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There are many hidden aspects to the process of 'sheltermaking'. Peter Cowman refers to these as the 'invisible architecture'. Unseen yet powerful in their effect, one will ignore these at one's peril! We are invited to think of this invisible architecture not just in terms of physical buildings but also in terms of our dream world and the lives we have to live. When we become aware of the power of this 'living of one's architecture' we are...

When architect Peter Cowman dreamed up his groundbreaking 'Be Your Own Architect' concept he quickly discovered that his university education had neglected to teach him the rudiments of house design! Realising that people had always practiced a 'vernacular' architecture he set out to revive this tradition. Vernacular styles of building are characterised by their simplicity, by their use of local materials and by the ease with which they ca...