Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers
With a recent book on natural Australian gardens, we spoke with the Victorian landscape designer on what it means to take a truly holistic approach to the environment.
“A secular temple”: Psychology of the home with novelist Amanda Lohrey
Award-winning novelist Amanda Lohrey’s latest novel, The Conversion, is deeply concerned with issues of home renovations, architectural theory and the psychology of dwelling.
Beyond wild expectations: This book on gardens will both inspire and challenge
The Avant Gardens, a new book published by gestalten, not only provides some beautiful inspiration but also challenges assumptions about what a garden is and what it can do for a home.
Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle
What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.
Book review: Earth & Fire, the timeless fundamentals of working with clay
A new – and beautiful – book written by Kylie and Tiffany Johnson takes an in-depth look at ceramics and the work of the artist from clay to kiln. Covering a wide variety of artists, Earth & Fire also ranges from porcelain and sculpture to everyday functional pieces.
Simon Devitt captures New Zealand’s architecture and landscape in Cape to Bluff
We hear from two of Habitus’ long-time New Zealand contributors – writer Andrea Stevens interviews photographer Simon Devitt about the new book they’ve collaborated on.
Sustainable food and farming with Matthew Evans
Renowned food activist Matthew Evans shares insights – and even a recipe – from his book, The Real Food Companion.