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The Critical House: Words from 20 Contemporary Japanese Architects is now available for preorder! We asked various architects, “How should we think about housing 🏠 as a critique?” This edition is in Japanese and is published by the prestigious Shokokusha Publishing. The book explores the intersection between architecture and critical theory, offering diverse perspectives on what housing means in contemporary society. https://lnkd.in/ghsKVpVJ

Did you know that architecture students in Segovia have the opportunity to use the historic city in many of their projects? Just ask Ryma EL KADHI, a Bachelor in Architectural Studies student whose favorite project stems from her class’s work mapping the city. Discover why it was her favorite project in the video below, and learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/48lw9bD

Published today! ARCHITECTURES OF THE TECHNOPOLIS: ARCHIGRAM AND THE BRITISH HIGH TECH by Annette Fierro Comparing the work of Archigram and High-Tech architects thematically, this book explores the historical and cultural context of London to reveal their influences and interconnections and why two such radical groups emerged from a seemingly conservative city. This book examines the relationships between the work of Archigram and that of the British High-Tech architects, groups that were based in London and developing in the 1960s and 70s. Find out more ad order your copy now from www.lundhumphries.com #ArchitectureBook #HighTechArchitecture #Archigram #ArchigramArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory #BritishArchitecture

Yesterday, invited by my former student at the School of Architecture and Environmental Studies of Universidad del Diseño, and colleague Vicky Adis, I lectured at the School of Architecture of Universidad Latina. The topic of the talk was "Architecture Here and Now. Theoretical-Critical-Ethical Architectural Thinking," with yet another subtitle: "How should we think and make architecture in Costa Rica?"

Vademecum: 77 Minor Terms for Writing Urban Places now available as open access version in co-creation with @nai010. The book offers a set of concepts that stimulate new approaches in planning, architecture, urban design, policy and other practices of spatial development. The book was edited by Klaske Havik https://lnkd.in/eJJmyE_9 @BKTUDelft @tudelft

Finally in my hands after 7 years! The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy. Advance copies #aspenideas September Preorders: https://lnkd.in/ec3y8v8h

Talking about cities, starting with an essential building block --the neighborhood! It seems that increasingly we are devoting more and more attention to studying cities. I am particularly heartened that old ways of talking about planning, typologies, and separate disciplines or "verticals" are giving way to broader, Intergrated views of the city, and delving deeper into their unique characteristics. Thus, this book from the perspective of neighborhoods. I am happy to be among the 35 authors of the publication and to have reflected, with colleagues from near and far, about the role, opportunities and characteristics of neighborhoods to contribute to the livability of cities.

As we navigate the challenges of land scarcity and burgeoning population densities, the concept of vertical place-making and vertical community-making becomes not just an option but a necessity. This requires a blend of safety and innovation.   I wrote an opinion piece for Parametric Architecture on this topic with examples of Asian metropolises. Link to read here: https://lnkd.in/g65N2UAS With images by Geoffrey Ma | MCW architects.

Tomorrow, 6:30pm. Join us for a lecture from Architecture by Peter Trummer. Trummer, a professor at the University of Innsbruck, will be speaking about his new book 'The City as a Technical Being: On the Mode of Existence in Architecture,' which centers around the question of how a city affects the mode of existence of all the successively new buildings. https://bit.ly/491TPTt

Unveiling the Influence of Biophilic Design in Architecture 🍃 Discover the powerful influence of Biophilic Design on architecture through this video. Explore key concepts and witness its transformative effects on architectural aesthetics.