Diálogos reconstruidos para una historia de la Caracas moderna

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...

La arquitectura es a la vez un arte estructural, práctico y visual. Sin solidez, es peligrosa. sin utilidad, es meramente una escultura a gran escala, y sin belleza no es más que una construcción utilitaria. Al contemplar la historia de la arquitectura en términos generales como una serie de innovaciones dinámicas, los profesores Trachtenberg y Hyman toman en consideración las causas de los cambios producidos en la construcción y el gusto, dónde se han originado las influencias, cuales han sido sus efectos y cómo los avances tecnológicos -el ascensor, el hierro, el acero y el...

Carlos Garaicoa crea con maquetas, fotografías y dibujos nuevos lugares que se confunden entre lo irreal y la crítica sarcástica e irónica de la Cuba actual.

Learn the standards of effective design and installation for building systems using the performance requirements set by the industry-leading source for standards: the International Code Council?. Now available in Spanish to recognize an increasingly diverse workforce, the 2003 International Building Code - Spanish Edition offers users comprehensive coverage and time-tested safety concepts so they are well-prepared for successful, safe work in the field. In addition, structural as well as fire- and life-safety provisions are also included and span a range of topics, including means of egress,...