América Latina, nueva arquitectura

Luxurious edition that reviews the history and architecture of the Mexican governmental building "Palacio Nacional" and the rich artistic and political patrimony it holds.

Vienna's once exalted status as the showpiece of an empire is reflected in the elegance and monumentality of its architecture. But behind and beyond the stately façades, design innovations are transforming interiors and resulting in exciting new residential and commercial buildings being constructed at the city's edges. This user-friendly little guide profiles some of the most notable projects built during the last few years and includes color photographs and a site map. Another in teNeues' authoritative series of pocket guides to recent architecture in cities around the world Includes color ...

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,...

"En esta serie de profundos y conmovedores ensayos críticos, Salíngaros y varios asociados cercanos aÿrman que interpretamos la vida en la arquitectura como el trasfondo de la comunidad humana — la preparación para nuestro lugar de vivienda... Un día, quizás Salíngaros será lectura obligatoria para los arquitectos. Si eso pasa podría ser que surja una nueva ortodoxia, en la cual la humildad, el orden, y el espíritu público — las virtudes que han sido expulsadas de la disciplina por los arquitectos estrellas — serán la norma." — Roger Scruton. "¿Cuáles son las ideas y los ...