Casas de la vieja Cuba

Somos totalmente dependientes de los materiales, la opción de no usarlos ocurre en escasísimas oportunidades. Cada materia prima que usemos tiene su impronta ambiental. La idea es conocerla. El desafío para los desarrolladores de eco-productos es cubrir una necesidad o brindar un beneficio al cliente / usuario al más bajo "costo" ambiental, social y económico. El conocimiento de lo ambiental debe implementarse desde los pasos iniciales de un proyecto, caso contrario las demandas ambientales no serán atendidas adecuadamente y luego habrá que remediarlas. Se puede presumir que todos...

Vicente Galicia (b. Spain 1901, arrived in Colombia in 1926- d. Barranquilla 1992) was a Basque architect and Claretian missionary-priest who left behind an important architectural legacy in Colombia, particularly in the Department of Choc and the cities of Barranquilla and Medellín. Architect and urban historian González Escobar presents a brief biography highlighting the architectural accomplishments of this celebrated architect-constructer who created his most prominent works between 1942 and 1945.

Monographic edition dedicated to one of the most noted disciples of José Villagrán García and Ignacio Díaz Morales. Architec Nafarrate's works are characteristic for the use of natural illumination and ventilation and the strong importance he gives to the environment. Some of his most recognized works include: Residential complex "Los Parques", Hotel "Las Hadas", and the "Twin Dolphin" in Baja California.

A collection of writings by Enrique Yañez to mark the twentieth anniversary of his death. The text presents an approach to life and observations of the architect, covering the fields of architecture, its social function, urbanism, society and culture.