El fin de la arquitectura

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...

El sistema de planos acotados constituye el principal sistema de representación en Ingeniería Técnica de Obras Públicas e Ingeniería Geológica. Sus orígenes se remontan a la Edad Media, y desde entonces su uso ha ido en aumento, evolucionando hasta los actuales programas informáticos de topografía que permiten realizar todo tipo de representaciones del terreno.Con la publicación de este libro los autores, profesores del Dpto. de Expresión Gráfica y Cartografía, hemos pretendido, como principal objetivo, proporcionar a los alumnos de Ingeniería Geológica e Ingeniería Técnica...

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...

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,...