Social Housing - Abigail Batchelor, Paul Karakusevic

Across Europe, architects working on social housing are at the forefront of dwelling design, playing a crucial role in the reinvention of our cities. As public housing groups and communities take on the housing crisis, they must navigate contemporary urban issues, including genuine a ordability, demographic change and climate adaptation. Examining 25 exemplar case studies from across the UK and Europe, with contributions from leading practitioners and their clients, Social Ho ing explores alternative routes to designing and delivering a ordable housing. A new edition of the landmark 2017 volume, it explores urban typology, building reuse, climate resilience, ageing populations and material innovation. Encompassing holistic approaches to dwelling design, it o ers a practical guide and inspiration for housing practitioners, students and pioneers to learn, adapt and propose solutions for the future. Featuring: Karakusevic Carson Architects, Al-Jawad Pike, Archio, Bourbouze & Graindorge Architectes, Cierto Estudio, Collective Architecture, Déchele e Architecture, einszueins architektur, Jaccaud + Associés, Mæ and Peris+Toral.