Bogotá


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Detailed guide to the architecture and public parks that are part of the urban revitalization project of the downtown district of the city of Bogotá. Most of the buildings featured were built during the 20th century.




An Archaeological Guide to Central and Southern Mexico


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A visitor's guide to the ancient Maya cities of Mexico provides photos, descriptions, and up-to-date tourist information on seventy archaeological sites and sixty museums, detailing the art, architecture, and history of each.




Terry's Guide to Mexico


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Architecture


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Space Fighter


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An exploration of the Evolutionary City by simulating the challenges of urban growth, decline, and vitality.







Vernacular and Earthen Architecture: Conservation and Sustainability


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Vernacular architecture in general and earthen architecture in particular, with their rich variety of forms worldwide, are custodians of the material culture and identity of the peoples who built them. In addition, they are widely recognized as ancestral examples of sustainability in all their variants and interpretations, and the architecture of the present ought to learn from these when designing the sustainable architecture of the future. The conservation of these architectures – seemingly simple yet full of wisdom – is to be undertaken now given their intrinsic value and their status as genuine examples of sustainability to be learnt from and interpreted in contemporary architecture. Vernacular and earthen architecture: Conservation and Sustainability will be a valuable source of information for academics and professionals in the fields of Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Construction and Building Engineering and Architecture.




The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic


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The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic is the definitive guide to this beautiful and fascinating island, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the Dominican Republic's best attractions. Discover the Dominican Republic's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the country's pine-forested mountain ranges and tropical mangrove estuaries, to its humpback whale breeding grounds and ancient Taino Indian sites. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, beaches and out of the way areas for all budgets. This guide shows you every amazing place in the Dominican Republic and describes each aspect of the fascinating local history and culture. Explore every part of this beautiful country with easy-to-use maps that help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Originally published in print in 2011. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic. Now available in ePub format.