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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...

Los proyectos y las obras de vivienda para la clase media son innumerables en todas las ciudades del país, pero no así las investigaciones sobre la arquitectura de la vivienda para la llamada clase media. Es una categoría discutida y discutible, tanto por la cuestión de las clases sociales y su división según su poder económico, como en la temática de arquitectura para cualquier sector social, ya que - como exponen algunos historiadores y teóricos- no se puede compatibilizar arquitectura y vivienda. Ante estos interrogantes y la necesidad que surge del estudio de la vivienda para las ...

The book is the resulting papers from the Seminars of Latin American Architecture (SAL) organized by CEDODAL as an example of academic cooperation between Latin American architects who share their concern for the conservation of the region's architectural patrimony. This edition comprises case studies and historical, economic, social and architectural analysis of the farms and landowners of the haciendas and estancias from 7 countries of Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, México, Perú and Puerto Rico.

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...