Studies traditional Mixteco homebuilding techniques and explores material and immaterial aspects that preserve viability of these spaces today. Opening chapter explains basic aspects of Mixteco culture and worldview and history of region. Second describes Mixteco construction techniques and offers 13 examples. Final chapter discusses relationship of ritual and of worldview to these homes and proposes avenues to preserve their cultural heritage. Amply illustrated with color photographs, illustrations, floor plans and other technical diagrams. High quality reproductions on heavy paper.