Drawing on his background as an architect specializing in environmental issues and holistic design, Pearson has compiled a collection of "environmentally clean" and "spiritually healthy" buildings from around the world. He divides his discussion into examples of ancient forms; healing architecture; ecologically-aware building principles; folk architecture; architecture of developing countries; and new organic designs. The text is supplemented with color photographs, drawings, a glossary and a resource list. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)