One planet theory goes into orbit

2009-08-28T00:00:00

Sahara Forest Project, one of the proposals discussed in the book, is a desert farm that can export electricity as well as food.

Source: Michael Pawlyn

Hailed as real-life guide that cuts through the confusion surrounding sustainable development, Pooran Desai’s new book, One Planet Communities, is assessed by three architects

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