Guía de viaje para un arquitecto

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...

Study of the architectural and urban transformations in Puebla from the period of Independence to the Mexican Revolution.

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.

Dirigido primordialmente a los estudiantes de arquitectura, ingeniería y construcción, el principal objetivo de este libro es estudiar y conocer cómo evolucionan las innovaciones en el campo de la construcción y en qué medida influyen en el proceso arquitectónico. De este modo, servirá también de estímulo útil y de esquema crítico a los profesionales implicados en el proceso de diseño, y será una obra de referencia para cualquier persona interesada en la historia de los edificios.