Contemporary Tiled Roofs In Portuguese Architecture

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Durable, reliable and easy to maintain, the humble roofing tile is a world wide phenomenon which has adapted in a subtle yet successful way to different regional requirements.
Its use in Portugal has been long and widespread and is currently undergoing a revival in its status and application. Here eight contemporary houses are examined, accompanied by plans and elevations, which have advanced the use of this historic material.