Eric Firley, of French-German origin, is Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture. In addition to the typo-morphological studies presented in this book, his current research focuses on interdisciplinary urban design practices, alternative models of housing production and the impact of immigration on urban form.Victor Deupi is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Architecture. His research focuses on the Early Modern Spanish and Ibero-American world, mid-20th-century Cuba, and contemporary architecture. The author of several books, Dr. Deupi was also the President (2016-2018) of the CINTAS Foundation dedicated to promoting Cuban art and culture.