Throughout his profesional practice and teaching, Prof. Jorge Iglesis, has been commited to a variety of issues that conform the spirit of his work; the challenge to discover a local identidy and to establish a regional modern culture; a social and environmental commitment; the recognition of vernacular architecture; the appreciation of history and the challenges of new technologies adapted to the local means.El desafío de descubrir la propia identidad, consolidar una cultura regional moderna, preocuparse del medio ambiente, valorar la arquitectura popular, comprometerse socialmente, recuperar vínculos con el pasado y desarrollar técnicas constructivas adaptables a los recursos de nuestro país requiere principios que dirijan la obra y la enseñanza