Learning from informality

Recently, at Simon Bolivar University in Caracas we have had two different experiences in the Architectural Design Studio, using the Continue reading →

Resilience yet again.

From March through July 2017, I blogged about the Pedda Jalaripeta Slum in Favel Issues. Resilience of a Slum: What, Continue reading →

Closing the gap- a “settlements approach” to relief and recovery

Source image above: Global Shelter Cluster With this terrible tragedy in Indonesia, I felt it appropriate to share this compiled Continue reading →

“SLUMS, New Visions for an Enduring Global Phenomenon”/ Symposium

Source image above: Harvard Design Magazine As we kick off this Fall series of posts, I wanted to share the Continue reading →

Nepal after the earthquake

Caption image above: A mason works on a home in Gatlang village. Source: Irin News For this last post of Continue reading →

Urban Informality, the New Orientalism?

(1) Part I, rough ideas: In a scholar sense we use the term “urban informality” to name the peripherical fabric Continue reading →

Marielle and Hope that Moves

I’m not particularly prone to sentimentality—in terms of emotional depth, I think it’s safe to say that I’m at the Continue reading →

Evolution of Slum Redevelopment Phase 4

Source for the image above: Bangkok’s canals;  Alex Berger/Flickr Over the past few months, I have blogged about the evolution Continue reading →