Practice with Purpose: A Guide to Mission-Driven Design

Practice with Purpose is a book about designing buildings beyond their property lines to address societys most urgent challenges,such as the climate emergency,racial and ethnic injustice,chronic homelessness,educational crises,and the preservation of embodied carbon and culture. Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects rededicated its practice to focus on these issues 20 years ago and offers design strategies to architects who want to make an environmental and social impact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: Oro Editions

In the realm of architecture, the present era holds unparalleled significance, making it an incredibly pivotal time to embrace the role of an architect. The book "Practice with Purpose" delves into the realm of designing buildings that transcend the boundaries of their physical structures, aiming to address some of the most pressing societal challenges of our time. These challenges encompass the climate emergency, racial and ethnic injustice, chronic homelessness, educational crises, and the preservation of the embodied carbon and cultural heritage of existing buildings. Recognizing the urgent need for transformative change, architects must assume the role of creative agents of change, providing the vision and expertise to steer our communities toward an equitable, climate-positive future for all.

Twenty years ago, San Francisco-based Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects made a strategic decision to redirect their practice toward addressing these critical issues. Their mission-driven designs go beyond the realm of contemporary architecture, engaging clients and users in meaningful dialogues. LMSa's remarkable achievements, recognized with numerous awards, serve as a testament to the boundless creative potential of building a practice with purpose.

In this book, LMSa shares its invaluable experience and insights, serving as a rallying call to the architecture profession. Through comprehensive case studies, data-driven essays, user testimonials, and thought-provoking questions, LMSa offers practical design strategies to architects who aspire to make a profound environmental and social impact. By embracing the principles outlined in "Practice with Purpose," architects can contribute to the transformation of our world and create a legacy of sustainable and inclusive design.

Weight: 850g
Dimension: 204 x 256 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781957183046