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  • Ecoart in Action

    Activities, Case Studies, and Provocations for Classrooms and Communities

    Edited by Amara Geffen, Ann Rosenthal, Chris Fremantle, Aviva Rahmani ...
    Ready-to-go, vetted approaches for facilitating artistic environmental projectsHow do we educate those who feel an urgency to address our environmental and social challenges? What ethical concerns do art-makers face who are committed to a deep green agenda? How can we refocus education to emphasize integrative thinking and inspire hope? What role might art play in actualizing environmental ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

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  • Saving Time

    Discovering a Life Beyond Productivity Culture

    by Jenny Odell ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The visionary author of How to Do Nothing returns to challenge the notion that ‘time is money.’ . . . Expect to feel changed by this radical way of seeing.”—Esquire“One of the most important books I’ve read in my life.”—Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Chicago Public Library, Electric Lit</... ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Rewilding Our Hearts

    Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence

    by Marc Bekoff ...
    In wildlife conservation, rewilding refers to restoring habitats and creating corridors between preserved lands to allow declining populations to rebound. Marc Bekoff, one of the world’s leading animal experts and activists, here applies rewilding to human attitudes. Rewilding Our Hearts invites readers to do the essential work of becoming reenchanted with the world, acting from the inside out, ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Biophilic Design

    The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life

    by Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen, Martin Mador ...
    "When nature inspires our architecture-not just how it looks but how buildings and communities actually function-we will have made great strides as a society. Biophilic Design provides us with tremendous insight into the 'why,' then builds us a road map for what is sure to be the next great design journey of our times."-Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman, U.S. Green Building ... Read more

    $113.99 CAD

  • Design and Ethics

    Reflections on Practice

    Edited by Emma Felton, Oksana Zelenko, Suzi Vaughan ...
    The value of design for contributing to environmental solutions and a sustainable future is increasingly recognised. It spans many spheres of everyday life, and the ethical dimension of design practice that considers environmental, social and economic sustainability is compelling.Approaches to design recognise design as a practice that can transform human experience and understanding, expanding ... Read more

    $85.99 CAD

  • The Shape of Green

    Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design

    by Lance Hosey ...
    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 ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

  • The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy

    Skills for a Changing World

    Edited by Arran Stibbe ...
    A vital resource for sustainability educators, learners and decision-makers on how we can build a more sustainable future.In this ground-breaking book, leading sustainability educators are joined by permaculturists, literary critics, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians and philosophers in a deep reflection on the skills that people need to survive and thrive in the ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Regenerative Development and Design

    A Framework for Evolving Sustainability

    by Regenesis Group ...
    The evolution of sustainability, with a practical framework for integrationRegenerative Development and Design takes sustainability to the next level, and provides a framework for incorporating regenerative design principles into your current process. The Regenesis Group is a coalition of experienced design, land-use, planning, business, and development professionals who represent the forefront of ... Read more

    $91.99 CAD

  • Reshaping Environments

    An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability in a Complex World

    Edited by Helena Bender ...
    Reshaping Environments: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability in a Complex World draws together a team of specialist authors from disciplines including urban planning, social sciences, engineering and environmental science to examine the diverse influences humans have upon the natural environment. This interdisciplinary approach presents multifaceted responses for complex environmental ... Read more

    $87.99 CAD

  • Nature by Design

    The Practice of Biophilic Design

    by Stephen R. Kellert ...
    Biophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed during the long course of human evolution. In recent years, studies have revealed that this inclination continues to be a vital component to human health and wellbeing. Given the pace and scale of construction today with its adversarial, dominative relationship with nature, the integration of nature with ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Meaningful Stuff

    Design That Lasts

    by Jonathan Chapman ...
    Series series Design Thinking, Design Theory
    An argument for a design philosophy of better, not more.Never have we wanted, owned, and wasted so much stuff. Our consumptive path through modern life leaves a wake of social and ecological destruction--sneakers worn only once, bicycles barely even ridden, and forgotten smartphones languishing in drawers. By what perverse alchemy do our newest, coolest things so readily transform into meaningless ... Read more

    $27.19 CAD

  • Color Expressions: an Art Educational Voyage

    An Art Educational Voyage

    by Dr. Lonnie G. Ford ...
    Several years ago, I enrolled in a graduate course on educational research that focused on closing the achievement gap for African-American children. The course was structured to explore issues, causes and concerns for the achievement gap. Studying different educational outcomes, reading books and articles, we regularly shared our insights about some leading causes. Most importantly, we were ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD