Shelter (Shelter Library of Building Books): 40th Anniversary Edition

Shelter is a wonderful manual of wonderful building ideas. I would be the first to recommend its jam packed pages to even the most partial building enthusiast. I love shelter and it’s legacy is very important, particularly in today’s world of disposable nonsense. Buy it and be inspired to build wonderful things.

I love this book - My DIY career is primarily focussed on the rebuilding of my 1895 Victorian Terrace, but the book nevertheless inspired my self build kitchen extension built from the contents of other people's skips and what I can do in the present governments "planning" holiday without offending either my neighbours or destroying the planet. Maybe a chapter or a page on Walter Segal's work, would be a good revision, though this might give it a Eurocentric turn that might negatively effect the flavour.Robin Brown

Amazing book!

Very informative book with lots of pictures to illustrate all different biulding methods and types. The orther gives a short history of the peoples, landscapes and building styles from country to country.

interesting book, fast smooth transation

Essential reference for anyone with an interest in self build or informal architecture. Well written and accessible, with great illustrations.

a very good book, lots of information on the specified and well illustratedvery good book for anyone outdoors witrh some spare time

An inspiring book. I also bought Homework and intend to get Tiny Homes too! For anyone with an interest in alternative living this book is very good.