Casas internacional 177: Oab Office of architecture in Barcelona

As part of the celebration of the Symposium "Shell and Spatial Structures: New Materials and Technologies, New Designs and Innovations -- A Sustainable Approach to Architectural and Structural Design" of the International Association of Special Structures (IASS-SLTE) held October 23-31, 2008 in Acapulco, the Faculty of Architecture of the UNAM developed 3 projects specifically for the occasion: 1) An exhibition of representative scale models of the "golden age" (1950-1975) of the construction of reinforced concrete shells in Mexico; 2) A documentary featuring the characteristics and evolution ...

The present research work is based on original manuscripts and testimonies from architect González Gortázar (b. Mexico) regarding his transcendent architecture and urban designs. González Gortázar is considered at present one of the most important architects of México, creator of spaces and urban art that are now geometric symbols and references of the city of Guadalajara in México. The architect strongly practices the concept of "Space and Art" and where the city should never loose their social function for which it was originally conceived and constructed.

In the introduction to Bordados decorativos para el hogar, Caroline considers certain points essential for successful hand-stitching such as the choice and use of color and fabric. She advises how to seek inspiration from threads, buttons, picture frames, and scraps of lace or old greetings cards. The book includes a wide variety of projects, such as making pictures and window dressings. A practical section that covers stitches and techniques, templates and suppliers is also included. Whether you are a begninner or an experienced sewer, this book will inspire you to create beautifully...

De manera sencilla, este libro propone una guía para que el estudiante analice el ciclo de los materiales, desde diferentes metodologías y estrategias dentro del aula de clase y fuera de ella, a partir de fichas de análisis, visitas de campo y elaboración de modelos. Ello le permitirá visualizar todos los componentes que intervienen en el ciclo de vida de un material, los residuos que se generan en el proceso constructivo y el correcto uso que debe hacerse de estos para minimizar los desechos. En últimas, también es una invitación a reflexionar sobre cómo hacer frente desde la...