For more than a decade the Red Feather Development Group, a volunteer-based organisation, has built & repaired straw bale houses for Native Americans & in turn have created an architectural phenomenon. Inexpensive, environmentally sound & easily constructed here is a step-by-step guide that supplies everything you'll need, including sections on safety, design, tools & materials. PUP, USA, 2005 PB 181pp$A49.50

Building for Life: Designing & understanding the human-nature connection  Kellert, S.R.
This thoughtful new work illustrates how architects & designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation & materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, & symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. Island, USA, 2005 PB 252pp$A69.90

Building with Adobe Southwick, M,
Swallow Press, USA.1994. 185pp PB $A 32.95

Building with Earth: design & technology of a sustainable architecture Minke G.
Offering an overview of the many uses of clay/earth technology, this handbook guides the reader through all of the techniques for earth construction and it’s physical characteristics have been described in an informed manner. Reflecting the author’s rich and varied experiences gained over thirty years of building earth structures in Germany and abroad, this book has numerous photographs and drawings showcasing this material that has been recently enjoying an increase in popularity. Birkhauser Germany 2006 PB 200pp  $A103.00

Building with Straw: Design & technology of a sustainable architecture  Minke, G. & Mahlke, F.
This is a practical hands-on guide to building with straw. Issues such as fire safety, protection against moisture, damp, pests & parasites are also presented in detail. Numerous on-site photos document the step by step process of assembly & construction of thirty-two exemplary international projects that illustrate the wide spectrum of design possibilities with straw. Birkhauser, Swiss 2005, 143pp, PB$A90.00

Building Without Borders Kennedy J (Ed)
A collection of pioneering efforts of those who have taken up the challenge to provide housing for the homeless without destroying natural environments. From Africa and Latin America, through India, China and Thailand- as well as Poland and the Southwest of the United States.
New Society Publishers 2004 Canada 253pp PB $A45.00(20/07)

Building Ecology First Principles for a Sustainable environment Graham, P.
A holistic view of ecologically sustainable building by drawing on established areas of knowledge, demonstrating their relevance to the environmentally - conscious building professional & putting the process, product & impact of building into context. Blackwell Pub UK 2003 PB 290pp $A88.00

Building Materials, Energy & the Environment: Towards Ecologically Sustainable Development . Lawson, B.
Summarises building materials then presents eleven Australian case studies ranging from individual houses to large scale resorts. RAIAAust, 1996 135pp PB $O/P

Buildings of Earth & Straw Structural Design for Rammed Earth & Straw Bale Architecture  King, B.
Ecological Design Press, USA,1996.169pp PB $A 53.90

Building the Timber Frame House: The revival of a forgotten craft. Benson T, Gruber J
The most comprehensive manual available on Timber Framing techniques. In it you will find a short history of timber framing & a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers & raising of the frame. There are also detailed sections on present-day design & materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, & methods.Simon & Schuster, USA, 1995. PB 210pp$A58.00

Built by Hand - Vernacular buildings around the world Steen, B
A gorgeously illustrated picture book of the world's vernacular architectures, accompanied by superb introductory essays describing local resources, traditions & lifestyles & how they shape the structures in which people live. A brief description, with the location, is given for each photograph.Gibbs Smith 2004HB 477pp $A80.00

Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture   Oliver P.
A comprehensive collection of conference papers given by Paul Oliver over the past 30 years on vernacular architecture seeking to raise the importance and awareness of indigenous traditions in building, especially in the present world. Issues regarding the field of vernacular architecture itself, economies, technologies, conservation inherited and transmitted skill, social and family structures, physical needs and belief systems. Also includes case studies into specific cultures and contexts and the problems of post disaster housing. Architectural Press USA 2006 HB 445pp $A108.00

Casa Adobe  Witynski K. & Carr J.P.
In this third book by the authors, Witynski and Carr share their experiences of adobe homes from the mountains of Mexico and the deserts of the American Southwest. Interiors and furnishings are explained and photographed, highlighting the effects to spaces affected by the often sculptural walls and contoured edges that are characteristic to adobe homes. GibbsSmith 2001 USA 187pp PB $A42.95

Cepheus: Living Comfort Without Heating Krapmeier Drossler
Cepheus (cost effective passive houses as European standards) have brought to the public platform the proof that passive housing can be comfortable, unlimited & beautiful whilst also being cost effective & a great solution to community housing projects. Too good to be true? Just have a look at the nine Austrian projects detailed here in photographs, drawings, charts, data & specifications. Springer, Wien, 2001, 160pp HB $A 82.00

Ceramic House & Earth Architecture: How to Build Your Own  Khalili, N.
Cal-Earth USA 1990, 233pp $A60.00

Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems: Principles and practices. Newman, P & Jennings, I
Taking cues from living systems for sustainability strategies and drawing from examples from around the world, Cities as sustainable ecosystems demonstrates how cities and their residents can begin to reintegrate into a bioregional environment and why cities should be planned with nature’s organizing principles in mind. Island Press Washington 2008 284pp PB A $69.95 (01/03)


Climate Considerations in Building & Urban Design
Givoni, B. VNR, U.S.A, 1998. 463pp HB $A P.O.A

Climate Design: Solutions for buildings that can do more with less technology et al
Offering a complete approach to energy efficient building design in addition to providing practical planning aids. This book addresses a wide selection of building types (with international projects as examples), integrating planning processes, & examining the interaction between design, climatic requirements & the necessary building technology & equipment. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2005, 198pp, HB. $A133.00

Climate Design, Solutions for Buildings that Can DO More with Less Technology Hauseladen G, De Saldanha M, Liedl P & Sager C
A complete guide to the planning of Climate Design from the conception of the façade to the building services used within. Birkhauser Switzerland 2005 208pp HB $A140.00(13/06)

Climate Responsive Design: A study of buildings in moderate & hot humid climates. Hyde, R    
Examining energy efficient & sustainable building models, with emphasis on climate responsive architecture. With South East Asian & Australian case studies, this book provides an excellent resource for those interested in climate responsive design in Australasia & Asia, and includes a wide range of passive & active environmental control systems. E & FN Spon, UK, 2000 244pp $A 94.00

Climate Skin: Building skin concepts the can do more with less energy. Hausladen G, Saldanha M & Leidl P
Technically affluent and meticulously detailed, Climate Skin is a practice-oriented design manual centred on façade development and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and design tools.
Birkhauser Switzerland 2008 191pp HB A $140.00 (07/03)

Consensus Design - Socially Inclusive Process A practical step towards better design for a better future. Christopher Day
ArchiPress, UK,  2002, 222pp PB $A 72.05

Consuming Cities: The Urban Environment in the Global Economy after the Rio Declaration. Low, N, Gleeson, B, Ingemar, E, Lidskog, R (Ed's)
Detailing cities as engines of consumption of the worlds environment & the spread of policies designed to reduce their impact. It looks at these issues by examining the impact of the Rio Declaration on national urban policy & assesses the extent to which it has made a difference.Routledge, USA, 2000. 315pp PB $A P/A

Cradle to Cradle McDonough, William & Braungart, Michael
"Reduce, reuse, recycle," urge environmentalists; in other words, do with less in order to minimise damage. But as this book points out in its provocative, visionary way, such an approach only perpetuates the one-way, "cradle to grave" manufacturing model, dating to the industrial Revolution, that creates a fantastic amount of waste & pollution in the first place. Drawing on their experience in (re)designing everything from carpeting to corporate campuses, McDonough & Braungart make an exciting & viable case for putting eco-effectiveness into practice, & show how anyone involved with making anything can begin to do so as well North Point Press, USA, 2002. 193pp PB $A45.00

Design for Ecological Democracy Hester R.
Outlining new principles for urban design that will allow us to forge connections with fellow citizens and the natural environment, three fundamental issues that integrate democracy and ecology are proposed and elaborated in this publication. Drawing from author and Professor at the University of California Rudolph Hester’s forty years of design and planning practice, the essays, drawings and diagrams demonstrate how the design of cities can be ecologically resilient, that enhance community, and that give pleasure. MIT 2006 USA 509pp HB $A69.00

Design for the Real World: Human Ecology & Social Change. Papanek, V.  
T&H UK 1984. 394pp PB $A 39.00

Design for Water: Rainwater harvesting, Stormwater Catchment and Alternate Water Reuse. Kinkade-Lavario, H
Rainwater expert Heather Kinkade-Levario builds on the award-winning book Forgotten Rain with Design for water. This assessable guide deals with alternate water collections, with a special focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. New Society Publishing Canada 2007. 237pp. A $38.95(26/01)

Design Like You Give a Damn Architecture for Humanity (Ed’s)
With one in seven people living in a slum or refugee camp, and more than three billion people, nearly half the world's population, with no access to clean water, here is a collection of innovative projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of design to improve peoples lives. Accompanied by an history of this movement towards socially conscious designs this book showcases more than 80 contemporary solutions. This is an important publication for designers as well as being a call to action to anyone committed to building a better world.  T&H UK2006 PB  $A49.95

Design-Tech: Building Science for Architects Alread J. & Leslie T.
A concise guide to building technology and design that aimed to continue the education of architects to meet today’s demands to design sensibly. Incorporating structural design, environmental principles, material science and human factors, this title is a clear introduction to the many relationships between these areas which are often overlooked in architectural design. Includes illustrations, diagrams and numerous case studies on how the theories work in practice.  Elsevier UK 2007 528pp PB $A77.00

Design for Water: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment, & Alternative Water Reuse Kinkade-Levario
This accessible guide deals with alternate water collection, with a special focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. It provides the necessary guidelines to set up passive harvesting techniques to anyone making development decisions.  New Society Canada 2007 235pp $A38.95 (29/09)

Designing Your Natural Home: a practical guide Pearson, D.
With the constant source new information on sustainable, healthy & imaginative design, finding the ideal site whilst taking into considering soil, solar, wind, & water is a lot to consider all at once. But here in this latest publication from this prolific writer, all this analysis has been thoughtfully & simply put together in the one volume. Gaia, UK, 2005,  159pp, HB.$A49.95

Details for Passive Houses: A catalogue of ecologically rated constructions. Waltjen,T
Exhaustively detailed and technically sound, Details for passive houses is filled with 130 standard cross-sections and connection specifications with color drawings to scale. This provides planner, architects and commissioners reliable construction details for international passive house design standards. A competent work of reference. Springer Wien New York 2007 408pp HB A $215.00 (16/02)

Detail Practice: Energy-Efficiency Upgrades Richarz C. , Schulz C. & Zeitler F.
An in depth look into energy efficiency and energy saving aspects in upgrades and refurbishments, by updating the existing construction in order to make it viable enough to exist in the future, through visiting ways to improve roofs, walls, doors, windows, facades as well as heating, ventilation and lighting systems. Examining the principles, details and some completed examples of such upgrades, this volume of Detail practice again provides diagrams, data, drawings and detailed explanations for both fundamental understanding and practice of this now essential approach to building. Birkhäuser 2006 Germany 112pp PB $A80.00

Detailing for Water: why do buildings leak? Bonaldi, R.
The book every architect needs! .The 70 page booklet is a practical textbook on the do’s and don’t’s for dealing with water and building The RAIA professional development lecture series by Ric Bonaldi in 2007 was so popular that extra sessions were held in every state .Bonaldi, Aust, 2007 72pp PB A$23.00. (26/01)

Developing sustainable planned communities Gause, J.A
This practical guide packed with examples and lavish illustrations provides down to earth, reality based insights into designing and developing sustainable planned communities that are environmentally responsive, attractive, marketable and profitable. Urban Land Institute. Washington 2007 220pp HB A $130.00 (16/02)

Diary of an Eco-Builder. Andersen,W
Honest, amusing and inspiring, The diary of an eco-builder highlights the key issues which arise when you build with the environment in mind and takes you step by step through the nitty-gritty of the self build process with references at every stage. Green Books UK 2006 256pp. PB A $45.00 (16/02)

Dimensions of Sustainability Climate, Computation, Concept, Culture, Democracy, Development, Ecology, Engineering, Energy, Form, Innovation, Performance, Technology Scott. A (ed.)
Spon, UK, 1998.   147pp PB $A 93.50

Dutch Design Meets Bamboo Van Der Lugt P
As a response to climate change the Dutch have begun to explore the possibilities of Bamboo in architecture and product design. This playful book shows proto-types, final products and the process and research taken to achieve a sustainable type of design. [Z]OO Producties 2007 160pp PB $A56.65 (13/10)

Dwellings Oliver P.
Reprinted in paperback, this publication is a  thorough look at domestic buildings built by indigenous groups from around the world, exploring the many types and forms of vernacular architecture. Phaidon 2007 UK 288pp PB $A49.95

Earth Builder's Handbook build your own low-cost home from the earth. Falconer, D
Earth Garden Magazine, Aust 1999.77pp PB $A pP.O.A

Earthbag Building, The tools, tricks and techniques Hunter K & Kiffmeyer D
New Society Canada 2004 257pp PB $A55.90 (18/08)

Earth to Spirit Pearson, D
"In search of a Natural Architecture" with an Introduction by Victor Papanek
GAIA, Australia, 1994. 159pp PB  $AP.O.A.

The Earth-Sheltered House: An architect's sketchbook  Wells M.
A classic written by a legend, Malcolm Wells has a fundamentally different way of looking at the design & building process, & his iconoclastic perspective has never been more apparent. Yet the message in this book has struck many of its avid enthusiasts as pure commonsense. Animals of all kinds (including most early humans, & even millions of people today) know that the best way to stay warm in the winter & cool in the summer is to insulate the living space with earth. CGPC USA1998 PB192pp$A45.00

Earth-Sheltered Houses Roy R.
Earth-sheltered, earth-roofed homes is a housing style that leaves almost zero footprint on the environment and is achievable at a moderate cost. This is a step-by-step and a highly practical guide to building such a home, complete with informative diagrams and photographs that instructs even the inexperienced owner-builder. NSP  Canada 2006 255pp PB $A43.95

Earth Shelter Technology Boyer, L & Grondzik,W
Texas University Press, USA, 1987. 219pp PB $P/A

ECO- An essential sourcebook for environmentally friendly design Elizabeth Wilhide
Threats to the environment are constantly in the news but daunted by the scale of the problem, we often feel powerless. Eco shows that we can make a difference by designing or adapting the homes we live in along more eco-friendly lines. While environmentally friendly architecture was once seen as a minority interest, it is now viewed simply as best practice. Eco proves that it can be beautiful too. It is the book both for those who want to build a home that respects the environment & for people who wish to make changes to the home they already have. Focusing on design, finish, decoration & even housekeeping, Eco promises you lower fuel bills, fewer allergy-related illnesses, less waste & a healthy world for your children to inherit. Quadrille, UK, 2002. HB 182pp $A 39.95

Ecocities - Building Cities In Balance With Nature Register,Richard
 A visionary book by the leader of the ecocity movement outlines a plan for developing existing cities in a way that lessens their destructive impact on the environment & increases their support of healthy social interaction. Ecocities is both a philosophical discussion & a call to arms by an activist who has worked for decades to restore & transform blighted urban areas. Berkley Hills Books USA 2002 290pp PB $A 31.00

Ecodesign: A Manual for Ecological Design Yeang K.
The latest publication by Malaysian architect Ken Yeang is a user-friendly reference guide where a wide range of topics relating to ecodesign are discussed. Design instructions are provided to tackle complex issues which are explained alongside clear diagrams. All in an approachable and easy to understand format, Yeang again reflect his passion for architecture to not only be green and sustainable, but also for it to be integral with the natural environment in the long term. Wiley/ Academy 2006 UK 499pp HB $A165.95

Ecohouse : A Design Guide 3rd Edition Roaf, S. with Fuentes, M. and Thomas, S.
This third edition of the Ecohouse design guide has been expanded to include advice on powering eco-houses using renewable energy, such as wind, and an introduction to low-impact building materials, with case studies from across the globe.  ArchiPress UK 2003 413pp PB $A 89.00 (08/10)

Ecologic: creating a sustainable future McEwen S.
A world-wide push for ecological sustainability is fuelling the next great industrial revolution. What are the major issues for Australia? What are government & industry doing? The answers can be found in this book. Through numerous case studies, Ecologic looks at urban planning issues, the true cost of industry, salinity & soil degradation, water management & environmental activism. It shows how innovative design at every level of domestic, industrial & agricultural life can be help us meet our needs while conserving fragile resources.  Powerhouse Aust2004 PB105pp$A35.95

Ecological Architecture: A critical history  Steele, J.
Charting the ascendancy of an ecological approach to building over the past century & identifying where we might go next. This book provides a decisive step in the rewriting of the history of modern architecture, essential reading for practitioners & students of architecture.T&H, UK, 2005, 272pp, HB. $A75.00

Ecological Design Handbook Sustainable Strategies for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design & Planning. Stitt, F.
The first comprehensive reference to the many aspects of ecological design. It ranges from alternative energy sources to construction technologies, from permaculture to urban design, includes both "hardware" (photovoltaics, etc) & "software"  design aesthetics), & shows us how, in the broad scope of ecological design, all can be incorporated into the built environment. McGraw, USA, 1999 544pp, HB $A149.95

Ecological Design & Planning George F. Thompson, Frederick R. Steiner Ed's.
The essays contained in this book are written by a cross section of the most respected teachers & practitioners of landscape design from around the globe. Ecological Design & Planning offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest thinking & practices in the art & science of ecological landscape design from such leading lights as Michael Laurie, Carol Franklin, Laurie Olin, Elizabeth Meyer, Mark Johnson, & Ian McHarg. The common thread that runs through these essays is the authors' conviction that the growing rift in landscape design—ecology vs. aesthetics—is an artificial one. Each author expresses abiding concern for the ecological preservation & enhancement of the site, while demonstrating clearly—with both words & pictures—that the best designs are those that harmonise aesthetic form & ecological function. Ecological Design & Planning is a source of ideas & inspiration for landscape architects & planners, architects, & all those who understand the importance of designing with nature. JWiley, USA, 1997. HB 346pp $A 121.95

Ecological Architecture: A critical history  Steele, J.
Charting the ascendancy of an ecological approach to building over the past century & identifying where we might go next. This book provides a decisive step in the rewriting of the history of modern architecture, essential reading for practitioners & students of architecture.T&H, UK, 2005, 272pp, HB. $A75.00

Eco Style  O’Brien, S.
This well illustrated handbook of ideas, resources & inspiration will aid you in creating a space that is environmentally sound without sacrificing contemporary interior design & modern architectural principles.. New Holland, Australia, 2005, 160pp, HB. A$45.00

Eco-Tec: Architecture of the In-Between.   Marras, A editor
Eco-Tec proposes a fusion between ecology and technology that goes against accepted theories of sustainability and suggests a new role for architecture. It serves to reassess our collective ecological and technological illiteracy by placing a priority on learning from as well as for nature. Includes essays by Felix Guattari, Neil Denari, Mark Wigley and many other internationally respected writers and theorists.  PAP, USA, 1999. 142pp PB $A 36.50

Eco-Tech Sustainable Architecture and High Technology Slessor,C.
T & H, UK, 1997. 190pp HB $A105.00 PB $A66.00  Special paperback price $A29.95 18/05/06

Ecology of Architecture A Complete Guide to Creating the Environmentally Conscious Building Zeiher, L.
Whitney Library USA, 1996. 269pp HB $A 93.50

Ecovillages: A Practical Guide To Sustainable Communities Bangh J M.
Ecovillages is a worldwide network which advocates sustainable communities that encompasses not only low impact house design and building techniques but also issues such as water, sewage, energy sources, farming, food production, leadership and conflict management as well as alternative economics. Also included is a section on case studies of communities from around the world and a step-by-step guide for getting started. Floris 2005 UK 284pp PB $A63.00

EcoUrbanism Sustainable Human Settlements: 60 Case Studies.  Ruano, M
Ecourbanism defines the development of multidimensional sustainable human communities within  harmonious & balanced built environments. It is rapidly becoming a key concept,& one essential to all urban planning that has world's social & environmental problems, at the dawn of the 21st century, as its main concern. GG, Spain, 1999. 192pp PB $A 90.00 

Energy-Efficient Design and Construction for Commercial Buildings Tuluca, A.
McGraw-Hill, USA, 1997. 255pp HB $P/A

Energy Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings Redefining the Energy Manager's Job. Herzog, P,
McGraw Hill, USA, 1997. 197pp HB $A 121.00

Environment Comes Home Arizona Public Service's Environmental Showcase Home, Pijawaka,D & Shetter, K.
UAP, USA, 1995140PP PB $A P/A

Environ(ne)ment: approaches for tomorrow Clement G. & Rahm P.
Skira Editor 2006 Italy 160pp PB $A39.95

Environment and Children: Passive lessons from the everyday environment. Day, C
This groundbreaking book offers architects and educators solutions to the everyday problems faced when designing, adapting and providing for children. Architectural Press. Oxford 2007 298pp PB A$62.50 (14/02)

The Environmental Brief: Pathways for Green Design Hyde R, Watson S, Cheshire W & Thomson M.
This important new book considers the use of an environmental brief to drive building design towards higher goals where high environmental performance is paramount. Enhancing the briefing process to include environmental standards, objectives and design strategies offers a significant opportunity for realising environmentally sensitive buildings. The book is divided into three sections ‘Context’, ‘Pathways’ and ‘Case Studies’. Technical information combined with existing examples make for an excellent reference for reconfiguring a brief. Taylor & Francis 2007 UK 352pp PB $A93.00

Environmental Design An introduction for Architects and Engineers Thomas. R,
3rd edition  Spon, UK, 2006.  224pp PB $A85.00

Experimental EcoDesign: Architecture/Fashion/Product  Brower/Mallory/Ohlman
Highlighting the many differing approaches to thinking about sustainable design, this book showcases many of the innovative products that people have produced by thinking outside of the norm. This is an inspirational reading for anyone interested in green design, accompanied by behind-the-scenes profiles of key companies & individuals. Featuring projects from Ezio Manzini (Italy), Ed Van Hinte (the Netherlands), Droog members Richard Hutten (the Netherlands) & Bless (France), Tom Dixon (UK), Jan Dranger (Sweden) & Edwin Datschefski (UK). Rotovision, Switzerland, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A80.00

Environmentally Conscious Transportation Kutz M
Provides a foundation for understanding and implementing methods for reducing the environmental impact of a wide range of transportation modes. JWiley USA 2008 350pp HB AU$164.95 (29/03)

The Environmental Imagination: Technics and poetics of the architectural environment. Hawkes,D
Working thematically and chronologically from the eighteenth century to the present day, this book aims to redefine the historiography of environmental design. It looks beyond conventional histories to recognize that environmental design can only come from a collaboration between poetic intentions and technical means. Taylor and Francis New York 233pp. PB A$86.00 (14/02)

Fire & Memory: On Architecture and Energy. Fernandez-Galiano L
This latest book in the Writing Architecture series "reconstructs the historical, theoretical,& contemporary relationship between architecture & energy...". From the mythical origins of fire & architecture & the work of Vitruvius through to Le Corbusier, Fernandez-Galiano reintroduces the importance of energy in buildings. Borrowing from the disciplines of anthropology, economics, ecology & thermodynamics, Fernandez-Galiano sets forth a comprehensive body of knowledge which will inform designers theoretically &pragmatically. . MIT, USA, 2000. PB 320pp $A 61.50

Forest Friendly Building Timbers learn how to use plantation-grown or recycled timbers instead of native forest timbers when next you build. Gray, A
Earth Garden Magazine,Aust 1999. 79pp PB $A 10.95

Good Green Homes Roberts J.
GibbsSmithUSA2003HB 160pp$A60.00

Government and Sustainability in Australia: Living Cities- An Urban Myth? Smith G. & Scott J.
On government and public approaches to sustainable development in Australia and addresses the
Rosenberg 2006 Australia 341pp PB $A29.95

Green Architecture Wines, J
Analysing the discussions & concepts of ecological architecture, paying particular attention to technological, ethical & aesthetic concerns in reconciling the works of man & nature. The works of 38 contemporary architects are identified & examined within their particular technological, historical & geographic contexts. Architects include Emilio Ambasz, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, Antoine Preddock & Charles Jencks. An excellent reference on the state and future of international green architecture. Taschen, Germany, 2000. 240pp PB $A 44.95

Green Architecture Design for a Sustainable Future
Vale, B & R. T & H, UK, 1996. 192pp PB $A P/A

Green Building Handbook Vol 1 A guide to building products & their impact on the environment. Woolley, T. &  Kimmins, S.
This practical  handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use & disposal of key building products & materials from floor to roof. It is designed to help specifiers & purchasers gain awareness of the potential impact of their decisions. Spon, UK, 1997. 216pp, PB $A99.00

Green Building Handbook Vol 2 A guide to building products & their impact on the environment. Woolley, T.  Kimmins, S.  Harrison, P. & Harrison, R.
Providing a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, complementing vol 1. With an overview & intro discussing current issues in green building Woolley then considers 8 building component types (Interior design, adhesives, electrical wiring, glazing, flat roofing, ventilation, fencing & straw bale building) not covered in vol 1. Spon, UK, 2000. 178pp, PB $A95.70

Green Building Materials - A Guide to Product Selection & Specification Spiegel, Ross & Meadows, Dru
An excellent hands-on guide to designing environmentally friendly buildings. It includes what where & how of green building materials, guidelines on how to evaluate a project, chapters on legislation & history of green design plus an appendix.JWiley USA 2002, 321pp HB $A O/P

Green Buildings Pay Edwards, B (ed)
Through case studies of commercial and university buildings, Green Building Pay examines how  different approaches to green design can produce more sustainable patterns of development. The 8 case studies are described by their designers & often also by the client thereby ensuring that the building are seen in the context of market realities. E & FN Spon, UK, 1998. 134pp PB $A 122.00

Green by Design: Creating a Home for Sustainable Living Dean A.M.
There is no "one-size-fits-all" plan for so-called "green" homes: rather, there are universal principles of design that can be applied to individual tastes & needs. GibbsSmith USA2003 PB134pp $A37.95

Green City, The: Sustainable homes, sustainable suburbs  Low, N., Gleeson, B., Green, R. & Radović, D.
In “The Green City” a multi-disciplinary team of Australian professionals explain how ecological sustainability can be embodied in the everyday life of homes, communities & cities. UNSW Press, Aust, 2005, 247pp, PB. $A 39.95

Green Design Design for the Environment Mackenzie, D.
 Lawrence King, UK, 1997. HB 176pp $A O/P

Green Guide to Specification 3rd Edition Anderson/Shiers/Sinclair
Blackwell Science, UK, 2002, 98pp, HB $A 139.70

Green House, The: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture, Stang A. & Hawthorn C.
An international survey of contemporary house design that is as aesthetically compelling as it is environmentally friendly, featuring work by Rick Joy, Steven Holl, Shigeru BAn, Steven Holl, Lake/Flato, Kengo Kuma, Pugh + Scarpa, & Werner Sobek & many more. PAP USA, 2005, 190pp, HB. $A 90.00

Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy Diesendorf M.
In this book Mark Diesendorf argues that ecologically sustainable energy technologies based on energy efficiency, renewable energy and natural gas are commercially available today, and that their implementation could halve Australia’s’ green house gas emissions within just a few decades. A comprehensive study on Motivation, Technologies and Policies.
UNSW Press 2007 Australia 413pp $A49.95(02/06)

Green Imperative: Ecology & Ethics in Design & Architecture. Papanek, V.
T&H UK, 1995. 256pp PB $A 49.50

Green Roofs: Ecological Design and Construction Earth Pledge
Through forty case studies the benefits of green roofs are outlined in this publication, from larger projects such as the Roppongi Hills in Tokyo to the currently in progress the High Line in New York. Smaller and community orientated projects are also featured, such as gardens on top of apartment and office buildings as well as private residences. Also goes through green roof materials, components and technologies and the design details of each case study, this book identifies the immense design possibilities and social benefits of vegetated rooftops. Schiffer 2005 USA 158pp HB $A90.00

The Green Self-Build Book: How to design and build your own eco-home. Broome,J
Think green for the build savvy and D-I-Y fanatic, filled with case studies, techniques, materials, specifications of green products and construction details; The Green self-build book is sure to inspire anyone planning a self-build project. Green Books UK 288pp. PB A$75.00 (16/02)

Green Shift Towards a Green Sensibility in Architecture 2nd Ed Farmer, J
WWF, Butterworth - Heinemann Press, UK, 1997 203pp PB $A 93.50

Green Skyscraper Basis for Designing Sustainable Intensive Buildings  Yeang, K.
A general framework for looking at ecological design & how this might be applied to the design of the contemporary large building with examples from Yeang's experiments, projects & research. Prestel, Germany, 1999 304pp PB $69.00

The Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design Kwok A. AIA & Grondzik W.
For practitioners and educators, this handbook offers accessible guidelines and green strategies which can be applied during the schematic design of buildings. 40 environmental strategies are outlined and each provided with sufficient information designers to decide which strategies can be employed, for each project is different thus requiring different attention. In sections examining the envelope, lighting, heating, cooling, energy production, water and waste, this is a direct and accessible resource complete with examples, data, summaries and detailed references. Architectural Press 2007 UK 378pp PB $A123.50

Greeniology: How to live well, be green and make a difference Ha T.
By the host of SBS’s TV show Eco-House Challenge, this highly readable and practical guide was put together to improve on the unsustainable ways of living around the home, and ultimately reduce the impact of everyday lifestyles on the planet and at the same time making the living environment safer and healthier and cutting the cost of energy and water bills. MUP 2006 324pp PB $32.95

Groundscrapers & Subscrapers of Hamzah & Yeang, Ivor Richards
Funky Graphics, realistic computer generated models & beautiful photographs guide the reader through the innovative & ingenious mind of Malaysian-born architect Ken Yeang. Illustrating such projects as the Malaysian Design Technology Centre, the book details an approach to architecture involving low to medium rise, ecologically responsible structures which challenge the futility & non-specificity of many existing urban architectural forms. Introducing new concepts & attitudes towards an integration of landscape, architecture & ecology, this book is invaluable for any architect, town planner & urban designer who is striving towards a new & responsible method of practise. JWiley, UK, 2001, 260p PB $A 105.95

T.R Hamzah & Yeang: Ecology of the Sky.   Ivor Richards
A critique of the key skyscrapers designed by T.RHamzah & Ken Yeang in the context of their ecological design agenda. Hamzah & Yeang, who are widely respected as innovators of the ecological & bioclimatic skyscraper type, operate as a research design & development practice, generating knowledge through rapid prototyping & experimentation. This book focuses on their body of work which deals with ideas on vertical landscaping, vertical urban design & mimetic ecosystems. Over 26 works projects are comprehensively detailed with models, sketches, conceptual drawings, diagrams, line drawings, photos, 3d models, site info, technical data & written descriptions providing the design professional with incredible information on Hamzah & Yeang's work. Images, Aust, 2002. 247pp HB $A 99.95

The Hand Sculpted House Evans,Ianto
This practical & inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone from a rank beginner to a conventional architect how to design & build a cosy & beautiful cob home. Photographs & drawings are used to demonstrate the Homes built from Cob (stone/clay), a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay & sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. Chelsea Green USA 2002 346pp PB $A60.00

The Healthy Home Handbook: Eco-Friendly Design Berman A.
A practical book packed with advice to help you make a home that is wonderful to live in, as well as safe & healthy for you & your family. Confronting issues such as decorating, improving insulation & heating, & choosing furnishings that do the least possible damage to ourselves & our planet. F.L UK 2004 PB 192pp$A29.95

Heat: How To Stop The Planet  From Burning Monbiot G
For the first time, Heat demonstrates that we can achieve the necessary cut- a 90% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030- without bringing civilization to an end. Monbiot supports his proposals with a rigorous investigation into what works, what doesn’t, how much it costs, and what the problems might be.
George Monbiot US 2007 276pp HB $A39.50 (01/09)

Healthy House Creating a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly home. Baggs, S. & J
Most of us live in houses full of plastic, treated timber, toxic paint & electrical equipment, causing indoor pollution up to 20 times more toxic than that outdoors. By following the guiding principles of the Healthy House you can contribute to our shared future by creating a home harming neither you nor the planet.Harper, Aust, 1996. 256pp PB $A O/P

HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Architecture Mendler, Sandra F. Odell, William
In this comprehensive guide, the world's largest architectural/engineering design firm helps architects, engineers, planners, interior designers & landscape architects integrate sustainable design strategies into their work. Featuring twenty four case studies of a variety of international HOK projects, it shows how sustainable design thinking can improve projects within the conventional constraints of budget, schedule & market demand. It provides practical guidelines that enhance real projects. JWiley USA, 2000, 412pp HB $A 146.95

HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design  2^nd Ed  Mendler, S.F., William O. & Lazarus, M.A.
A practical reference guide on the integration of sustainable, high performance design. Covering major sustainability issues on an introductory level, this updated edition offers great emphasis on the project process, cost implications, case studies & lessons learned based on HOK's wide range of project experiences. JWiley, UK, 2006, 480pp, HB. $A123.95

The HOME House project: the future of affordable housing Brown D.J.
Recording the multi-year, national design initiative by the South Eastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. This competition was aimed at challenging designers & architects to imagine (& design) a more sustainable & environmentally friendly form of housing for low & moderate-income families. With over 440 initial worldwide entries, this book publishes the 25 prize-winning designs as well as fifty other selected submissions. With accompanying texts by Michael Sorkin, Ben Nicholson, Steve Badanes & Project Director David Brown's overview of the project, this is an insightful & inspiring book. MIT Press USA2005 PB 127pp$A56.95

HOMEWORK: Handbuilt Shelter Kahn L.
Building on the enormous success of the original publication Shelter, Lloyd Kahn continues his odyssey of finding a& exploring the most magnificent & unusual hand-built houses in existence. Among the intriguing domiciles described here are a Japanese-style stilt house accessible only by a cable across a river; a stone house in a South African valley whose roof serves as a baboon trampoline; multi-level tree-houses on the South China Sea; & a bottle house in the Nevada desert. Over 1,500 photos illustrate various innovative architectural styles & natural building materials that have gained popularity in the last two decades such as cob, papercrete, bamboo, adobe, strawbale, timber framing, & earthbags. It is a must for anyone one fascinated with alternative building techniques. Shelter USA 2004 PB 244pp $A55.00

House of Straw: a Natural Building Odyssey Roberts, C.
This is a memoir of the building of a house, of the single mother with two teenage sons, little money and few practical skills  who built herself a this "house of straw" in Arizona. A personal story to inspire other. Chelsea, USA, 2002 238pp $A45.00

Houses in Motion: Kronenburg, R  2nd Ed
JWiley, UK 2002 168pp PB $A59.95

House That Jill Built  Ostrow, J.
With millions of women now buying their own tools, it seems timely for this book to be printed. Taking the handywoman in all of us one giant step forward, this groundbreaking guide shares the process of creating a personal dream home, through the eyes & experiences of women who have been there. With a portion of the author's royalties pledged to the Women Build program of Habitat for Humanity International, this is far more than the usual “how to book”. Gibb Smith, USA, 2005, 166pp, PB. $A39.95

Ideas for the New Millennium 2nd Edition Ellyard, Peter
A new culture is emerging that Ellyard calls "planetism" In urging the creation of an ecologically, socially and culturally sustainable society in the 21st century,he offers a challenging vision for our own future and that of  generations to come. MUP, Aust., 2001 256pp PB $A27.45

Imaging Sustainability Lewis H. & Ryan C. (eds)
Sustainability has become more than a topic of technology and performance, as its meaning continues to be understood in various social, political and cultural levels. This publication is a collection of critical essays by Australian and local contributors on the current condition of the relationship between sustainability, design and the built environment. RMIT 2006 Aust 129pp PB  $A33.00

In Detail: Cost-Effective Building economic concepts & constructions Schittich, C editor
The lastest in this very reliable series from Detail , Cost Effective Building presents projects that are often overshadowed by more extravagant and costly productions. Tight budgets do not preclude innovation and quality and the variety of projects chosen show this. Birkhauser Germany 2007 176pp HB $145.00

Infrastructure: Field guide to the industrial landscape  Hayes, B.
Infrastructure is a unique & spectacular guide, exploring all the major "ecosystems" of our modern industrial world, revealing what the structures are & why they are there & uncovering beauty in unexpected places. Covering agriculture, resources, energy, communication, transportation, manufacturing & waste, this is the perfect companion to the industrial landscape. Norton, USA, 2005, 536pp, HB. $A75.9

Integrated Environmental Planning Lein, James K.
Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2003, 228pp, PB $A 101.20

In the Bubble: Designing in a complex world  Thackara, J.
Exploring sustainable design principles with a focus on services, not things & at the heart of this title is a belief that ethics & responsibility can inform design decisions without impeding social & technical innovation. MIT, USA, 2005, 322pp, HB. $A55.95

Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design Szokolay, Steven V
The author presents an accessible reference that provides a full understanding of the physical basis of architectural design while linking it directly to bioclimatic principles. The reader is shown not only how to design & control indoor environmental conditions such as heat, light & sound, but also how to create these required indoor conditions with little or no use of non-renewable energy, The title introduces the relationship between technology & design decisions providing a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design. ArchiPress UK 2004 PB 328pp $A77.00

Landscrapers Building with the Land Betsky, Aaron
Presenting structures from Zaha Hadid's Landesgartenschau pavilion in Germany to MVRVD's villa VRPO in the Netherlands & from Future System's hill-burrowing house in Wales to May Lin's Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, more than 50 projects reveal the breadth & depth of this direction in architecture. Begining a global tour with an introduction that considers our historical preoccupation with communing with the land through building. T&HUK 2002 HB 193pp $A105.00
New Edition now available $A55.00

Low-Cost Pole Building Construction: The complete how-to book. Wolfe R, Merriless D, Loveday E
As the title suggests, this book is for those builders, self-builders and architects looking for a practical, no non-sense guide to constructing a Pole building. With many examples of buildings, details, drawings, photographs, tables, guides, plans and more. A great book, and an excellent guide and introduction to the genre. Storey Books, USA, 1980. PB 183pp $A 39.00

Low Tech Houses - Sustainable Architecture Mostaedi
From around the world, architects &clients alike are realising the urgency of designing houses for a sustainable future yet also still strive to achieve visually uncompromising forms. This publication offers solutions to have the best of both worlds which have been built, appreciated & operated successfully from every angle. Including technical drawings & specifications, it offers techniques such as adobe, reused timber & building with earth whilst showing examples of implementing the use of sun, wind & light into design as both a visual element & natural heating/lighting/ventilation. It includes the work of Australian Greg Burgess as well as the likes of Shigeru Ban. Links, Spain, 2003, 178pp HB $A99.95

Mainstreaming Sustainable Architecture Paschich, E & Zimmermen, J
Illustrating a systematic approach to design & construction in which the various components, such as passive solar techniques, earth air conditioning, vapour-permeable ceilings & cellulose insulation, operate synergistically to achieve environmental goals. High Desert Press USA 2004 PB 126pp $A35.00

Making Your Home Sustainable: Guide to retrofitting  Wrigley, D.
A practical & easy-to-follow guide for home-owners, builders & architects who are concerned about the effects of climate change, environmental degradation & want to do something about reversing the trend. Shows how simple modifications to existing homes can help to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases & utilise natural rather than imported energies & resources. Scribe, Australia, 2005, 144pp, PB. $A42.95

Marketing Green Building Services: Strategies for success. Yudelson, J
The one resource needed to succeed in the green building marketplace, with all the information needed to respond to the fast- growing market for green buildings, design, construction services and products. Architectural Press Oxford 2008 282pp. PB A $79.95

Matter & Mind in Architecture Alvar Aalto Foundation
Rakennustieto, Finland, 2000, HB $A O/P

Mooring site Amsterdam: Living on water. Arcam
An inspirational book about the way in which Amterdammers have made water habitable through the ages by making us of its historic ships, arks and ingenious schemes for utilizing spaces which water affords today and for the future. Arcam Netherlands 2007 178pp. A$64.90

More Straw Bale Building:a Complete Guide to Designing & Building with Straw  Magwood C. Mack P. & Therrien T.
Easy to build, affordable, energy efficient & environmentally friendly, straw construction can be designed to match anyone’s personal space needs. Completely up to date with the latest techniques, this book has been rewritten since the original bestseller. Leading designers & builders through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding & choosing bales; developing plans & covering technical information on roofing, electrical, plumbing & heating systems. NSPub Canada 2005 278pp PB$A 60.00

Mud Brick and Earth Building the Chinese Way Edwards, R & Wei-Hao, L.
 Rams Skull Press, Aust 158pp PB $A 24.00

Mud Brick Techniques Edwards, R
Rams Skull Press, Aust. 48pp PB $A 7.65

Natural Architecture Rocca A
PAP US/ 22 Publishing Italy 2007 215pp PB $A69.50 (12/09)

Natural Building: A Guide to Materials and Techniques Woolley T.
A practical guide that is concerned with using natural, renewable and sustainable materials in building. Earth, timber, straw-bale, lime and masonry, green roofs and natural insulation materials are some of the topics touched
Crowood Press 2006 UK 192pp $A60.00

Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture Fathy, H 
Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates. Chicago UP,  U.S.A, 1986. 172pp HB $A 64.90

The Natural House Catalogue Pearson D.
If you are looking to design a truly healthy home this is the book that draws on the very latest environmentally sound technology whilst providing all the information you need to create & maintain your ideal living environment. With the enormous number of materials, products & services now offered, this book is an ideal reference. Fireside USA 2004 PB288pp $A49.95

Natural Remodelling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing your home into harmony with Nature.
Lerner, K & Venolia, C
This American guide teaches the basics of ecological renovation, from planning your project to choosing materials and making your home more energy-efficient. It presents both simple and advanced tools you need to create a beautiful green haven of your own. Lark Books USA  280pp. PB $A45.00

Nature-Friendly Communities: Habitat protection and land use planning  Duerlsen, C. & Snyder, C.
Featuring creative examples of the most successful nature protection programs in towns & counties across America. Island, USA, 2005, 422pp, PB. $A 59.90

New Autonomous House Vale, B & R
In 1975, the Vales groundbreaking "The Autonomous House" was published & was regarded as a manifesto for the building of homes that do not pollute the earth or squander its resources. "The New Autonomous House" records the building of a house in the British Midlands, based on these principles. The intention was to provide a thought -provoking, practical solution that is inexpensive to build & maintain. The book includes 37 drawings, charts, & detailed information, with a concluding chapter summarising the effectiveness of the individual component, after five years of occupation. The authors who now live & work in New Zealand, have just completed a very successful lecture tour of Australia T&H UK, 2000. 256pp HB $A 67.00 PB $A55.00

New Ecological Home The, A complete guide to Green Building Options Chiras D.
This overview of green home-building techniques covers not only the ‘how-to’ information, but also provides you with detailed information on materials, products & technologies also. Written for home-builders, architects & contractors, it includes chapters on green building materials, earth-sheltered architecture, passive solar heating & cooling, sustainable approaches to water & waste, energy efficiency & environmental landscaping. Chelsea Green USA 2005 PB 325pp A$65.00

New Natural House Pearson, D.
Pearson has completely revised & updated his work first published in the Natural House Book in 1989 to present the healthy house for the 1990s & beyond. The index of resources are all Australian or New Zealand sources.Harper Collins, Aust 1998. 304 pp PB $AO/P

New Old Houses: Designing with reclaimed materials  Knapp, E.
A blueprint for blending the past & present in home & business design, this book emphasises the use of vintage materials. The examples within provide tips on utilising these elements to add character to a new home & offer a natural & creative ways to incorporate the patina of age-old materials into any design. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2005, 160pp, PB. $A32.95

New Organic Architecture; The Breaking Waves Pearson, David
Describing a way of building that is both aesthetically pleasing & kinder to the environment. It presents eight key themes drawn from the work of organic architects, with an emphasis on the inspiration, the roots & concepts behind the style, & the geometric & the environmental challenges architects have to overcome. Includes work by Australian Gregory Burgess (Brambuk Living Cultural Centre in the Grampians) as well as many other internationally renowned architects.GAIA Books, UK, 2001, 223pp, PB $A 59.95 HB $A85.00

The New Strawbale Home
The New Straw Bale Home compiles floor plans and images from thirty cutting-edge homes across North America, from California to Quebec, New Mexico to New England. It showcases a spectrum of regional styles and personal aesthetic choices, including urban homes that enhance their neighbourhoods, home office solutions, and country homes and hideaways. Gibbs Smith USA 2004 HB 189pp $A 60.00

A New Theory of Urban Design   Alexander, C.
Sixth in Alexander's Center for Environmental Structure Series.Oxford University Press, USA, 1987, 249pp. $A P/A

Notes on the Synthesis of Form, Alexander, Christopher
One of his earliest works, this theory text is about design methodology and the human   responsibility of the designed environment.
Harvard College, USA, 1964, 216pp. $A 38.50

The Passive Solar House Kachadorian J.
Offering a technique for building homes that heat &cool themselves in a wide range of different climates, using ordinary building materials available anywhere & with methods familiar to all building contractors & many do-it-yourselfers. This is a building book for the next century. Applicable to a diversity of regions, climates, budgets, & styles of architecture, Kachadorian's techniques translate the essentials of timeless solar design (siting a home in harmony with nature, using windows as solar collectors, achieving year-round comfort by balancing good insulation with healthy supplies of fresh air) into practical wisdom for today's new generation of solar builders. Chelsea Green, USA, 1997. PB 202pp $A 59.95

Off the Grid Homes: Case Studies For Sustainable Living Ryker L
Presents the possible ways to harness the power of the environment by utilising clean-energy generators, such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, solar water heaters and geothermal systems, to conserve precious resources and save money. Gibbs Smith USA 2007 128pp PB $A35.00 (20/08)

Organic Approach to Architecture (The) Gans, Deborah, Kuz, Zehra
With its promise of environmental symbiosis, the idea of the organic is re-emerging currently across many fields of science, technology & design. This publication captures this movement in architecture & the attitudes & discourses surrounding it. Drawn from a symposium organised by the editors, the chapters & panel discussions address topical issues of genetic technologies, cyber & geometric morphing, environmentalism, landscape & infrastructure.Wiley USA 2003 PB 190pp $A71.95

Out of the Square: unique contemporary residences Crafti S.
Produced by the prolific Australian architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti, this latest publication focuses on all that is left-of-centre in domestic architecture. With a selection of buildings from over a ten year period Crafti informs the reader of the architects intentions, whilst explaining the variety of materials and technologies that were used in the construction of these unusual homes. With a selection of beautiful photographs and plans this title features work by BKK, Alex Popov, Cassandra Complex, Dale-Jones Evans and Wood Marsh, to mention a few. Images Aust 2005 HB 160pp  $A59.95

Pattern Language Alexander, C
There exists basic patterns of interaction between people, buildings, roads, & the environment The second & most popular volume of Alexander's books that influenced a generation, published by the Center for Environmental Structure at Berkeley University in California. OUP, USA, 1977 1216pp HB $A 110.00

Practical Pole Building Construction with Plans for Barns, Cabins and Outbuildings Seddon. L, Williamson,
USA, 1985.   183pp PB $A33.95

The Production of Houses, Alexander, Christopher
Fifth in Alexander's Center for Environmental Structure Series.Oxford University Press, USA, 1985, 383pp. $AP/A

Pole Building Projects Over 25 Low-Cost Plans Burch, M
Garden Way, USA, 1993.  200pp PB $A P/A

Practical Strawbale Building  Hollis, M.
Features the best current practices & introduces new ideas on a practical step-by-step approach, supported by technical data & analysis. Starting from how straw bales are made, it describes the building of both in-fill & load-bearing walls, discusses the properties of materials used to plaster the walls, & details how particular features are incorporated, such as windows, doors, arches, plumbing & electrical. It especially describes new methods that enable the construction of straighter, thinner an easier-to-plaster walls. Landlinks Aust 2005PB, 98pp$A 29.95

Proceed & Be Bold: Rural Studio after Samuel Mockbee  Oppenheimer-Dean, A. & Hursley, T.
In 1992 Samuel Mockbee launched the Rural Studio to create homes & community buildings for the poor while offering hands-on architecture training for coming generations. He created striking buildings of exceptional design using recycled & curious materials: hay bales, surplus tires, leftover carpet tiles, even a discarded 1980 Chevy Caprice windshield. Mockbee died in 2001, yet the Rural Studio has continued to thrive as a tribute to its founder's vision. In 2004 the AIA posthumously awarded Mockbee its highest honour, the Gold Medal for Architecture. This new book explains the changes the studio has undergone during the last four years & its continuing ability to "proceed & be bold," as Mockbee counselled. PAP, USA, 2005, 175pp, PB. $A 60.00

Quarterly Essay # 9. Beautiful Lies: population and environment in Australia Flannery,T ed
Tim Flannery launches an attack on the various lies that we tell ourselves about our resources, our past & our future. From the lie of terra nullius that made us ignore the aborigines knowledge of the environment to the Snowy mountains Scheme that damaged our river system for the sake of white immigration, & the myths surrounding multiculturalism. The book concludes with questions of the ways in which we can discharge our responsibility to the refugees who are victims of American policies we collude with. Presenting wide set range of political, intellectual & cultural opinion Black Inc, Aust, 2003.119pp $A 11.95.

Rain Gardens: Managing Water Sustainably in the Garden and Designed Landscape Dunnett N & Clayden A
Describes how to make the most of rainwater, through a new and exciting concept of the ‘rain garden’, which combines environmental benefits with aesthetic considerations, to bring purpose and individuality to a garden or landscape. Drawing on examples from around the world, each feature is described in photographs and sketches. Timber Press USA 2007 188pp HB $A59.95

Rammed Earth - Martin Rauch. Kapfinger, Otto Ed.
Martin Rauch is a leading architect specializing in rammed earth buildings. Combining ancient technologies, basic materials and new technology and methods, Rauch's work has qualified him as a expert of international stature. This book is for anybody interested in sustainable earth buildings, those interested in technological hybrids, or for the architect interested in a body of work that demonstrates the capabilities and benefits of rammed earth buildings. Rauch's work is sensual, simple and elegant. Birkhauser, Swiss, 2001. HB 159pp $A P.O.A