A gorgeously illustrated picture book of the world's vernacular architectures, accompanied by superb introductory essays describing local resources, traditions, and lifestyles and how they shape the structures in which people live. A brief description, with the location, is given for each photograph. Organized into 18 chapters, each focusing on a material, type of structure, or architectural feature. Includes some interiors. 9.75x8.5<">. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)