Both a memoir and a statement of philosophy, this volume surveys Van der Ryn's life and describes the development of his practice of sustainable architecture. Van der Ryn (architecture, U. of California Berkeley) explains his five principles of ecological design and recounts the many projects which were guided by them. The text is extensively illustrated with drawings, diagrams and color photographs of examples of sustainable architecture. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)