This book contains papers presented at the Second International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature, held in The Algarve, Portugal. The multi-disciplinary nature of Eco-Architecture is reflected in the contents, which includes topics on: Historical and philosophical aspects; Ecological and cultural sensitivity; Energy and building
technologies; Alternative and renewable sources of energy; Design with nature; Design with climate, siting and orientation; Materials selection and their life cycle assessment of materials; Design by passive systems; Conservation and re-use of water; Building operation and management;
Rehabilitation and adaptive re-use; Case studies.