As we celebrate Earth Day, we would like to introduce you to a list of titles which explore the ambitious actions and initiatives being brought to …
Books to build a better future
A more sustainable future is yet to be built, but through collective action the next generation could have it in their sights. As we celebrate Earth Day, we would like to introduce you to a list of titles which explore the ambitious actions and initiatives being brought to life across the globe, meeting tomorrow’s demand in clever, forward-thinking ways.
A list of books to build a better future
The global peasant movement La Vía Campesina coined the term “food sovereignty” in 1996. Unlike food security, which in its basic form means to have …
“Although urban agriculture is nothing new, a decade ago it was more underground, but today cities everywhere are adopting new practices,” explains …
Community gardens were designed to create a shared land resource. Most consider these spaces as we know them today to have originated with the …
We are what we eat, but do you know what you’re eating? As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring inner-city agriculture has become an important tool in enriching quality of life for many. From underground mushroom farms to rooftop beekeeping, Urban Farmers explores the fascinating and diverse world of planting, growing, and harvesting.
For centuries humanity has been intent on creating the ideal city, a utopian-like vision that has driven civilizations into near extinction in a …
From monumental corporate buildings to humanitarian work in flood-prone rural villages, Pakistan’s first prominent female architect Yasmeen Lari has …
The city can be a place of promise: community, jobs, services, education, health care, endless dining options, and opportunities for social and …
Robin Chase’s work has reshaped mobility in cities and our understanding of how we can share resources. Offering a compelling vision for a greener …
The perfect city is yet to be built, but through collective actions the next generation could have it in sight.

SPACE10 and gestalten have joined forces on The Ideal City to explore a better way forward. There is no one ideal city, this perfect place is yet to be built. But around the world, ambitious designers and community leaders are evolving and rethinking cities for the climate, economy, and social conditions. Through a showcase of projects, this book explores how urban design can be for the wellbeing of people and the planet. Video by Barkas Find out more via https://gestalten.com/products/the-ideal-city-space10
Throughout much of civilization, architecture has been a medium that marries a residence with verdure and vegetation. One of the first and most …
Embracing this ubiquitous trend, Evergreen Architecture surveys a broad spectrum of residential, institutional, urban, and rural spaces. But as change occurs and solutions to the climate crisis are being integrated on the ground, many new questions are posed. How do residents keep moss-covered walls alive? How can a skyscraper uphold the weight of hundreds of trees?
"Bikepacking is a fresh term, widely regarded as the minimalist, off-the-beaten-track evolution of traditional bike touring—a fusion of multiday …
They say that what matters is the journey and not the destination, and that couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to bicycle touring. Pack your bag! Taking the roads less traveled, Bikepacking explores surroundings every pedal of the way whilst embracing the freedom nature offers. Long-distance cycling is more than a method of transportation, it’s a vibrant traveling philosophy.
Nearly two hundred years ago, French lawyer Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote: "Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es" (Tell me what you …