Mud as a building material is associated with Third World barbarianism, but this book presents an alternate viewpoint through words and photographs. The startling beauty and efficiency of mud architecture is evident. Since 1983, a traveling exhibition of Spectacular Vernacular has been touring the United States under a Smithsonian Institution sponsorship. 120 color photos.
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Mud as a building material is associated with Third World barbarianism, but this book presents an alternate viewpoint through words and photographs. The startling beauty and efficiency of mud architecture is evident. Since 1983, a traveling exhibition of Spectacular Vernacular has been touring the United States under a Smithsonian Institution sponsorship. 120 color photos.
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