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. 'Javier Senosiain tackles a large subject with appropriate enthusiasm. He gives an insight into the basic elements found in nature and shows how they are used in the architecture and construction of our built environment. No study of bio-architecture should begin without reference to vernacular architecture from around the world and Senosiain provides a well illustrated study of forms and structures from various climatic zones.'EcoTech Magazine