The Business of Architecture documents the persistent gap between theoretical discourse and the practical efforts of architects attempting to reorganise their offices, resist market dependence, and fulfil social responsibilities through alternative economic models.
About This Book
Architecture has long debated its social responsibilities, yet the distance between critical theory and actual practice remains stubbornly wide. This volume maps that divide, gathering documentation of small-scale but substantive attempts by practicing architects to implement different ways of working — alternative office structures, non-conventional economic models, and strategies for operating with greater autonomy from market forces. Edited by ARCH+ and Anh-Linh Ngo, it is a candid, materially grounded inquiry into architectural practice as a political and economic proposition, essential reading for those questioning how a practice can be structured, funded, and run with integrity.
Key Features
- 176 pages of editorial, critical writing, and documented practice examples
- Edited by ARCH+ and Anh-Linh Ngo
- Published by Birkhäuser, ISBN 9783959058612
What You'll Discover
- How practicing architects are constructing alternative economic models outside conventional market dependence
- The structural and organisational experiments architects are using to reshape their offices and working conditions
- Where the gap between architectural theory and pragmatic office practice actually lies, and why it persists
- What social responsibility looks like when translated from discourse into concrete, everyday practice decisions
About the Author
This volume is edited by ARCH+, the German-language journal of architecture and urbanism known for its critical engagement with spatial and political questions, alongside editor Anh-Linh Ngo. [Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 176
- Dimensions: 295 x 240 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783959058612
- Publisher: Birkhäuser
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects questioning how their practice is structured, emerging practitioners navigating the economics of running an office, academics researching architectural labour and professional ethics, and anyone interested in the politics of architectural production.