BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS
30 VISIONS OF ARCHITECTURE
30 in-depth interviews with some of the world’s leading architects. A 245-page book written with Edaimon de Juan for the company Knauf, with design and layout by Albert Bernat. Published in 2023.
“EL FUTUR QUE VOLEM” (THE FUTURE WE WANT)
20 inspiring initiatives undertaken by the city of Barcelona to combat the climate emergency. A 124-page book commissioned by the Urban Ecology area of Barcelona City Council. Published in 2022.
“ELS EFECTES DEL GLIFOSAT I LES SOLUCIONS ALTERNATIVES AL SEU ÚS” (THE IMPACT OF GLYPHOSATE AND ALTERNATIVES TO ITS USE)
An analysis of the use of glyphosate in urban gardening and how green management has been modified as a result of legislation restricting the use of this product. A 109-page book written for Barcelona Regional and the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, produced in collaboration with recognised experts. Published in 2017.
“BONES PRÀCTIQUES DE JARDINERIA A BARCELONA: CONSERVAR I MILLORAR LA BIODIVERSITAT” (GOOD GARDENING PRACTICES IN BARCELONA: CONSERVING AND IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY)
A 300-page book written in collaboration with Octavi Borruel and commissioned by the Urban Ecology area of Barcelona City Council. Published in 2016.
30 VISIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY
30 in-depth interviews with recognised experts in sustainability. A 245-page book written for the company Knauf, designed and laid out by Albert Bernat. Published in 2016.
“L’AMB, AGENT DETERMINANT EN LA TRANSICIÓ ENERGÈTICA” (THE AMB, AN ESSENTIAL AGENT IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION)
A collection of opinions about the need to create a metropolitan energy operator. A 55-page document commissioned by the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. Produced in 2016
“QUÈ SÓN LES PLANTES INVASORES?” (WHAT ARE INVASIVE PLANTS?)
A short guide to learn about, and know how to take action to combat, the invasive species most commonly found in urban gardening. Produced for the Urban Habitat area of Barcelona City Council. Published in 2014
“EL ROSERAR AMARGÓS-JARDINS DEL TEATRE GREC” (THE ROSERAR AMARGÓS-THE GARDENS OF THE GREC THEATRE)
A short guide about the history of this emblematic space in the Parc de Montjuïc. Commissioned by the Urban Habitat area of Barcelona City Council. Published in 2014
“PANORAMA DE LA INDUSTRIA QUÍMICA” (OVERVIEW OF THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY)
A 408-page book which tells the history of the main players involved in Spain’s chemicals industry. Production of the chapters about IQE, AEQT, Expoquimia, fedeQuim and FEIQUE. Published in 2014 by Dobleerre Editorial.
“EL MUNDO DE LA CERVEZA ARTESANAL” (THE WORLD OF CRAFT BEER)
A journey through the world of craft beer in Spain, investigating the geographical and social environments that made possible the creation of certain brands. A 320-page book written in conjunction with Sergi Freixas and published by Larousse. There have so far been 3 editions: two in 2014 and one in 2018.
“LA TRANSICIÓ DES DE LA PLAÇA IMPERIAL TARRACO 1976-1982. POLITICA I SOCIETAT” (THE TRANSITION VIEWED FROM THE TARRACO IMPERIAL SQUARE 1976-1982: POLITICS AND SOCIETY)
A chronicle of the rise of Francesc Robert Graupera to the position of Civil Governor of Tarragona, including a privileged vision of the main events of the period. With a prologue by Josep Gomis. A 308-page book written with Antoni Panadès, with the support of the Diputació de Tarragona (Provincial Government of Tarragona). Published in […]
“CONVERSES AMB FRANCESC ROBERT GRAUPERA” (CONVERSATIONS WITH FRANCESC ROBERT GRAUPERA)
A chronicle of the rise of Francesc Robert Graupera to the position of Mayor of Mataró between 1973 and 1977. A 344-page book based on a long interview. With a prologue by Miquel Roca. Published in 2009.
“L’HORA DEL TREN” (THE AGE OF THE TRAIN)
An essay about the present and future of the railway in Catalonia, and its social and territorial impact. A 117-page book written for the Descoberta (Discovered) collection of the publisher Publicacions de l’Abadia de Montserrat. Published in 2006.
“VIA VERDA, EIX DE VIDA” (GREEN PATH, THE AXIS OF LIFE)
An assessment of the biological corridor between Collserola and Sant Llorenç. A 50-page booklet commissioned by the Local Council of Cerdanyola del Vallès. Published in 2005.
“INVENTS I INVENTORS A LA CATALUNYA MODERNA” (INVENTIONS AND INVENTORS IN MODERN-DAY CATALONIA)
A book about inventions to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Oficina Ponti, experts in law relating to intellectual property. Written with Xavier Duran and in collaboration with the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Published in 2005.
“1924-1999. 75 AÑOS DE MERCK EN ESPAÑA” (1924-1999: 75 YEARS OF MERCK IN SPAIN)
A commemorative book that reviews the history of Merck Farma y Química S.A in Spain. Commissioned by the company and published in 1999.
“PRESENT I FUTUR DE L’ENERGIA A CATALUNYA” (THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF ENERGY IN CATALONIA)
An 83-page book commissioned by the specialist magazine Economics and supported by the Institut Català d’Energia (Catalan Institute of Energy ). Published in 1996.
“DIVORCI, MANUAL D’ÚS” (DIVORCE: A USER’S MANUAL)
An essay about a series of factors related to divorce, including real testimonies provided by people who have gone through the process. A 126-page book commissioned by the publishing company Llibres de l’Índex. Published in 1991.