Off The Grid: Houses For Escape

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Review: 'Stunning ... [an] inspirational overview' - Actual Size
'Inspiring ... If you're interested in going down the alternative living route, this is your handbook' - Wallpaper*
'A visual survey of eco-friendly architecture and a handbook on materials, technologies and plans' - BBC Culture
'A sense of escapism runs through Off the Grid' - Aesthetica
'The key here is a desire to be as close to nature as possible, while still enjoying some seriously stylish architecture and interiors ... this is a book about escapism, which we can vicariously enjoy via the printed page' - Elephant
'Cutting edge in both their architecture and their technology, almost every house featured is also self-sufficient in terms of energy and water' - House & Garden
'This international selection - ranging from Thoreauvian writer's cabins to two-storey barns with acres of glazing - offers bracing independence from utilities and the chance of a digital detox' - World of Interiors

Author Biography: Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Mountain Modern, New Brazilian House, Vertical Living, Mid Century Modern Complete, The Iconic Interior, Mediterranean Modern, New Natural Home and The Iconic House, all published by Thames & Hudson.

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The imperative to reduce our carbon footprint and focus on renewable energy is having a profound impact on our daily lives and the way we think about living spaces. Surveying some of the world's most innovative off-grid homes, Off the Grid reveals the creative architecture and cutting-edge technologies that are redefining where and how we live--enabling us to escape to some of the most extraordinary and secluded natural environments on the planet.

Dominic Bradbury tells the story of how innovative architects have made everyday living in the most wild and remote locations of the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia not only feasible, as all of the homes featured are largely self-sustaining in terms of energy, water, and in some cases food, but also a rewarding and tempting reality.

From snowbound cabins in the far Northern Hemisphere to coastal retreats that can only be accessed by boat, this fully illustrated overview explains the diverse ways in which architects are tackling extreme climates, remoteness, and sustainability challenges to enable a new way of life that is both liberating and responsible, wherever on Earth you happen to be.