Biological, Forest, Agricultural, Livestock, and Water Resources
Biological Resources
These resources share a biological origin, and if managed rationally, can provide renewable materials.
Forest Resources
Forests provide resources and play a vital role in balancing the biosphere through:
- Soil conservation (protection against erosion, rain, and wind)
- Decaying material contributing to soil formation (humus)
- Oxygen release and carbon dioxide uptake
Forests provide materials such as:
- Wood: The primary structural material from trees, composed of cellulose and lignin (sugars)
Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Masterpiece
Kaufmann House
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Date: 1935 – 1937
Location: Bear Run, Pennsylvania (USA)
Style: Organic
Materials Used: Concrete, natural stone, glass, and aluminum.
System: Industrial materials.
Formal Analysis
Support Elements
This architectural work rises from a stone base. The house rests on a solid foundation, supported by stone walls and reinforced concrete columns. These elements support the different floors and cantilevered terraces that extend over the landscape. Each of the three terraces
Read MoreSpain’s Autonomous Communities: Formation, Organization, and Financing
The Formation Process of Autonomous Communities in Spain
The Autonomous period started after Franco’s death. Adolfo Suarez granted a pre-autonomy regime in Catalonia, which then spread to 13 regions. The map was 14 pre-autonomies, almost coinciding with the present, with the exception of La Rioja and Cantabria (integrated into Castile and Leon), and Madrid (which had the opportunity to form a single community or incorporate into Castilla La Mancha).
The Autonomic Period
This period began after enacting
Read MoreCatalonia and Spain within the EU: Economy and Political Structure
* Rompuy brothers and Catherine Ashton in the EU
Catalonia and Spain within the EU:
1. Economic Exchanges and Development
Spain is a post-industrial nation, transitioning from industry to a service-based economy, largely due to ICT development. Catalonia, Spain’s most productive region, significantly contributes to the Spanish economy, making Spain a major EU country. Catalonia’s GDP per capita is about 30% above the European average, with above-average GDP growth and increasing exports. However, education
Read MoreUnderstanding Urban Development: Concepts, Networks, and Systems
The Urban Development Concept
Urbanization is the phenomenon by which cities grow rapidly in number, population, and surface area. Lifestyles characteristic of cities are extended to large areas. A traditional interpretation considers only demographic, economic, and geographical factors, but a more advanced approach includes cultural aspects.
Different Rhythms of Urbanization
It is estimated that by 2020, three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban, and one in four people will live in cities
Read MoreSpanish Tourism: Evolution, Impacts, and Challenges
Key Tourism Terms
Transport system: Media set to allow the movement of people and goods.
TEN (Trans-European Networks): Set of transmission systems to allow communication from the European Union countries.
Tour operator: Wholesale companies that integrate all phases of the tourist business (hotels, transport, etc.).
Tourist Seasonality: Concentration of demand at certain times of year (e.g., summer for sun and beach).
Wholesale: Concentrated production and sales to retail (other companies).
Retail: Selling
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