- Paperback: 159 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books; illustrated edition edition (18 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811807312
- ISBN-13: 978-0811807319
- Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 21.6 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,491,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the author of The Natural House Book comes a provocative volume for anyone interested in design, designing or building which integrates the lessons of the past with today's technology to create structures where the land, the home, and the spirit coexist harmoniously. 146 color photos. 18 illustrations.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Harmony of nature and Technology
8 Oct 1998
Format:Hardcover
Earth to spirit explores classic habitats from all corners of the world, and introduces us to the basic, and common shelter needs of us all. Although the book concentrates more on rural, and ethnic dwellings, Pearson also shows the adaptations relevant to Western cosmoploitan life. To often an author is either "high tech" or "green". In Earth to Spirit, we see how it is possible to live in an ecologically sound dwelling, while maintaining and incorporating the modern technologies prevelant in modern homes.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
beautiful illustrations, wonderful philosophy
17 Feb 2002
Format:Paperback
The author finds examples from all over the world and from traditional as well as modern sources in his quest to define and encourage architecture that is in harmony with nature. Chapters include: Ancestral Archetypes, Healing Architecture, Harmony with the Land, Vernacular Wisdom, Cultural Identity, and Living the Dream, the last being examples of individuals and organizations using the principles espoused by the author. There is some text, but what truly persuades are the many beautiful photographs, well chosen and accompanied by informative paragraphs.
Viewing these marvelous examples of harmonious architecture, one can be disheartened at the ugliness and mediocrity of so much architecture surrounding us. But the book also teaches us to look in many places, old and new, near and far, to find examples of creative blendings of nature and humanity.
A lovely, inspiring book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A taste.
2 May 2003
Format:Hardcover
This book gives you a taste of environmentally friendly architecture from all over the world. Learn about the new earth friendly technology and rediscover old but superior ways of building. It feels like I am reading a few of my other books all put together in one but with some stuff left out. Could use some more photo's but other wise it was a nice educational read.
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