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Interest in living off the grid, i.e. self-sufficiently without relying on public services such as the municipal water supply, electricity, or local sewage and gas systems, has come on the scene as a greener, cheaper, and more independent way of life. Homes that are off-grid generally allow for a smaller carbon footprint, and a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. Living Off-Grid sets you free from depending on a company, either using solar panels, wind turbines, a micro water system, or a combination of these technologies. Other times, an Off-Grid system can work as an energy backup or be...

Si bien el umbral es la pieza que define el límite entre dos espacios debajo de una puerta, este texto presenta la noción de "Umbral" como transición. Conceptualiza la idea del ingreso a un edificio como un "lugar" que no es adentro ni afuera pero que es al mismo tiempo las dos cosas. Luego ejemplifica, a través de un recorrido de arquitecturas cercanas y lejanas en tiempo y geografía, situaciones de umbral que nos permiten reconocer el fenómeno en sus diversas manifestaciones. Este texto pretende sensibilizar a nuestros alumnos en la percepción de los espacios que nos acompañan...

This volume focusses on the mosaics and geometric designs from Ecija, the ancient Roman Astigi, the capital of the Conventus Astigitanus, which is one of four conventus iuridici that made the Roman Baetica. This work is part of a much larger study centered recently on the mosaics and the geometrical compositions of the Conventus Astgitanus, whose immediate objective pursued to cover the analysis of the musivaria of the whole of Baetica.In conjunction with the mosaics catalogue, this volume presents a catalogue of geometric designs, which are results of studies of different fields that make up ...

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.