Estructuras vistas, ocultas e ilusorias

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...

El objeto de este trabajo es contribuir a una teoría del proyecto arquitectónico en la que la idea de tipo no se conciba como un mecanismo reproductor sino como una estructura de la forma capaz de múltiples desarrollos.

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...

Una de las causas de la crítica situación sanitaria en las áreas metropolitanas de América Latina durante la pandemia de COVID-19 fue el déficit en la provisión de servicios urbanos básicos como agua, saneamiento, transporte y energía. En este volumen se analizan, mediante enfoques multidisciplinarios, algunos problemas socioambientales y factores concurrentes que explican esa situación. En distintos artículos se pone el foco en políticas públicas inconclusas o, con mayor frecuencia, ineficientes en distintas localizaciones de la RMBA, Argentina, y el AMCO, Colombia: el...