Arquitecturas en conflicto

En la primera parte de esta tesis se adoptó un método que parte de principios universales teóricos, abstractos y generales para llegar al singular concreto, tanto de la técnica en acto, como del objetivo alcanzado (sea éste un egresado, un conocimiento, o una obra). La epistemología adoptada en la primera parte, de raíz hegeliana, adquiere un carácter fractal que es importante destacar, puesto que tiene dos rasgos valiosos para atrapar lo real: relaciona los principios universales con los hechos y cosas singulares y lo hace mediante el particular o mediador que consigue esa difícil...

In the nineties, the modern orthodoxy has stopped imposing its criteria. At a time when there are as many architectural philosophies as architects, this volume offers us some answers to the common question of where present-day architecture is going. This view of the current world of architecture is presented through analysis of the projects of the most recognized and respected architects, but also the most innovative ones and those of the new generations.

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.

Bioarquitectura indaga desde diversos ángulos los principios naturales de las edificaciones animales y humanas, compilando, por primera vez, gran parte de los conocimientos que dan origen y conforman la arquitectura orgánica.