As concerns about climate change and environmental degradation mount, designers strive to be part of the solution, not the problem. From vast architectural projects to modest one-off pieces of salvaged furniture, "Green Design" shows how the design world has responded to the ecological challenges of the twenty-first century. Architecture journalist Marcus Fairs examines emergent trends such as …
A survey of the contemporary design landscape, this book guides the reader through the often bewildering array of contemporary movements, styles and trends. It places the contemporary scene in a historic framework and explores the cultural and technological forces shaping design now and in the future.