Japan is equally as well known for its ecologically-sensitive traditional homes as it is for cutting-edge, green technology. "Eco Living Japan" presents 19 contemporary Japanese houses which exemplify the most recent trends in sustainable design in Japan. This is wabi-sabi for the 21st century! With over 250 photos, drawings, plans and lively, informative text, this sustainable architecture book offers a picture of green living in contemporary Japan...

Early conservationists and key environmental thinkers have continued to warn about the negative impact of humans on the delicate balance of eco-systems necessary for sustaining life. The built environment is a primary sector for consideration because of its benefit to society as well as the negative impact unwise practices can have on the environment (United Nations Environment Programme, 2007). Since sustainability is a relatively new concept, the...

"Addressing current environmental, economic, and social challenges requires a transformation in thinking. Education, if reoriented toward sustainability, has the potential to promote environmentally responsible behavior and advance society toward environmental, economic, and social well-being. Teachers have an important role in this shift in education, both as models of environmental sensitivity and as agents of change. Beginning and experienced teachers...