Architecture, Bodies and Wellbeing: The launch of 3 new books
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Welcome to the exciting event 'Architecture, Bodies and Wellbeing': The launch of three new books published by staff in the Division of Architecture at LSBU! Join us for an evening filled with insightful discussions and celebrations.
The authors will each give a short presentation of their books and engage in an interdisciplinary round table discussion. Next there will be informal networking with drinks provided. The event is wheelchair accessible.
Here's a short introduction to each book:
Form Follows Fever: Malaria and the Construction of Hong Kong, 1841-1849 (The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press, 2024) by Dr Chris Cowell (Lecturer in Architectural History and Theory, LSBU) is the first in-depth account of the turbulent years of initial urban settlement and growth of colonial Hong Kong across the 1840s. Various attempts to arrest the effects of malaria, brought by settlers and which acted as a catalyst, reconfigured both the city’s physical and political landscape, though not necessarily for the better.
Energy Policy Design in the Eastern Mediterranean Basin: A Roadmap to Energy Efficiency by Dr Bertug Ozarisoy (Lecturer in Architecture Technology, LSBU) and Dr Hasim Altan (Professor of Sustainable Design and Architectural Engineering in the Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design in Khobar, Saudi Arabia), published by Routledge in 2024 explores energy consumption and thermal comfort in the social housing sector in the Eastern Mediterranean basin. The book proposes policy-changes to improve the lived environmental experience of users of these architectures.
By expanding theories in sociology, political science and philosophy, Work-Life Balance in Architecture: Playing the Game (Routledge, 2024) by Dr Igea Troiani (Professor of Architecture and Head of Division for Architecture, LSBU) aims to improve the work lives of architects of diverse demographics who do not fit or want to replicate the traditional ’24/7’ white-male architect lifestyle. It helps architects of different generations to make informed choices about their careers to prioritise wellbeing and offer their design and practice voice to enhance the built environment for all.
We can't wait to see you on Friday 18 October!