ARKHÉ #5

Este segundo número de la Revista Arkhé, transita la problemática del diseño bio-ambiental y el hábitat sustentable a través de la mirada propositiva de un abanico de voces calificadas. Los temas que involucran a la ciudad contemporánea y su entorno hacen foco en el desarrollo sustentable e invitan al lector a compartir sus páginas, en las que encontrará artículos de investigaciones sobre la valoración del paisaje y el uso del espacio público; sistemas constructivos que colaboran al ahorro energético y al confort. Por otra parte, se comentan experiencias profesionales con miradas ...

The private single family house is still very much the preferred choice of home. Yet in recent years there have been many changes not only in the personal situations of the residents, their expectations and desires, but also in the rising costs of energy and raw materials. This has meant that issues such as multi-functionalism, the use of innovative building materials or energy-efficient building methods are increasing in significance. These topical developments have been taken into consideration. The authors introduce floor plan solutions using contemporary projects which bear in mind...

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie house concept - that of a low, sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure - was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses and became a model for rural architecture across America. Wright’s designs for office and public buildings were equally groundbreaking and unique. From...

Esta publicación trata sobre una compilación del programa, de las ideas generales y de las monografías realizadas por los alumnos, acerca de la didáctica del taller de diseño. El seminario forma parte de los cursos de la carrera de formación docente de la facultad de arquitectura, diseño y urbanismo de la universidad de buenos aires. Las clases contaron con la participación de docentes que actúan en las distintas cerras que se dictan en la facultad.

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