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An alternative reading of the development of modern architecture from a practical and green standpoint. It emphasizes the changing attitudes towards nature and the emergence of green thinking. This second edition has been expanded and updated, with new material on Lethaby and Aalto. There is also a new chapter on Sweden entitled ""Sun, Sky and Trees"", suggested by Farmer's own notes. The last chapter has been expanded, together with chapter 20 ""Green Trials"". These look at the variety of green directions being pursued at present. They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the options available, as well as what green architecture looks and feels like to live in compared to the modern and other buildings of the present and past.

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Reviews of the first edition: <br><br>'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which <br>looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern <br>architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings <br>close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.'<br>The Independent<br><br>'Green Shift is hugely valuable.'<br>Blueprint<br><br>'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.'<br>The Architects' Journal

Reviews of the first edition: <br>'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which <br>looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern <br>architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings <br>close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.'<br>The Independent <br>'Green Shift is hugely valuable.'<br>Blueprint <br>'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.'<br>The Architects' Journal

Reviews of the first edition: 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.'The Independent 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.'Blueprint 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.'The Architects' Journal

Reviews of the first edition: 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.' The Independent 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.' The Architects' Journal Reviews of the first edition: 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.' The Independent 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.' The Architects' Journal

Reviews of the first edition: 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.' The Independent 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.' The Architects' Journal Reviews of the first edition: 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's 'Green Shift' which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, 'Green Shift' is required reading.' The Independent 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival ... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.' The Architects' Journal

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