Eco House Book

By Terence Conran

Conran Octopus, $45

In his fifth House Book, the British design guru and his assistants weigh in on the green movement's impact on domestic life, repackaging the familiar advice in a glossy, large-scale format that makes sustainability look both beautiful and practical. Good to know this 4-pounder and its heavy, die-cut cardboard cover have the Forest Stewardship Council's seal of approval.

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