When i was asked about this book I had a hard time answering. It's not only about adobe building, it's about people. A house is an expression of the people who build it and live in it.New Mexico has an expansive spirit that may never be tamed. This has been imparted to these houses in a special way. Logs, adobe bricks, mud plaster, and stone are mixed with solar heating, sculpture, and greenhouses-the earth and her spirit. The spirit of tradition and innovation still exists.Working on this book I did a lot of driving, walking, knocking on doors, taking photos and asking questions. Strangers introduced me to their friends and neighbors. It was exciting not only discovering and exploring new houses, but meeting these people. They, their approach to living, and the spirit of their houses gives me new energy in my own work as a builder. I did this book because I wanted to share that energy with others.
