Off the Grid: Houses for Escape

The ultimate escapist collection of environmentally sustainable houses cabins and retreats this book circles the globe to find the best eco-architecture in the most stunning and remote locations.ÊThe imperative to reduce our carbon footprint and focus on renewable energy is having a profound impact on our daily lives and the way we think about living spaces. Surveying some of the worldÕs most innovative off-grid homes Off the Grid reveals the creative architecture and cutting-edge technologies that are redefining where and how we live?enabling us to escape to some of the most extraordinary and secluded natural environments on the planet.Dominic Bradbury tells the story of how innovative architects have made everyday living in the most wild and remote locations of the United States Europe Asia and Australia not only feasible as all of the homes featured are largely self-sustaining in terms of energy water and in some cases food but also a rewarding and tempting reality.From snowbound cabins in the far Northern Hemisphere to coastal retreats that can only be accessed by boat this fully illustrated overview explains the diverse ways in which architects are tackling extreme climates remoteness and sustainability challenges to enable a new way of life that is both liberating and responsible wherever on Earth you happen to be. 400 color illustrations

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 1 edition (March 19 2019)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0500021422

ISBN-13: 978-0500021422

Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 1.2 x 11.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds