Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez de la Fuente

Completísima guía de arquitectura de Barcelona, presentada en un cómodo formato, repleta de fotos, planos de localización y textos explicativos.

Con este volumen se inicia una colección de textos, coordinada por el Departamento de Infraestructuras del Transporte y Territorio de la UPC, cuyo objetivo es aportar una visión de la construcción de la ciudad y del territorio desde la perspectiva de la construcción de sus redes de infraestructura, actividad primordial de la ingeniería civil, con efectos cada vez más contundentes. El libro se centra en el campo de la urbanística y pretende cubrir un vacío en la formación de los ingenieros, los cuales con frecuencia perciben las infraestructuras tan sólo desde sus aspectos...

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...

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.