Seen as a sacrifice, living small has been attempted to be rethought with micro-homes and micro-apartments. While applauded in the design world for being sophisticated and ingenious, the realities of…
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For over five hundred years — since the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and the colonization of African peoples — Blackness and, by extension, Black hair have been perceived in Western cultures as something to be managed, contained, and policed. But what if natural Black hair and the hairstyles it makes possible can inspire liberatory architectures for Black futures across the globe?
As urbanization intensifies, it’s imperative to reimagine living spaces that enhance our daily experiences while minimizing our ecological footprint. I delve into ethical urban design, emphasizing the potential of compact…
Compact, Communal Intergenerational Living. Compact cohousing, communal gardens, and adaptable spaces redefine urban living. This innovative project challenges traditional concepts, promoting dignity and diverse living.
Before composing these thoughts, while reviewing an initial draft, I found myself rising from my desk and meandering around the room, sketching random paths to regain my focus. It seems…
In recent years, scientists have warned that if climate change is not halted, the intensity of extreme weather events will increase. While a solution to this global problem is being…
At the center of our project is the question of dignity in relation to design. The thread that connects dignity to design, design to sustainability, sustainability to beauty, beauty to…
A woman walks alone through a big city, the city is beautiful, the buildings are tall, the sun reflects on the streets through the branches of the few trees that…
The benefits of green areas and gardening are widely known. Scientifically, it has been demonstrated that gardening or spending time in nature improves physical, psychological and social health and that…
One of the main aspirations of Habitable.City is to rethink the ways we design, build and experience our cities. It’s possible to achieve this objective by analyzing the present and…