100 preguntas que nos hemos hecho sobre Puerto Rico en la Nueva Escuela de Arquitectura de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico

Learn the standards of effective design and installation for building systems using the performance requirements set by the industry-leading source for standards: the International Code Council?. Now available in Spanish to recognize an increasingly diverse workforce, the 2003 International Building Code - Spanish Edition offers users comprehensive coverage and time-tested safety concepts so they are well-prepared for successful, safe work in the field. In addition, structural as well as fire- and life-safety provisions are also included and span a range of topics, including means of egress,...

En el marco de la colección Ciudad 2030, esta obra pretende reflexionar, desde diversos puntos de vista, en torno al papel de la ciudad inteligente (smart city) y de la ciudad sabia (wise city) en la generación de modelos de gobernanza democrática y colaborativa que avancen en el desarrollo humano sostenible de las ciudades, territorios y comunidades. Identificados los retos de este desarrollo, el uso de la ciencia y la tecnología resulta clave para resolverlos pero siempre teniendo en cuenta las ventajas e inconvenientes que suscitan. Por ello, son necesarios modelos que superen la idea...

"The exhibit presents the complete history of the Spanish architectural activity in the Río de la Plata region soon after the War of Independence and into the new millennium. Includes many drawings, plans and designs by Spanish architects that worked in Río de la Plata and of Argentinean architects working in Spain, from the 19th century architect Tomás Toribio, first academic that arrived from Spain to Santiago Calatrava and his pedestrian swing bridge in Puerto Madero(Buenos Aires). An important reference"--Provided by vendor.

The Middle Ages constitute one of the darkest periods of humanity. European monarchs vying for their own interests and the relentless spread of the plague, or Black Death, consumed the lives of millions. Then, seemingly overnight, colossal monuments began soaring through the skies, dominating the heights ?the Gothic period had been born. In this book, Fern?ndez Bueno unveils some of the key enigmas that throughout the ages have been locked within the walls of cathedrals. Where and why they were built, their acoustics, symbology, legends, and alchemy. This is a magical voyage through the main...