Nothing short of a design revolution is underway as architects, artists, designers, engineers, and self-builders confront climate change, polluting plastics, global migration, rapidly expanding cities and an aging population. Houses That Can Save the World by Courtenay Smith and Sean Topham shows how creative thinkers are embracing new challenges in building.
The book is like a global treasure hunt for homes that actually make a difference. It is packed with jaw-dropping solutions, from 3D-printed villages to flood-proof floating houses. The authors take readers on an armchair tour of ingenious homes, including in Africa, China and the United Kingdom.
With dreamy, gorgeous visuals that are ideal to serve as a coffee table book, it also offers practical ideas. Need to rethink a tiny apartment? There’s a chapter for that. Dreaming of a self-built eco-haven? They’ve got blueprints.
It’s a manifesto for anyone who wants their space to be bold, beautiful and kind to the Earth. This book is a must-have for design enthusiasts, eco-conscious homeowners and anyone curious about the future of sustainable living.
Rima Parikh is the owner of the Thinking Spot, which focuses on STEM-related books and games. Read more at thethinkingspot.us.
