Description
An architect’s journey from glass and steel to straw bale and rammed earth. Shelter is the inspiring story of Wayne Bingham — architect, author, and photographer — who, after practicing conventional architecture for more than thirty years, set out to build a truly sustainable home. Published by Abrams in 2014.
This beautifully illustrated book follows Bingham from the first idea through planning, designing, and constructing his own off-the-grid house: choosing natural materials like straw bale, rammed earth, and earthen plaster; designing for passive solar heating; and learning the hands-on skills of green construction. Equal parts memoir and practical guide, it is filled with hard-won lessons.
A complete source of information for sustainable and off-the-grid construction — and an inspiring story of Bingham’s straw-bale and rammed-earth experiments offer practical lessons alongside the personal story. Published by Abrams, the book’s photography makes the sustainable dream tangible and beautiful. one professional’s voyage of discovery.
Shelter: An Architect’s Journey into Sustainability
Introduction to Shelter by Wayne Bingham
Shelter: An Architect’s Journey into Sustainability is the inspiring story of Wayne Bingham, an architect, author, and photographer who, after practicing conventional glass, steel, and concrete architecture for more than thirty years, set out to build a truly sustainable home. Published by Abrams in 2014, this beautifully illustrated book follows the author from the first idea through planning, designing, and constructing his own off-the-grid house.
From Conventional Architecture to Sustainable Living
Bingham shares every step of his voyage of discovery: choosing natural materials like straw bale, rammed earth, and earthen plaster; designing for passive solar heating; and learning the hands-on skills of green construction. Equal parts memoir and practical guide, Shelter is a complete source of information for sustainable and off-the-grid construction, filled with hard-won lessons, photographs, and technical insight.
Who Should Read This Book
Whether you dream of building your own eco-friendly home or simply want to understand what sustainable architecture really means, Shelter offers an honest, personal, and deeply informative journey. A must-read for architects, builders, and anyone passionate about living lightly on the earth.
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