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Architecture and the Housing Question

Architecture and the Housing Question

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Architecture and the Housing Question explores how the design and provision of housing shape political projects and the architecture profession, addressing issues of class, race, and gender inequality. It features essays and case studies from various countries, highlighting the methodological questions underpinning its international outlook.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Architecture and the Housing Question delve into the intricate relationship between the design and provision of housing worldwide and the broader political and professional landscapes. It explores how architects have played a pivotal role in shaping housing policies and practices, often contributing to the perpetuation or alleviation of class, race, and gender inequalities. This book presents a collection of essays and historical case studies from various countries, shedding light on the disciplinary implications of addressing shelter for the masses as an architectural assignment and responsibility.

The thematic organization of the collection, which interrogates housing expertise, the state apparatus, segregation and colonialism, highlights the methodological questions that underpin its international outlook. This book appeals to students and scholars in architecture, architectural history, theory, and urban studies, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of housing and its impact on society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032181868

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