Houses and Flats

A memoir of searching for home amid Britain's housing crisis from an exciting new voice in non-fiction

This book provides a deep insight into urban regeneration schemes and explores the parameters of what is deemed a sustainable development, before appraising existing schemes' evaluation models for the sustainable return on investment.

Living off the grid is a greener and cheaper way of life. This book compiles examples of nature-powered homes, all either partially or completely off-grid.

Focusing on house building and conservation politics in England, Spiers uses his considerable experience and extensive research to demonstrate why the current model doesn't work, and why there needs to be both planning reform and a more active role for the state, including local government.

House London showcases 50 of the most stylish homes in the capital today - each with a uniquely 'London' feel. From the surprising interiors of humble terraces to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury.

This book investigates co-housing as an alternative housing form in relation to sustainable urban development.