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Does going green change the face of design or only its content? The first book to outline principles for the aesthetics of sustainable design, The Shape of Green argues that beauty is inherent to sustainability, for how things look and feel is as important as how they're made.

In addition to examining what makes something attractive or emotionally pleasing, Hosey connects these questions with practical design challenges. Can the shape of a car make it more aerodynamic and more attractive at the same time? Could buildings be constructed of porous materials that simultaneously clean the air and soothe the skin? Can cities become verdant, productive landscapes instead of wastelands of concrete?

Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, Hosey demonstrates that form and image can enhance conservation, comfort, and community at every scale of design, from products to buildings to cities. Fully embracing the principles of ecology could revolutionize every aspect of design, in substance and in style. Aesthetic attraction isn't a superficial concern -- it's an environmental imperative. Beauty could save the planet.

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Publishers Weekly Review

In 2010, Vanity Fair asked nearly 100 architects to pick the best buildings of the past three decades. Architect Hosey was shocked to notice "a glaring lack of exemplary green projects." Evidently, "standards of design excellence and of environmental performance don't match." In this engaging examination of greater green possibilities, Hosey-President and CEO of GreenBlue, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainability-makes a rational argument that design and sustainability can not only coexist, they can fuse to create vibrant, livable spaces. Much more than a diatribe against urban planning of the past and the blight often associated with big box retail, Hosey reasons that thoughtful design-from silverware to architecture-can offer benefits on a variety of levels. Citing examples ranging from iPods to the rebuilding of New Orleans, and even the incorporation of scent in design (as in the prospective draping of native roses over a power station in Iowa), Hosey's holistic investigation of the way we perceive and react to our surroundings is fascinating. His underlying argument-that green living doesn't have to be punishing, expensive, or boring-is a refreshing take on an old debate that fans of Malcolm Gladwell and other big thinkers will find informative and illuminating. Photos & illus. (June) c Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

CHOICE Review

This book by architect/designer/writer Hosey is dedicated to the premise that any discussion of sustainability should include an aesthetic component. It explores the ways in which aesthetic concerns can enrich sustainable design strategies in a wide range of scales--from furniture to cities. The text is logically ordered and supported by numerous black-and-white photographs. The author proceeds by citing relevant opinions, findings, and examples that demonstrate the importance of aesthetic considerations in design decisions in various fields, including product design and architecture. The book is at once intriguing and frustrating--intriguing because it explores a difficult and important subject and brings together key observations from various authoritative sources and realms of inquiry. It is frustrating in that the cited material is summarily presented; is unsupported by footnotes, which might provide essential context; and is strung together in a relatively disjointed and uncritical manner. In the end, the book provides a good introduction to issues of sustainability and aesthetics; it does not, however, provide a clear vision of how these issues are related. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates, two-year technical program students, general readers, and practitioners. D. Sachs Kansas State University

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Lance Hosey was an architect and author who has written two books, contributed to several others, and published hundreds of essays for the New York Times , the Washington Post , the Huffington Post , and many other media outlets.