Download or read book Eco Chic Home written by and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eco chic Home written by Emily Anderson and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By featuring more than sixty projects that embrace the popular eco-ethic, Emily Anderson takes the DIY genre to every room in the house. From detailed instructions on turning old sweaters into hand-knotted rugs to tips on assessing local thrift shops and estate sales, Anderson makes re-styling a home practical and fresh at a very low cost.
Download or read book Eco chic written by Sandy Black and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a comprehensive survey of this highly pertinent subject, leading academic Sandy Black examines the way the fashion industry is changing to accommodate the environmental concerns of the twenty first century. She exposes the naked truth behind the clothes we wear, exploring alternate practices and assessing their feasibility. Using case studies of designers from the catwalks and the high street, including Katharine Hamnett, Marks and Spencer and Linda Loudermilk, the book illustrates how these processes are finding their way into the industry, and shows how ethical fashion has moved on from its traditional connotations of hemp shirts and rope sandals. Fashion and environmental awareness are two concerns that do not comfortably sit side by side. Over the past ten years, high street fashion, led by global chains, has become ever more affordable and disposable. The sourcing of materials, the manufacture and the distribution of clothes have become the dirty secrets of the beautiful industry. Eco-Chic continues Black Dog’s commitment to the environment and to responsible design. Lavishly illustrated, it is a timely publication that will appeal equally to the fashion conscious and environmentally aware.
Download or read book Urban Eco Chic written by Oliver Heath and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interior design.
Download or read book Decorating with Papercraft written by Clare Young and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorate the home with the 25 fun and fabulous eco-friendly papercraft projects featured in this inspiring new collection. Conjure up tea light lanterns, vintage flower lampshades, or decorative bowls--all made from paper, both new and recycled.
Download or read book Conscious Style Home written by Danny Seo and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-09-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowned by "People" magazine as the "eco-groovy Martha Stewart", Seo shows that it doesn't take much time, money, or effort to make an eco-friendly home. Illustrations. Photos.
Download or read book Eco Chic written by Matilda Lee and published by Gaia. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic" gives you the full story on this fashion phenomenon, from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, to how you can create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping. You will discover how to spot and avoid garments produced in sweatshops and why supermarket 'fast clothes' make both you and the planet sick. This book will allow you to look great but also feel good about your impact on other people and the planet as a whole.
Download or read book Green Living by Design written by Jean Nayar and published by Filipacchi Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laid out in an easy-to-follow format with step-by-step instructions, special tips, and material guides, this reference makes it easier than ever to remodel, renovate, or decorate a home without hurting the planet.
Download or read book Knack Green Decorating Remodeling written by Heather Paper and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features: Furniture & Fabrics Wall & Window Coverings Floors & Countertops Bed & Bath Lighting Babies & Children Pets Outdoor Living Finishing Touches
Download or read book Eco Chic A Guide to Stylish Upcycling and Repurposing DIY Projects written by Catricia L Roberson and published by Catricia L. Roberson. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the world of sustainable style with Eco-Chic: A Guide to Stylish Upcycling and Repurposing DIY Projects. This book is your passport to a fashion-forward, eco-conscious lifestyle. Uncover the secrets of turning ordinary items into chic treasures, embracing the art of upcycling. From runway-inspired clothing to trendy home decor, redefine your style and contribute to a greener planet. Elevate your creativity, reduce your environmental footprint, and step into the realm of Eco-Chic—a guide that transforms fashion into a force for positive change.
Download or read book Living Like Ed written by Ed Begley, Jr. and published by Crown. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic. From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.
Download or read book Green Consumption written by Bart Barendregt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green lifestyles and ethical consumption have become increasingly popular strategies in moving towards environmentally-friendly societies and combating global poverty. Where previously environmentalists saw excess consumption as central to the problem, green consumerism now places consumption at the heart of the solution. However, ethical and sustainable consumption are also important forms of central to the creation and maintenance of class distinction. Green Consumption scrutinizes the emergent phenomenon of what this book terms eco-chic: a combination of lifestyle politics, environmentalism, spirituality, beauty and health. Eco-chic connects ethical, sustainable and elite consumption. It is increasingly part of the identity kit of certain sections of society, who seek to combine taste and style with care for personal wellness and the environment. This book deals with eco-chic as a set of activities, an ideological framework and a popular marketing strategy, offering a critical examination of its manifestations in both the global North and South. The diverse case studies presented in this book range from Basque sheep cheese production and Ghanaian Afro-chic hairstyles to Asian tropical spa culture and Dutch fair-trade jewellery initiatives. The authors assess the ways in which eco-chic, with its apparent paradox of consumption and idealism, can make a genuine contribution to solving some of the most pressing problems of our time.
Download or read book Dreaming Green written by Lisa Sharkey and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2008 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone with eco-friendly ideals as well as a penchant for high style,Dreaming Greenshowcases seventeen inspiring homes that are at once luxurious, beautiful, and fashioned inside and out with green materials, design, and details. While renovating their Manhattan brownstone, Lisa Sharkey and LEED-accredited architect Paul Gleicher’s top priority was to create a home that was light on the earth and completely free of the harmful products that are often found in building and decorative supplies. A sophisticated couple who entertain frequently, Sharkey and Gleicher also demanded a home that was beautiful from the basement to the top floor’s sunroom. They sourced stylish and elegant materials, designed small and large spaces for flawless efficiency, and finished the project with responsible yet stunning finds. Dreaming Greenfeatures the Sharkey-Gleicher brownstone as well as sixteen other environmentally responsible, impeccably designed residences that will stir readers to reimagine their homes as places that marry responsibility and beauty. From cities and suburbs to the countryside,Dreaming Greenshowcases places of myriad sizes, shapes, and styles. Each space, with its floors, gorgeous fabrics, nontoxic paints and finishes, wall coverings, furniture, fixtures, use of recycled materials, and other details, is a treasure for the eye and a gift to the earth. What’s more, Sharkey and Gleicher highlight unseen design elements that conserve resources, such as passive heating and cooling methods and ideas for low-impact building and renovation, among other innovations. The spaces on display here prove that saving the earth never needs to compromise comfort and elegance. Make yourself at home and lose yourself in: • An English Tudor–style home in Austin, Texas, that was built from cast earth clay and utilizes a wind-powered energy system. The home is decorated throughout with gorgeous antiquities and salvaged materials. • An upstate New York eco-farmhouse perfectly situated on a hilltop and designed to catch the breezes from the surrounding Berkshire hills. The owner-architect used local craftspeople—none based more than a mile away—to further the “buy local” ideal. • An Ann Arbor, Michigan, “sunhome” built to capture the sun’s rays for maximum heating and lighting. The modern marvel is U-shaped to accommodate an eighty-year-old magnolia growing on the property. • A glamorous southern showplace in Atlanta, Georgia, which the owners christened “Ecomanor.” It hearkens back to the stateliness of an earlier time but is also a model of contemporary energy efficiency and sustainability. Lavishly photographed,Dreaming Greenalso boasts an invaluable resource section—a boon to anyone embarking on making a green home, renovating a current residence into one, or just dreaming about doing so.Dreaming Greenis both a practical guide and a rich source of inspiration.
Download or read book Eco Chic Decorating written by Leisure Arts and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2009 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eco-Chic Decorating, 120+ ideas. Create amazing furniture, accessories, and gifts that cost only a little time and a few crafting supplies. No crafting experience required.
Download or read book 150 Best New Eco Home Ideas written by Francesc Zamora Mola and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the latest in sustainable architecture and environmentally friendly home design in this outstanding volume in the popular 150 Best series, which features nearly 500 pages of full-color photographs and dozens of inventive and decorative profiles. Architects, designers, and homeowners today looking for comfortable, beautiful dwellings with a minimal carbon footprint will find a cornucopia of ideas in this handsome compendium. A fabulous review of the most forward-thinking eco-friendly house designs being created today, 150 Best New Eco Home Ideas showcases the work of internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions around the globe. From solar paneling and wind energy systems to environmentally-friendly heating and cooling solutions and thermal glazing to trombe walls, 150 Best New Eco Home Ideas covers the latest trends and breakthroughs in eco homes. Inspiring and inventive, this lush sourcebook is essential for architects, designers, interior decorators, and all conscientious homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes with only a fraction of the environmental impact of those using conventional methods.
Download or read book Kolenik written by Robert Kolenik and published by Lannoo Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kolenik's style can be defined by the delicate, tasteful and surprising mix of natural and luxurious materials, resulting in a unique design. Together with a group of dedicated architects and designers, Kolenik is responsible for a variety of projects, corporate and private, product design and a furniture line. This book shows his top projects and vision on design. With his inspiring work, Kolenik has created a new vision on design. Text in English and Dutch. AUTHOR: After having studied marketing, Robert Kolenik (32) took over his father's company in 2005 and established 'Kolenik Eco Chic Design'. His first assignment as a designer was for a cocktail bar in 2008. Despite the economic crisis, his reputation increased. Kolenik is co-founder of the 'Plastic Soup Foundation Junior', a project to educate children on the pollution of the environment and the oceans by means of plastic. SELLING POINTS: * Kolenik is conquering the international world of design. He is famous for designing the Amsterdam Fletcher Hotel and known for his eco-chic style 260 colour
Download or read book 150 Best Eco House Ideas written by Marta Serrats and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an extensive collection of full-color photographs, 150 Best Eco House Ideas features eco-friendly house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. Included here are the latest innovations in sustainable home design, including solar paneling, wind energy systems, environmentally-friendly heating and cooling solutions, thermal glazing, and trombe walls. 150 Best Eco House Ideas covering the diversity of current trends in sustainable home design, and is both the perfect resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, as well an inspirational sourcebook for all homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes that cause only a fraction of the environmental impact of those created using conventional building methods.
