The Housing Debate: Must-Read Picks for Visionary Developers and Designers
- abieling7
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
The conversation around housing is constantly evolving, shaped by urban policies, architectural innovation, and cultural narratives. For developers and designers looking to stay ahead, at BIELING ARCHITECTS we’ve selected one book, one recent article, and one film that challenge conventional thinking and inspire fresh approaches to housing.
Hope our picks help shape a creative, analytical, and practical lens on housing today.
What’s on your must-watch or must-read list?
A bold, imaginative novel that reinterprets urban identity and resilience, The City We Became explores cities as living entities, shaped by the people who inhabit them. While fiction, Jemisin’s work raises profound questions about who has the right to shape and inhabit urban spaces, making it a must-read for anyone invested in the future of cities.
Published recently in The Times, this article discusses Mayor Sadiq Khan's ambitious plan to boost London's economy by £107 billion by 2035. Key initiatives include developing approximately 377,000 homes in strategically important areas and advocating for increased fiscal autonomy to support infrastructure projects. The plan emphasizes sustainable growth and addresses the challenges posed by recent economic setbacks.
Urbanist Jan Gehl’s documentary challenges modern city design, advocating for people-first spaces rather than car-centric planning. His work is essential for those designing the future of housing, emphasizing the importance of walkability, public life, and human-centered architecture.
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