Architects’ and educators’ most impactful contributions to housing justice are often too quotidian to gain attention. But this is precisely the type of work that makes a real difference in residents’ lives. Luckily there’s a conference for that. Presented by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), last month’s Intersections Research Conference: New Housing Paradigms illuminated the potential of small-scale, engaged housing design interventions. The program underscored how architectural skills can help alleviate housing inequities.
The Austin, Texas conference convened “housers” to share vital research and design projects that otherwise might be overlooked. Participants from academia and practice
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