Principios de La Proteccion Pasiva Contra Incendios

“Bizarro.” “Interesante.” “Tránsito gigantesco” Esas fueron las reacciones de los voluntarios del proyecto Planet Hunters cuando vieron por primera vez el gráfico de la curva de brillo de la estrella KIC 8462852 y de lo que de otra forma fuera aparentemente una estrella como nuestro Sol. De las más de 150,000 estrellas bajo la constante observación durante los cuatro años de la misión primaria Kepler de la NASA (2009-2013), esta estrella en particular se distingue del resto de sus pares por las atenuaciones de su brillo. Aunque casi todas ellas se atribuyen a causas...

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.

- Martin Parr (b.1952) is one of the best-known and most influential British photographers working today, acclaimed for his frank chronicling of life and society - This introductory monograph charts Parr's entire career including early black and white photographs, unpublished images made over the last five years, and works from all his major projects, including The Last Resort and Think of England - Parr is a prolific book-maker and collector, as well as a long-standing member of the Magnum Photos agency. This new title is an affordable companion to his other Phaidon publications which...

"Architecture & Design Australia" is a new survey of Australian Architecture that takes an expansive look at over 50 builings, from private dwellings to public monuments, and includes many award-winning projects that have helped shape the energetic state of Australian design today. It is fair to say that the diversity of the Australian continent shapes the complexity of its architecture, and it is these ingredients that continue to set the scene for the country's exciting architectural language. An index with contact information of the featured architects and designers is enclosed.

Otro apartado con cuerpo propio es el referido a la vivienda unifamiliar, inaugurado por la vivienda en El Mecachón, las Herencias, Toledo y seguida por las viviendas de Miami, Javea y El Escorial. Posteriormente, se realizaron las viviendas que esta publicación recoge y que ilustran a la perfección su trayectoria de todos estos años. En la actualidad, el tema de la vivienda unifamiliar sigue siendo un apartado fundamental del estudio. Pese a la diversidad de circunstancias y soluciones que la vivienda presenta, se descubren líneas de investigación dominantes, como el carácter...