This volume provides readers with ideas and models which can be applied to a wide range of building typologies, including: hotels, hospitals, sports facilities, shopping centers and educational environments. The sections are arranged by construction typology and feature effective layouts, materials and techniques. All concepts are illustrated and explained through floor plans, drawings and detailed texts. This publication will undoubtedly serve as an endless source of information and ideas for all architects and students of architecture. AUTHOR: Carles Broto, an architecture scholar and one of the founders of the IAC (institute for alternative culture). Following a successful period at the Atrium Group (Barcelona), he has now joined Grupo Links - Structure as the publishing director of various contemporary architecture collections. He is currently investigating the evolution of new American housing, as part of a multi-country project. He lives in Barcelona. SELLING POINTS: Ideas for a host of building typologies Detailed explanations of the concepts A comprehensive guide for all architects 252 colour images t1248 b/w plans edrawings
