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- ISBN 9781915722430
- Weight: 800g
- Dimensions: 210 x 297mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jun 2026
- Publisher: RIBA Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
Paul Karakusevic is an architect and practice founder with over 15 years working at the forefront of a new era of social housing, delivering a wide range of successful projects. Abigail Batchelor is an architect and urban designer specialising in the housing sector. She has international experience working in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, and is also a teacher and educator.
