Mudgirls Manifesto
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Mudgirls Manifesto
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Author : The Mudgirls Natural Building Collective
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2018-06-05
Mudgirls Manifesto written by The Mudgirls Natural Building Collective and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with Architecture categories.
Building a Revolution, one handful at a time. In the face of widespread burnout and a world gone crazy, how do we find things to say "yes" to, rather than a resounding "no"? On North America's West Coast, there's a group of rebel women who ten years ago chose to break free from a rigged economic and social system. They didn't take to the streets to lobby banks and governments to change their ways - they didn't have time for that. They had babies to feed and house. They reckoned that if nobody else was going to change the rules to support basic human needs and respect the biosphere, then we are all free to make our own rules. They chose action. They decided to teach themselves how to build houses using the most abundant material on earth - mud. They'd learn by building, gathering skills and allies. They'd have fun, sharing whatever they learned with whoever wanted to come along for the ride. The Mudgirls revolution was born. Part story of rebel women, grassroots self-governance, and community-building, part incendiary political and economic tract, and part practical guide to building natural homes for real people. Mudgirls Manifesto is about respecting the earth, each other, and crafting meaningful lives. A powerful, positive antidote to troubled times.
The Growing Trend Of Living Small
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Author : Ella Harris
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-01-31
The Growing Trend Of Living Small written by Ella Harris and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-31 with Social Science categories.
This book examines the growing trend for housing models that shrink private living space and seeks to understand the implications of these shrinking domestic worlds. Small spaces have become big business. Reducing the size of our homes, and the amount of stuff within them, is increasingly sold as a catch-all solution to the stresses of modern life and the need to reduce our carbon footprint. Shrinking living space is being repackaged in a neoliberal capitalist context as a lifestyle choice rather than the consequence of diminishing choice in the face of what has become a long-term housing ‘crisis’. What does this mean for how we live in the long term, and is there a dark side to the promise of a simpler, more sustainable home life? Shrinking Domesticities brings together research from across the social sciences, planning and architecture to explore these issues. From co-living developments to the Tiny House Movement, self-storage units to practices of ‘de-stuffification’, and drawing on examples from across Europe, North America and Australasia, the authors of this volume seek to understand both what micro-living is bringing to our societies, and what it may be eroding
The Great Neighborhood Book
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Author : Jay Walljasper
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2007-06-01
The Great Neighborhood Book written by Jay Walljasper and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-01 with Social Science categories.
Abandoned lots and litter-strewn pathways, or rows of green beans and pockets of wildflowers? Graffiti-marked walls and desolate bus stops, or shady refuges and comfortable seating? What transforms a dingy, inhospitable area into a dynamic gathering place? How do individuals take back their neighborhood? Neighborhoods decline when the people who live there lose their connection and no longer feel part of their community. Recapturing that sense of belonging and pride of place can be as simple as planting a civic garden or placing some benches in a park. The Great Neighborhood Book explains how most struggling communities can be revived, not by vast infusions of cash, not by government, but by the people who live there. The author addresses such challenges as traffic control, crime, comfort and safety, and developing economic vitality. Using a technique called "placemaking"-- the process of transforming public space -- this exciting guide offers inspiring real-life examples that show the magic that happens when individuals take small steps, and motivate others to make change. This book will motivate not only neighborhood activists and concerned citizens but also urban planners, developers and policy-makers.
Earthen Floors
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Author : Sukita Reay Crimmel
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Earthen Floors written by Sukita Reay Crimmel and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with Architecture categories.
Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors For most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made from natural materials such as soil, sand, rocks and fiber. All over the globe, these ancient traditions persist; a quarter to a third of the world's population today lives in houses built partially or entirely of earth. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost. As well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable and nontoxic. Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated manual covering the history, use and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option. This detailed, fully-illustrated guide explains every part of the process, including: Sourcing and harvesting materials Preparing the subfloor Pouring, finishing and sealing the floor Living with and maintaining your earthen floor. Because information on creating quality earthen floors was not previously widely available, there have been some negative experiences. Drawing on the combined knowledge of the most qualified earthen floor practitioners, as well their own substantial experience, the authors deliver the definitive resource for this exciting technique, perfect for everyone from the novice to veteran builder.
Dear Ijeawele
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Author : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Dear Ijeawele written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Child rearing categories.
Better Not Bigger
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Author : Eben Fodor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-05
Better Not Bigger written by Eben Fodor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05 with Political Science categories.
In Better NOT Bigger, Fodor explodes the fundamental myth that growth is good for us and that more development will bring in more tax money, add jobs, lower housing costs, and reduce property taxes. Provides insights, ideas, and tools to empower citizens to switch off their local "growth machine" by debunking the pro-growth rhetoric.
Think Like A Commoner
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Author : David Bollier
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2014-03-04
Think Like A Commoner written by David Bollier and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-04 with Political Science categories.
A new world based on fairness, participation, accountability is closer than you think…if you learn to think like a commoner
Creating Cohousing
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Author : Kathryn McCamant
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2011-05-17
Creating Cohousing written by Kathryn McCamant and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-17 with Architecture categories.
The cohousing ?bible” by the US originators of the concept.
The Farm Then And Now
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Author : Douglas Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2014-04-08
The Farm Then And Now written by Douglas Stevenson and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Social Science categories.
From commune to ecovillage — an in-depth look at the past, present and future of the world’s best-known intentional community
Riverlands Of The Anthropocene
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Author : Margaret Somerville
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-27
Riverlands Of The Anthropocene written by Margaret Somerville and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-27 with History categories.
This is an invitation to readers to ponder universal questions about human relations with rivers and water for the precarious times of the Anthropocene. The book asks how humans can learn through sensory embodied encounters with local waterways that shape the architecture of cities and make global connections with environments everywhere. The book considers human becomings with urban waterways to address some of the major conceptual challenges of the Anthropocene, through stories of trauma and healing, environmental activism, and encounters with the living beings that inhabit waterways. Its unique contribution is to bring together Australian Aboriginal knowledges with contemporary western, new materialist, posthuman and Deleuzean philosophies, foregrounding how visual, creative and artistic forms can assist us in thinking beyond the constraints of western thought to enable other modes of being and knowing the world for an unpredictable future. Riverlands of the Anthropocene will be of particular interest to those studying the Anthropocene through the lenses of environmental humanities, environmental education, philosophy, ecofeminism and cultural studies.