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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.

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.

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.

Experiencias esenciales sobre el hábitat contemporáneo, pretexto para escribir acerca de problemas actuales y que tienen que ver sobre cómo viven las personas, sus derechos y deberes para con los demás, el medio ambiente y el futuro, todas visiones complejas de sumo interés para la sociedad contemporánea y cercanas a agendas públicas que tratan sobre el cambio climático, la equidad de género o la reivindicación de los derechos de las minorías, los jóvenes o el agua. Así mismo, esta publicación es importante para reconocer la vulnerabilidad de la sociedad contemporánea, frágil...