Green Design

By Buzz Poole

This book for a popular audience interested in design and responsible consumerism highlights products whose production, use, and disassembly adhere to standards of environmental sustainability.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976224585
• ISBN13: 9780976224587
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.9" x 0.8" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A marvelous treasury of ideas, suggestions, and recommendations

Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Buzz Poole, Green Design by is an amazing and enthusiastically recommended showcase of eco-friendly products ranging from vinyl records recycled into bowls ideal for dry good storage, to stylish bags crafted from discarded boat sails, to traditional chabah sandals handmade by locals at a fair wage, and so much more. Full-color photography displays the innovative, inventive, practical, and beautiful creations, while the text describes recycling or creation processes tailored to avoid waste, pollutants, or the use of unfair or inhumane practices. A marvelous treasury of ideas, suggestions, and recommendations for the consumer searching for products not created through harmful or overly consumptive practices. Indeed, Green Design is virtually an artbook given the distinctive visual flair of the ordinary, useful household items it showcases.

Ecology and the Art of Design

GREEN DESIGN is not only a very beautifully designed book, rich with full color photographs, clever and creative design elements, and informative witty and thoughtful writing, it is a book as important as any published in the arena of sensitivity to ecology issues. Based on the concept of exploring companies who use recycled goods to create their products, the six essays on the various environmental friendly arenas (written with expert quality writing style!) provide insights into the world famous companies such as Lego that respect the environment and utilize intensive research and techniques to create their product in a finely tested, ecologically sensitive manner. The results of the photography and writing are an eye-opening experience - one that creates a sense of respect for those who successfully create products that are not destined to poison the planet as well as a fine demonstration by visuals of just how creative business can be. It is a beautiful book to read and enjoy, a much-needed big statement about ecology's importance in manufacturing, and as fine a design demonstration as is currently available on the market! Highly recommended for all readers. Grady Harp, September 06