Market Place
This book explores how ‘food quarters’ have emerged in three transforming London markets. It reveals how the interplay between design and food-focused social practices enriches urban life and sustainability, while paradoxically contributing to gentrification.
Public Space in Informal Settlements
This book views Bogotá’s informal settlements as an opportunity to understand the city. It explores public spaces born from self-help, which are public in ownership but communal in use, and vital to the barrios’ social dynamics. An insider’s perspective.
Across the global South, urban space triggers social conflict but also creates new possibilities for activism. These cross-disciplinary essays explore the complex relationship between planning, politics, and power, asking a central question: are cities to be tamed?
The Influence of Smart Buildings on Smart Cities
Explore smart buildings, the technologies shaping them, and their impact on urban life. This accessible book explains how smart buildings lead to the development of smart cities, offering insights for anyone curious about the future of urban living.