Frank Lloyd Wright

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...

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...

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.

Si para la época de la máquina, el paquebote, el avión o el automóvil fueron los iconos del progreso, hoy en día éstos no pueden ser otros que el teléfono móvil, el ordenador, o el chip. Una casa –la arquitectura- se debía fabricar como un coche y su "estilo" ser tan moderno como éste. Su modelo de espacio arquitectónico, científicamente medido, podía ser conceptualizado, transmitido, y construido con unas reglas objetivas. Pero en la época digital, ¿A qué se puede parecer una vivienda? ¿Qué tipo de proceso o sistema constructivo definen hoy la construcción?,...