HOUSE AND HOME

A big thank you to Eimear, the Editor of House and Home for the mention in the 'Green List'. The focus of this month’s fantastic House and Home is environmentally friendly design. There are great articles on people such as Brian O' Brien of Solearth, Johanna Harmala of Valoearth and Laura Farrell of Scudding Clouds. If you are interested in eco friendly design and where to source it then this is the issue for you my friends. Also a massive thank you to Paul the photographer and Rosie at Cultivate for letting us take the photos there and disrupting the whole place in the process. Cheers.

WHAT THE BOOK?

Continuing the book theme, here are two more books that I have always found helpful. Alan Berman’s The Healthy Home Handbook is a good choice for anyone trying to make their home more environmentally friendly. I am a big fan of books that have lots of beautiful interior shots that I can drool over and this book is no exception. However it’s not all about aesthetics, there is lots of practical advice that is expertly and clearly explained too. Great for both inspiration and information.

WHAT THE BOOK TOO

The second book is The Whole House Book by Cindy Harris and Pat Borer. This is a bible for anyone with an interest in ecological building. Cindy and Pat have both been involved in the Centre for Alternative Technology which has earned them many years of valuable experience in the field. This book covers everything from the initial site, to choosing materials and a selection of case studies. If it’s information you’re after then look no further.

SEO GOOD

Danny Seo is one of the leaders of the field when it comes to environmentally friendly homes. I bought his book Conscious Style Home a couple of years ago and I would recommend it to anyone interested in sustainable design. You can read his daily blog here. He has currently worked on a range of eco friendly products with the US retailing giants JC Penny in their effort to Go Green. Here are a few of the items that will be available in the stores.