Studies the natural principles of animal and human constructions from several different perspectives and looks at what gives origin and shape to built form. This text gives an overview of the drive toward organically informed design both intrinsically and aesthetically using a variety of international examples.

Where nature has inspired form, Senosiain has made a career of analyzing and applying the principles he sees in some very creative writing and architecture. This beautiful book inspires readers to design with the environment in mind. Comparative study of the engineering principles in nature and built structures outlines the fundamentals of architectural design. International examples show how architects use different locations and climates to inform specific biological forms and techniques.

Chapter One. Nature: Inspiration of Man. Chapter 2 Function in Nature. Chapter 3 Space in Nature. Chapter 4 Structure in Nature. Chapter 6 Shape in Nature. Chapter 7 Snails, Clams, Cephalopods. Chapter 8 Man: His Space throughout the ages. Chapter 9. Vernacular Architecture. Chapter 10 Arches, Vaults, Domes. Chapter 11 The Modern City. Chapter 12 The
Organic: Man's Natural Space. Chapter 13 Organic Architecture. Chapter 14 The Search for Space. Chapter 14 The Organic Habit. Epilogue.