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World Architecture
Buy Now	Indian Sculpture & 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.		The Building Architecture of Sthapatya Veda by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati The complete textbook on building architecture of Vaastu Shastra by the master. To order, email us at
Buy Now	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.	Buy Now	Sacred Geometry: Philosophy & Practice (Art and Imagination) by Robert Lawlor A step by step presentation of this subject.
Buy Now	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.		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. To order, email us at
Buy Now	Architecture for People: The Complete Works of Hassan Fathy An by James Steele A middle eastern architect, designer and builder of earth structures.	Buy Now	Building with the Breath of Life: Working with Chi Energy in Our Homes and Communities Working with CHI Energy in Our Homes and Communities by Tom Bender An excellent and in depth exploration of the sacred traditions of buildings.
Buy Now	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.	Buy Now	The New Natural House Book: Creating a Healthy, Harmonious, and Ecologically Sound Home Creating a Healthy, Harmonious and Ecologically Sound Home by David Pearson An excellent survey and resource.
Alternative Building
Buy Now	Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction by Paul MacHenry MacHenry is one of the Southwest’s expert earth builders.Synopsis & Reviews	Buy Now	The Rammed Earth House: Revised Edition by David Easton Very informative.
Buy Now	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.Synopsis & Reviews	Buy Now	The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources Editors: Joseph F. Kennedy & Catherine Wanek Foreword by Albert Bates
Buy Now	The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living Book By Ianto Evans, Michael G. Smith, Linda Smiley	Buy Now	How to Build Your Elegant Home with Straw Bales Manual: A Guide for the Owner-Builder (Book and VHS) by Steve Kemble, Carol Escott
Buy Now	Buildings of Earth and Straw: Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw-Bale Architecture by Bruce King & Ann Edminster	Buy Now	Straw Bale Building: How to plan, design and build with straw by Chris Magwood
Buy Now	The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes by Athena Swentzell Steen & Bill Steen	Buy Now	Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates (Real Goods Solar Living Book) by Paul Lacinski, Michael Middleton (Illustrator) & Michel Bergeron
Sustainable Lifestyle
Buy Now	Country Wisdom by David Larkin A light read on the subjects of history, lore and practice of country living. Good pictures.	Buy Now	Green Architecture (25th Anniversary Special Edtn) by James Wines An interesting world survey published by Taschen.
Buy Now	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”	Buy Now	PERMACULTURE: A Designers’ Manual by Bill Mollison The bible on this subject.
Buy Now	Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World–10th Anniversary Edition by Alan Weisman A great example of alternative community.

04 Sep 16

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Mr. Borden comes from a family of builders, with over 30 years experience building and/or designing custom residences in California and the Midwest. He is currently involved in Vastu building/design projects worldwide.