Pickerill illuminates the contested nature of eco-homes and housing, bringing a refreshingly broad and much needed feminist perspective to a subject that has been traditionally dominated by a “technology first” approach.

Fionn Stevenson, University of Sheffield

Without sustainable homes, there will not be a sustainable future. What we need is a detailed and cutting edge book that teases out the complexities of the people, politics and places that will deliver the eco-homes of the future. Jenny Pickerill's inspirational book does just this.

Paul Chatterton, University of Leeds

A timely reminder of different ways of living and housing people. A must-read for anyone involved in housing and energy policy, research and house building or (eco-)design.

Sofie Pelsmakers, author of The Environmental Design Pocketbook

This fascinating book explores the many facets of eco-homes that are environmentally benign, emotionally rewarding, endearing, enduring, protecting and comforting and that 'belong' to their own places, climates and communities, and pasts, and ultimately to all our common futures too.

Susan Roaf, Heriot-Watt University

Written for both an academic and practitioner audience, this book is relevant to all interested or practicing in the field of eco-housing, be it through construction, planning and policy-making, or academic study.

Environment and Urbanization