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An historical and theoretical study of the style and construction of the dwelling house in Western architecture since the mid-18th century. This book traces the gradual emergence of green attitudes toward building, and emphasizes changing attitudes toward nature.

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'Green Shift is hugely valuable.'<br>Blueprint <br><br>'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.'<br>The Independent<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 Architect's Journal<br><br>

'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint '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 '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 Architect's Journal

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