Arquitectura y construcción incas en Ollantaytambo

Written by three architectural journalists, this book offers an a-to-z look at 100 of the world’s best architects, from the Madrid-based team Abalos & Herreros to Peter Zumthor, one of the most important figures on the Swiss architectural scene. The two-page spreads combine analytical text with a selection of stunning photos showing the architects’ most famous works, while providing an overview of the varied nature of architecture today. Such luminaries as Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Maya Lin, and Richard Meier, are discusssed along with the accomplishments of Japanese architects Kenzo...

This series was the winner of the American Institute of Architects' prestigious "Award for Excellence in International Book Publishing". Each volume in this series is introduced with an essay on the architect, and a chronological or stylistic presentation of their most outstanding buildings and projects. No other series provides such a complete and concise summary of the world's leading architects' works. The volumes are fully illustrated in black-and-white with photos and project renderings.

Reedición conjunta en un único volumen de los libros Housing y Singular Housing anteriormente publicados por Actar, con la incorporación de algunos proyectos recientes. El libro se enfoca en diversas propuestas residenciales recientes, a la vez que ofrece diversos y sugerentes análisis la vivienda unifamiliar. La primera parte, con una vocación más teórica, se ha centrado en la exploración de las "dinámicas de proyecto" susceptibles de generar sistemas formales nuevos relacionados con los fenómenos de cambio que experimenta actualmente la ciudad contemporánea. La segunda presenta...

Now also available in Romanic language editions: In Detail: Solar Architecture, presenting advanced new technologies and sophisticated planning systems for architecture which looks beyond fossil fuels to the future.