RESIDENTIAL WORK OF ROBERTO PEREZ-GUERRAS

A cobalt blue dome tops the neo-vernacular architecture of the residential complex Costa Hispania, in Santa Pola, Spain. Noted Spanish architect Roberto Pérez-Guerras applied Mediterranean themes to create a collection of richly varied spaces, both inside and out. Contrasts of private and public, shade and sun, land and water characterize the houses and grounds. Next week we'll tour Costa Hispania and one of Perez-Guerras's residential highrises.

DESIGNING AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING

When we think of “global warming” we most often think of gas-guzzling vehicles and industrial plants as the major contributors to the largely manmade menace. But buildings are responsible too, according to Edward Mazria, of Mazria, Riskin Odems, Inc. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Next week writer Susan Smith will describe his view of how architects can take more responsibility for controlling the detrimental environmental effects of their buildings.