Housing for Humans A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America
Housing for Humans: A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America by Ileana Schinder, published by Panoma Press Limited on October 21, 2021, offers a thoughtful exploration of the affordable housing crisis in America. This 168-page book addresses the need for innovative residential and urban design, emphasizing the evolving family models and the changing role of cities in contemporary society. Schinder navigates the design process for new housing solutions, including additional dwelling units, while considering the diverse needs of various demographics, from first-time homeowners to retirees.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of urban design history and zoning regulations, alongside a focus on the human aspects of housing. The book delves into sustainability and green design, adaptive reuse, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces. Schinder’s architectural background informs her insights, making this work a valuable resource for those interested in architecture, urban planning, and the future of residential living.
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Where are all the homes? The affordable housing crisis today can be solved through innovative residential and urban design. Family models have evolved, society has reframed the role of cities, and ongoing urban realities demand opportunities to create housing for all, from first-time homeowners to retirees. This book navigates the design process of new housing, like additional dwelling units, and explores ideas that can be implemented from the suburbs to cities. Through the history of urban design, zoning regulation, and with an emphasis on the human side of housing, ileana schinder, with her architecture background, highlights the role that the home plays in society today.
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