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Interest in living off the grid, i.e. self-sufficiently without relying on public services such as the municipal water supply, electricity, or local sewage and gas systems, has come on the scene as a greener, cheaper, and more independent way of life. Homes that are off-grid generally allow for a smaller carbon footprint, and a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. Living Off-Grid sets you free from depending on a company, either using solar panels, wind turbines, a micro water system, or a combination of these technologies. Other times, an Off-Grid system can work as an energy backup or be...

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...

Completo recorrido por la vida y la obra de uno de los grandes arquitectos de la actualidad. El texto, en el que se analizan las principales características de su larga trayectoria profesional, se completa con un abundante material gráfico de fotografías, planos y dibujos.

"De los casi 230 proyectos presentados a la XVI Bienal Colombiana de Arquitectura en 1998, 36 resultaron seleccionados. Ellos representan una muestra de la arquitectura colombiana actual, tanto en su propuesta formal como en su manera de inscribirse en la dinamica social. Este libro, resultado de la asociacion del editor con la Sociedad Colombiana de Arquitectos, se propone profundizar en el panorama que la Bienal plantea. Aqui se presentan fotografias y planos de los proyectos seleccionados, con sus aspectos mas notorios y un texto que amplia su comprension. El balance analitico de la...