In Search of Natural Architecture

by David Pearson

Journal of the author's personal odyssey, a search for architecture that is in harmony with nature; 150 photographs, of ancient and modern architecture, taken by the author when travelling the world; All photographs show architecture that is sympathetic either to people or to the natural environment; A rich array of architecture that reflects the three underpinning themes of natural Ecology, Health and Spiritual Awareness

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Art, Design

160 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2005

About the author

David Pearson is an architect-planner who has been actively involved in inner city and new town housing for most of his working life, and with the Gaia movement (inspired by the view of the Earth as a living planet) for several years. Widely travelled, and with degrees from both University of London and University of California, he is Director of the eco and health consultancy Gaia Environments, a founder member of the Institute of Building Biology, England, and in touch with a network of "green" architects worldwide.