Trespassers: Inspirations for Eco-efficient Design by Conny Bakker and Ed van Hinte, Design by Erik Wong
(010 Publishers, Rotterdam 1999) ISBN 90 6450 375 3

Dull utilitarianism and numeric lifecycle comparisons are the issues usually addressed in books on design for sustainability. There is a much lighter side to dealing with environmental problems. It evolves directly from the fun of generating and developing ideas and bringing beauty and freshness to our world through designing products and services. This lavishly illustrated volume is a compilation of inspiring projects and ideas, four of which were specially done for the book. An inflatable building, road asphalt for solar energy accumulation, a hand powered mobile phone and breathable food are just a few of the numerous examples presented. These four illustrate the way in which the book is organized around us humans: city planning and housing, transport, commodities and food. Some presented projects and ideas challenge the paradigms of sustainable correctness.

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