The shape of green : aesthetics, ecology, and design / Lance Hosey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hosey, Lance.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable design.

Sustainable architecture.

Green technology.

Aesthetics.

Sustainability.

Environmentalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Island Press, 2012.

Summary:

Does going green change the face of design or only its content? The first book to outline principles for the aesthetics of sustainable design, The Shape of Green argues that beauty is inherent to sustainability, for how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. In addition to examining what makes something attractive or emotionally pleasing, Hosey connects these questions with practical design challenges. Can the shape of a car make it more aerodynamic and more attractive at the same time? Could buildings be constructed of porous materials that simultaneously clean the air and soothe the skin? Can cities become verdant, productive landscapes instead of wastelands of concrete? Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, Hosey demonstrates that form and image can enhance conservation, comfort, and community at every scale of design, from products to buildings to cities. Fully embracing the principles of ecology could revolutionize every aspect of design, in substance and in style. Aesthetic attraction isn't a superficial concern - it's an environmental imperative. Beauty could save the planet.

Contents:

""About Island Press ""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""1. The Sustainability of Beauty""; ""2. The Aesthetic Imperative""; ""3. Three Principles""; ""4. Many Senses""; ""5. Ecology and Imagery""; ""6. The Animation of Everyday Things""; ""7. The Architecture of Difference""; ""8. The Natural Selection of Cities""; ""9. Visions of Earth""; ""Epilogue: A Beauty Manifesto""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Selected References""; ""Illustration and Photograph Credits""; ""Index""; ""Board of Directors ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61091-214-4

OCLC:

795124252