What is the relationship between design; sustainability; inner values and spirituality? How can we create designs that provide a convincing alternative to unsustainable interpretations of progress; growth; consumerism and commercialism? Building on the arguments first advanced in his widely acclaimed books Sustainable by Design and The Spirit of Design; Stuart Walker explains how we can achieve the systemic changes needed to address the challenges of sustainability. Challenging common assumptions about the nature of our contemporary material culture and its relationship to human flourishing; the author introduces approaches to design that draw inspiration from nature; summon the human imagination and create outcomes which are environmentally responsible and socially just; as well as meaningful and enriching at a personal level. Offering a unique and original contribution to this vital debate; Designing Sustainability is destined to become essential reading for students on courses in design and sustainability and for design practitioners looking for a deeper; more meaningful basis for their work.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy one featherAwesome book that I would recommend to any successful dance professional.Not a very long book; but; is loaded with great information.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Alignment is only useful if it is dynamic and if you can transfer ...By MThis is a practical and helpful resource with user friendly and experiential topics. Itrsquo;s the first book of its kind that Irsquo;ve seen that isnrsquo;t at least half ldquo;clinicalrdquo; in its approach to the subject matter. Itrsquo;s obvious that this book came from two dance educators who understand how to teach vital; complex material in a student-centered model.The authors lay out how the explorations relate to a dancerrsquo;s training and practice; explaining why it matters. You dont have to hunt for the applicability of the material; its built right into the headings: "How This Positioning Affects Dance Technique Training" or "Your Findings and Why They Matter;"nbsp;for example. This direct approach in explaining these concepts will empower dancers to work independently and take control of their own learning and growth. Im always telling dancers not to pose; that contrary to popular belief: ballet is not static and not primarily shape-dominant (and yes; Ill argue that one with you if you dont agree). Alignment is only useful if it is dynamic and if you can transfer those skills from axial to locomotor movement.nbsp;***The book isnt geared toward ballet; but towards dancers and applicable to many genres of dance. Ballet just happens to be my specialty.***I bought the Kindle edition; and if you preview the book on ; youll see what Im talking about. I am beginning my 13th year as a Dance Professor at the University of Michigan; our student body is comprised of approximately 50 undergraduate dance majors and 8 MFA students. Irsquo;ve already ldquo;warnedrdquo; our students that they will hear me using this text in classes beginning this fall: ldquo;hellip;So just in case you thought I couldnt find any more ways to fit the concept of "spiral into my class; Im here to tell you; this book gave me a whole bunch of new material. Get ready!!rdquo;Missy BeckUniversity of MichiganDepartment of Dance3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Read; apply; embody; reflect; repeat!By K. C. KueblerEveryone is a part of this book. From the personal stories; to the practical and technical connections; one can go back to the book over and over again and discover new information about ones body and how it works most effectively. Throughout the text; the reader is encouraged to explore; be mindful; and examine the results on a professional as well as a personal level. Whether awake or asleep; this book is invaluable to discover how our body works most efficiently and safely. In addition to these benefits; the book is replete with educational applications for the instructor at any level. How does one ensure that their students are moving in the most anatomically beneficial way? Read this book for many suggestions! Kudos to the Romitas for sharing their work and making it understandable for all.
