Hannes Meyer

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...

"The exhibit presents the complete history of the Spanish architectural activity in the Río de la Plata region soon after the War of Independence and into the new millennium. Includes many drawings, plans and designs by Spanish architects that worked in Río de la Plata and of Argentinean architects working in Spain, from the 19th century architect Tomás Toribio, first academic that arrived from Spain to Santiago Calatrava and his pedestrian swing bridge in Puerto Madero(Buenos Aires). An important reference"--Provided by vendor.

Una definición básica del teatro como espacio arquitectónico es aquella que lo considera como el lugar que se proyecta y se construye para que ocurran eventos dignos de atención, lo que incluye la aparición en el tiempo de diversos formatos de distracción y de arte que han llevado a las distintas sociedades a generar espacios para presenciar de la mejor manera determinado espectáculo. Esta definición de espacio teatral es de carácter general y se articula con el acontecer histórico y cultural de cada contexto.

Revealing the pleasure of contemplation, a well-known aesthetic professor journeys to the four corners of the earth, admiring the arts, architecture, and the people.