| International Standard Book Number |
9780645606584 (paperback)
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| International Standard Book Number |
0645606588 (paperback)
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| Personal Name |
Holmgren, David, author.
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| Title Statement |
RetroSuburbia : the downshifter's guide to a resilient future / David Holmgren ;[illustrated by Brenna Quinlen].
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
Victoria, Australia : Melliodora Publishing, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
592 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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| General Note |
"First published January 2018. Reprinted with minor amendments in September 2018, April 2020 and February 2022."--Colophon.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Foreword / by Costa Georgiadis -- Preface -- Introduction -- Setting the scene -- Built field: patterns of human habitats -- Biological field: patterns of life and growth -- Behavioural field: patterns of decisions and actions -- Conclusion: retrosuburbian neighbourhood vision.
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| Summary, Etc. |
RetroSuburbia is part manual and part manifesto. The book shows how our suburbs can be transformed to become productive and resilient in an energy descent future. It focuses on what can be done by an individual at the household level (rather than community or government levels). RetroSuburbia is a source of inspiration, introducing concepts and outlining patterns and practical solutions. It empowers people to make positive changes in their lives. As with David's previous work, it is thought provoking and provocative. If you are already on the path of downshifting and living simply, exploring RetroSuburbia will be a confirmation and celebration that you are on the right track and guide you on the next steps forward. If you are just beginning this journey, it provides a guide to the diversity of options and helps work out priorities for action. For people concerned about making ends meet in more challenging times, RetroSuburbia provides a new lens for creatively sidestepping the obstacles.The book outlines options available to retrofitters in three 'fields' -- the Built, Biological and Behavioural -- along with speculation on the future and philosophical musings. Throughout the book, examples from David's 'Aussie St' story and real life case studies support and enhance the main content. RetroSuburbia can be read as a whole, cover to cover, or can be dipped into according to your interests.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Sustainable living.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Permaculture.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Urban agriculture.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Buildings Retrofitting.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Self-reliant living Australia.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Attitude change Australia.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Quinlan, Brenna, illustrator.
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