Laufen manifesto

Public interest design and the participatory methods that drive the approach are gathering force. At AzuKo, we stand with the forerunner of this movement believing that all built environment professionals have a duty.

“Too many people worldwide subsist in undeserving living conditions, and their ranks are growing by the day. As representatives of the professions collectively shaping the built environment, it is our responsibility to resist this intolerable situation. We are speaking out to define an alternative position. We must produce spaces that counter exploitation, control and alienation, whether in urban or rural landscapes. With all our expertise, creativity and power, we need to contribute more dynamically and consequentially to the global quest for equality.”

— Laufen Manifesto

Author: J. Ashbridge

Support

It is an exciting time in the office. Our website is now out in the big wide world and we are supported by a new Facebook page. We believe wholeheartedly in public interest design and the human centred methods which are integral to the approach.

We like to be up to date with global initiatives and social media provides a platform to share ideas. Although still in our infancy, it is wonderful to receive support from friends and strangers, individuals and organisations that are keen to join us in our design revolution. We are honoured to have been recognised on one of our favourite blogs, Public Interest Design and we hope to continue reaching out to those with an interest in this field.

Thank you for your support.

Author: J. Ashbridge

A Bangladesh case study

This evening Jo Ashbridge presented her research, 'Earthen Architecture in Resource Limited Settings', as part of the RIBA series, Perspectives on Architecture.

(Slide: J. Ashbridge)

The series provides a platform for the fascinating range of architectural research undertaken in collaboration with the RIBA. Jo's work over the past 13 months into the role and relevance of earthen architecture across Bangladesh received support from the RIBA Boyd Auger scholarship alongside generous donations and personal sponsorship.

To read a full transcript of the talk, accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and closing video, visit the RIBA blog.

Author: J. Brown