Jose Luis Mateo/Spanish and English

Bioarquitectura indaga desde diversos ángulos los principios naturales de las edificaciones animales y humanas, compilando, por primera vez, gran parte de los conocimientos que dan origen y conforman la arquitectura orgánica.

Ushuaia es una ciudad excepcional en toda America y por haber sido un lugar pequeno en el extremo austral, helado y aislado, tuvo una arquitectura de enorme fragilidad hecha en chapa y madera. En los ultimos anos ha vivido un proceso intenso de destruccion que nada parece detener. Este libro es resultado de una pequena excavacion arqueologica hecha en pleno centro en donde hubo dos casas que se consideraron descartables para no hacer nada encima. Y muestra la historia que se ha logrado recuperar. Pero tambien es un conjunto de reflexiones, ideas y propuestas sobre la historia que explica ese...

"The book examines the life and architectonic and didactic legacy of noted architect O'Gorman (b. Mexico) with critical texts by expert scholars regarding some of his ideas on the aesthetics of architecture with a special emphasis in public primary schools. Includes a reprint of the booklet titled "Escuelas Primarias 1932" by O'Gorman as a report while working for the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP) of the construction of 28 public primary schools in Mexico City."--Provided by vendor.

"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.