Category Archives: Geology

Resilient architecture: consider building shape

There was a time long ago when you could determine the function, location and even the prevailing climate at the location, just by looking at a building. Those were the now mostly gone days when most buildings were good examples … Continue reading

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ACERCA DE LLUVIAS TORRENCIALES E INUNDACIONES EN NICARAGUA

MANAGUA INUNDADA Y SU FUTURO VULNERABLE Por Ricardo A. Alvarez Salaverry[1] Durante el 1er. Congreso Internacional de Ingeniería, celebrado en Managua del 23 al 25 de marzo de este año, dialogué con colegas arquitectos e ingenieros nicaragüenses y de otros … Continue reading

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