Building Design Isn't Trendy.

Living An Environmentally Responsible Lifestyle Can Seem Like A Scrooge-like List Of Don'ts. Don't Take That Flight, Don't Buy That Car, Don't Eat Those Blueberries Flown In From Somewhere Far-flung.

I Admire Anyone That Follows The Road Less Travelled.

I Was Never A Hugely Successful Theatre Designer. I Painted A Lot Of Scenery And Did The Lighting, And My Lighting Business Grew Out Of That.

Building Your Own Home Is About Desire, Fantasy. But It's Achievable; Anyone Can Do It.

Every Decently-made Object, From A House To A Lamp Post To A Bridge, Spoon Or Egg Cup, Is Not Just A Piece Of 'stuff' But A Physical Embodiment Of Human Energy, Testimony To The Magical Ability Of Our Species To Take Raw Materials And Turn Them Into Things Of Use, Value And Beauty.