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Bioshelters, ocean arks, city farming : ecology as the basis of design /

Proposes the use of biology -- incorporating principles inherent in the natural world -- as a design for human settlements. The New Alchemy Institute on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, founded by the authors, is one of a number of projects in ecological design described in this book.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Todd, Nancy Jack, 1938-
Other Authors: Todd, John, 1939-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Sierra Club Books, ©1984.
Subjects:
New Alchemy Institute.
Human ecology.
Bioengineering.
Architecture, Domestic > Environmental aspects.
Fish culture.
Organic farming.
Biotechnologie.
Pisciculture.
Agriculture biologique.
Écologie humaine.
Architecture domestique > Aspect de l'environnement.
Ecología humana.
Agricultura ecológica.
Description
Summary:Proposes the use of biology -- incorporating principles inherent in the natural world -- as a design for human settlements. The New Alchemy Institute on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, founded by the authors, is one of a number of projects in ecological design described in this book.
Physical Description:210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Also issued online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-176) and index.
ISBN:0871563487
9780871563484
0871568144
9780871568144