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The shape of green : (Hosey, Lance.)
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The shape of green :
Subtitle:
 aesthetics, ecology, and design /
Author:
 Hosey, Lance. Search Author in Amazon Books

Publisher:
Island Press,
ISBN:
 9781610910316
Edition:
 c2012.
Classification:
 NK1520
Detailed notes
    - Includes bibliographical references and index.
    - The sustainability of beauty -- The aesthetic imperative -- Three principles -- Many senses -- Ecology and imagery -- The animation of everyday things -- The architecture of difference -- The natural selection of cities -- Visions of Earth -- Epilogue: A beauty manifesto.
    - Do energy-efficient cars have to be boring? Are green buildings necessarily unsightly? Is sustainability incompatible with beauty? Lance Hosey's answer is a resounding "no," and in "The Shape of Green" he argues that for far too long sustainable design has neglected aesthetics. If green is to fulfil its promise, it must be both efficient and appealing. Hosey shows how design at all scales, from products to buildings to cities, can effectively marry art and science. In addition to examining fundamental principles of aesthetics - what makes something attractive or emotionally pleasing - Hosey connects them with down-to-earth design challenges. How can a city become both energy-efficient and comforting? Could buildings be constructed of porous materials that simultaneously capture carbon dioxide and soothe the skin? What can a child's love of a shabby old stuffed animal teach designers about how to captivate consumers and lengthen the lives of their products? Hosey's refreshing analysis represents an important step toward making beauty an essential part of green design. He believes the design community is up to the challenge and that designers can promote sustainability by embracing what they have always cared about most - the basic shape of things.
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