Though the inadequate conditions of many slums today pose health and safety threats to millions of slumdwellers around the world, architects today recognize the lessons to be learned when it…
For those of you interested in emerging and alternative approaches to urban planning in Latin American cities, there is still a week left to submit an abstract for a Call…
If you’re in Barcelona and are curious about our program or simply interested in cooperation, emergency and sustainable urban development issues, come join us next week on the 17th &…
Improving quality of life in informal settlements is a complex issue that goes beyond just providing adequate housing. In her final post reporting from her internship with SPARC, our student…
Housing policies sometimes result in obstacles rather than solutions to development issues like affordable housing. Our student Tara Whelan, currently interning with SPARC in Mumbai explains how some of the…
Poor access to sanitation is not only a matter of human rights but also a serious threat to public health. Our student Allison Koornneef learns how sanitation partnerships can lead…
Informal settlements are common to most South American cities, but how they are addressed differs based on context, culture and many other factors. Our student Lina Gast explains the case…
Community participation is at the core of sustainable development. But what happens when participation is mandatory? Our student Kimberly Pelkofsky, currently interning with ASA studio in Kigali, contemplates the case…
The flourishing capital of Mongolia is brimming with opportunities as it faces the challenge to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers affected by the severe Mongolian winter. Our student…
What happens when a community’s livelihood depends on the flood-prone areas in which it lives? Our student Shareen Elnaschie, currently interning with TAO Pilipinas in Manila, shows us a case…