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Part I. Background, Context And Analytical Framework: Concepts Of Social Participation In Architecture / Paul Jenkins: Initial Identification Of Key Issues; The Nature Of Wider Literature Sources; Conceptual And Analytical Issues; The Changing Architectural Process -- A Brief Historical Review Of Community Technical Aid And Community Architecture / Paul Jenkins, Joanne Milner And Tim Sharpe: Origins Of Community Technical Aid And Architecture; What Is Community Architecture And How Does It Differ From Community Technical Aid?; Community Architecture And Community Technical Aid In The 1970s And 1980s; An Analysis Of The Uk Experience Of Community Engagement In Architecture -- International Experience / Paul Jenkins And Marcia Pereira: Usa; Us-europe Cross-inspiration; University-affiliated Cdcs; Independent Non-profit Cdcs; Volunteer Organisations; Other Forms Of Architecture Participation; Brazil; South Africa --^ Wider Scoping Of Relevant Literature / Paul Jenkins, Marcia Pereira And Leanne Townsend: Identification Of Key Issues -- Part Ii. Illustrative Case Studies: Case Studies Of Social Participation In Different Building Types / Leslie Forsyth, Marcia Pereira, Leanne Townsend And Martin Edge: Canmore Place Housing Development; Kingsdale School Regeneration Project; Lee Valley Millennium Centre -- Case Studies Of Organisations With Community-based Practices / Leslie Forsyth, Marcia Pereira And Leanne Townsend: Assist Architects; Comtechsa -- Case Studies Of Architectural Educational Institutions / Marcia Pereira And Leanne Townsend: Department Of Architecture And Spatial Design, London Metropolitan University; School Of Architecture, University Of Sheffield -- Case Studies On The Use Of Participatory Computer-based Techniques / Marcia Pereira And Leanne Townsend: The Glasgow Model; Cornton Housing Project, Stirling --^ Part Iii. Findings And Recommendations: Analysis Of Findings / Paul Jenkins: Objectives And Methods Of The Research; Research Questions; Conceptu
This book investigates the intersection of architectural practice and social participation to determine how community engagement influences the built environment. Paul Jenkins and Leslie Forsyth utilize their academic backgrounds in architecture and urban design to synthesize a framework for understanding participatory processes. By examining historical precedents and contemporary case studies, the authors argue that successful architectural outcomes require a structured integration of community voices throughout the design and development lifecycle.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this work as a comprehensive resource for understanding the practical application of social participation in architecture. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for students and professionals interested in community-based design methodologies.
Page Count:
220
Publication Date:
2009-09-10
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203869494
ISBN-13:
9780203869499
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