Pre-Owned Earth to Spirit : In Search of Natural Architecture 9780811807319

An architect who has been actively involved in inner city and new community housing for most of his working life, David Pearson has travelled the world in search of buildings both modern and traditional that combine the beauty and freedom of nature with a sense of physical and spiritual wellbeing. Featuring over 150 illustrations of innovative structures, this thought-provoking volume integrates the lessons of the past with the technology of the present in creating structures where the land, the home, and the spirit co-exist harmoniously. Earth to Spirit offers inspiring reading for architecture buffs, environmentalists, and anyone interested in designing or building their own home.