Off the Grid Hardcover by Dominic Bradbury

Product Details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2024-03-19)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 272 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780500343708
• Item Weight: 1763.37 grams
• Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.3 x 1.1 cm

The ultimate escapist collection of environmentally sustainable houses, cabins, and retreats, this book circles the globe to find the best eco-architecture in the most stunning and remote locations. 

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.

About the Author

Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic American Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic British House: Modern Architectural Works Since 1900, and The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present.