In 1975, Brenda and Robert Vale virtually invented the eco-friendly residence
with their manifesto for “the autonomous house”. But they never built it. Till
now that is. The New Autonomous House is a detailed description of the
completion of their solar-powered, cesspitted, rainwater-supplied abode on an
estate in Nottinghamshire. Published by Thames & Hudson, £18.95, ISBN
0500341761.
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