Work-Life Balance in Architecture

ISBN-13: 9780815392187 / Twarda / 2024 / 280 str.

UK) Troiani Igea (University of Plymouth

Opis

Aimed at a workforce whose life and career expectations have changed drastically in recent years, this book helps readers make informed choices about their careers – enabling students, educators and professionals to prioritise well-being and offer their design and practice voice to enhance a built environment for all.

Spis treści

Part 1. Life in Architecture under Neoliberalism  1. Work-life Imbalance in Architecture: An Introduction  2. Celebrity Architect as Homo Oeconomicus  3. Starting from a Different Position: Architect as Femina Domestica  Part 2. Gameplay Moves: Become an Architect (or not)  4. The Freedom to Choose to study Architecture or Not  5. Academic Capitalism and Architectural Education  6. A Neoliberal Life in Architectural Practice  Part 3. Work-life Balance in Architecture beyond Neoliberalism 7. The Sites of Neoliberal Architectural Labour: Work, Home, Everywhere  8. 24/7 Architectural Capitalism, No Time, No Sleep  9. Playing the Game of Life in Architecture beyond Neoliberal Capitalism

O autorze

Australian born, Igea Troiani (PhD) is a Professor of Architecture and Head of Division of Architecture at London South Bank University. As a practice-centred academic, her research over the last 26 years has focused on the production of the architect. She has authored 5 books and 50 articles and book chapters and was editor-in-chief of Architecture and Culture from 2012-2022. She is Chair of Women in Architecture (WIA UK).