Ecological by Design: A History from Scandinavia by Kjetil Fallan (review).

"Ecological by Design: A History from Scandinavia" by Kjetil Fallan is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of ecology and design in Scandinavia during the 1960s and 1970s. Fallan, a professor of design history at the University of Oslo, examines the emergence of eco-design and its interaction with environmentalism. The book covers various topics such as consumerism, ecological systems of thought, design and development aid, the UN Conference on the Human Environment, and the Danish windmill revolution. Fallan's approach weaves together cultural, technological, political, architectural, and personal histories to present a nuanced and global understanding of the era. The book is a valuable resource for researchers interested in environmentalism, design, and the complexities of eco-design. [Extracted from the article]