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A compilation of detailed texts and historic photographic images of the architectural heritage of Medellín, its streets, churches, buildings, hospitals. Many of the places documented have been demolished and the photographers are the only remaining witnesses to study the transformation of its urban landscape over the centuries. A catalogue of buildings is included with images in the "Note" section at the end of the book.

With the rapid developments in renewable resources over the last few years, environmentally-friendly housing is no longer the pipe-dream of a few radical architects and ecologists, it is now a firm reality. Small Eco Houses is a superbly illustrated volume that showcases the latest trends and architectural solutions for eco-housing. It also explores how research into alternative materials and new ways to apply traditional prime materials have paved the way for a whole new range of design options that mean aesthetics and comfort no longer have to be compromised to achieve sustainable...

El contenido de este libro gira en torno a dos temas claves: la idea de que el Renacimiento es un movimiento con una cultura propia, que se desarrolla al mismo tiempo en todo el mundo, y la valoración del Barroco como un estilo de gran vitalidad que, despreciado durante mucho tiempo, contiene, sin embargo, avances decisivos en términos arquitectónicos.

Produced by the government program Pueblos Magicos (Magic Towns) is designed for the sustainable preservation of the cultural and architectural patrimony of 17 traditional and picturesque colonial towns, promoting the tourist attractions and urban benefits of places like: San Cristobal de las Casas, Parras, Comala, Taxco, Real de Catorce, Izamal and Patzcuaro among others.Many exceptional color photographs. .