Ingeniería humana 2

Can it get much better than relaxing in a comfortable, modern hotel after a long day on the ski slopes? Whether you're a beginner learning on the bunny slope, an ex-Olympian reliving his glory days, or a non-skier who enjoys sipping rum toddies in the lodge, you'll find the perfect place for a winter get-away in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book. Designed to suit every taste, "Ski Hotels serves as an illustrated guide to the best resorts in Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Japan, Includes an introduction and informative captions.

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.

Este libro de los arquitectos Rodolfo Livingston y Nidia Marinaro resume la vasta experiencia de ambos (50 años en el caso de R.L.) en la transformación de las casas de barrio, conservando el atractivo original de los espacios y de las fachadas. El humor, que abunda en estas páginas, encierra conceptos profundos como en el diálogo del arquitecto con la mujer que se niega a dormir en el cuarto de "la otra", la tormenta en el campo y el capítulo sobre la "resignificación", entre otros. Quienes estén por comprar una casa de barrio y los que ya viven en una, encontrarán alternativas...

This the third book of the series prepared to spread and promote Mexican residential architecture, a style that is more and more pure and bright. Mexican residential architecture has succeeded in integrating proportion, functionality, context and materials for the pleasure of the persons who create or live in these homes.