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World Architecture

Indian Sculpture and Iconography
by Dr. V. Ganapati Stapati
This book is unique. It should be placed in the sacred archives of every nation. It is a precise instruction manual of how to create Divine forms in a sculptural context. To have this book and pass it on to future generations is a priceless benefit.
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Thai Style
by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and William Warren
Good examples of wood buildings that exhibit traditional plan solutions that suggest a relationship to the ancient knowledge of Vaastu science.
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Sthapatya Veda by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati
The complete textbook on building architecture of Vaastu Shastra by the master.
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Silence Song and Shadows: Our Need for the Sacred in Our Surroundings
by Tom Bender
An introduction to the possibility of structuring the sacred in our built environments.
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May 2004 issue of Vastu Purusha:
An excellent collection of articles: Mayan Memorial project, Linga Tattwa ( the science and technology underlying the Shiva Linga), Vaastu Science essay, Pranava Veda, Vaastu Therapy, and more.
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An Architecture for People: The Complete Works of Hassan Fathy
by James Steele
A middle eastern architect, designer and builder of earth structures.
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Building with the Breath of Life: Working with CHI Energy in Our Homes and Communities
by Tom Bender
An excellent and in depth exploration of the sacred traditions of buildings.
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A Master Course in Feng-Shui
by Eva Wong
One of the best introductions and for the person who wants to practice this discipline. I highly recommend it.
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The New Natural House Book: Creating a Healthy, Harmonious and Ecologically Sound Home
by David Pearson
An excellent survey and resource.
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Sacred Geometry: Philosophy and Practice
by Robert Lawlor
A step by step presentation of this subject.
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Silence Song and Shadows: Our Need for the Sacred in Our Surroundings
by Tom Bender
An introduction to the possibility of structuring the sacred in our built environments.
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Alternative Building


Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction
by Paul MacHenry
MacHenry is one of the Southwest’s expert earth builders.
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Synopsis & Reviews

Rammed Earth House
by David Easton
Very informative.
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The Straw Bale House: A Real Goods Independent Living Book
by Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen, David Bainbridge & David Eisenberg
An excellent resource for knowledge on this type of building.
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The Art of Natural Building
Editors: Joseph F. Kennedy & Catherine Wanek
Foreword by Albert Bates
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Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage
By Ianto Evans, Michael G. Smith, Linda Smiley
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How to Build Your Elegant Home with Straw Bales
by Steve Kemble, Carol Escott
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Buildings of Earth and Straw: Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw Bale Architecture
by Bruce King & Ann Edminster
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Straw Bale Building: How to Plan, Design and Build with Straw
by Chris Magwood
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Beauty of Straw Bale Homes
by Athena Swentzell Steen & Bill Steen
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Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates
by Paul Lacinski, Michael Middleton (Illustrator) & Michel Bergeron
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Sustainable Lifestyle


Country Wisdom
by David Larkin
A light read on the subjects of history, lore and practice of country living. Good pictures.
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Green Architecture
by James Wines
An interesting world survey published by Taschen.
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Nature and the Idea of a Man-Made World: An Investigation into the Evolutionary Roots of Form and Order in the Built Environment
by Norman Crowe
"An Investigation into the Evolutionary Roots fo Form and Order in the Built Environment"
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Permaculture: A Designer's Manual
by Bill Mollison
The bible on this subject.
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Gaviotas: A Village To Reinvent The World
by Alan Weisman
A great example of alternative community.
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