New, practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK's favourite design guru.
New, practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UKs favourite design guru.
An inspirational yet also practical guide exploring all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort
Beautifully written by a true design guru, this text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially it also offers detailed, helpful, and incisive advice on design, construction, and style. It addresses very real and solvable domestic issues, such as What is the perfect kitchen layout? How can one create a feeling of space in traditionally sized rooms? How can home-owners create an extension that works? How best can color be chosen for function? What is best to use for insulation? How does one shop for second hand items? How is it best to manage home waste and recycling? This is an inspiring but always usable book from a foremost voice in modern architectural design.
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A landmark piece of interiors publishingan inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design. Henley Standard
Both inspirational and practical, each of the 43 principles addresses very real domestic issues Guernsey Now
Quotes on Kevin
a serious man of taste and integrity The Observer
like most television naturals, Kevin McCloud has an unmediated quality which comes across as effortless (the) David Attenborough of the building site The Guardian
passionate; knowledgeable; eloquent and basically everything that most TV presenters are not The Independent
Kevin McCloud can enthuse over a simple joist like no one else. This is a man who actually enjoys watching concrete dry his enthusiasm is so infectious The Observer
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01 Setting Fire To Things |
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05 How To Not Burn Energy |
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06 Storing Energy At Home |
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07 Making A Place To Live |
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08 Looking After The Elderly |
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10 Architecture After Dark |
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138 | (6) |
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144 | (6) |
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13 Things At Home Worth Investing In |
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150 | (16) |
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14 Things At Home Not Worth Investing In |
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16 Sharing Out The Garbage |
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| Appendix |
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| Index |
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| Acknowledgements |
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Kevin McCloud is best known as presenter of Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated Grand Designs, now in its tenth series. He writes books and articles about decoration, design, lighting and colour, and is editor-at-large of Grand Designs magazine. In addition, Kevin is a product and lighting designer and has produced ranges of furniture, lighting and tableware for high street names.
