Book

December 4, 2023

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.

November 20, 2023

“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.

August 21, 2023

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.

July 19, 2023

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.

May 17, 2023

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.

April 5, 2023

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.

December 21, 2022

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.