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Theory of Architecture is a series of in-depth conversations with architects and academics about architecture and the theories and philosophies behind it.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Azadi and My Seditious Heart, a piercing exploration of modern empire, nationalism and rising fascism that gives us the tools to resist and fight back ‘I try to create links, to join the dots, to tell politics like a story, to make it...

Every age is built by invisible systems. Ours is no different. We are living through one of the greatest shifts in modern history. Institutions are being redefined. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think and create. Social media is discipling attention. Technology is altering the rhythm of human life. Culture is rewriting identity. Invisible systems are competing daily for our beliefs, our desires, our dreams and ultimately who we become.

Horror begins at home. From family homes in Amityville to Gothic mansions in Los Angeles and the Unabomber's cabin, houses often capture and contain the horror that has happened within them. Sick Houses crosses the threshold of these eerie spaces to explore how different types of architecture become vessels for terror and how these spaces, meant to shelter us, instead become the source of our deepest fears.

Disability critiques of architecture usually emphasize the need for modification and increased access, but The Architecture of Disability calls for a radical reorientation of this perspective by situating experiences of impairment as a new foundation for the built environment. With its provocative proposal for "the construction of disability," this book fundamentally reconsiders how we conceive of and experience disability in our world.

In Architecture of Segregation, the intricate interplay between architecture and societal divisions is meticulously explored, providing a comprehensive analysis of how built environments have shaped and reflected racial, ethnic, and social segregation throughout history. This groundbreaking work delves deep into the historical contexts of segregation, from the indigenous peoples of North America to the African diaspora through the Triangular Slave Trade, uncovering how architecture played a pivotal role in the subjugation of marginalized communities.

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From “tomorrow’s greatest designer” (The Atlantic), a personal and deeply researched look at how the choices we build into our environment reflect and determine the way we think, connect, and live. We've been led to believe that purposefully designed spaces are something reserved only for...

Architectures of Memory is the podcast of AXYNAO, a gallery and cultural platform exploring the architecture of meaning — how art, knowledge, and institutions give form to what endures. Essays on knowledge, sovereignty, and cultural memory, from Aristotle to the Library of Alexandria to the question of what artificial intelligence changes. Written by Erik Kling. Narrated in an AI voice, created with ElevenLabs. axynao.substack.com

The design of cities and buildings affects the quality of our lives. Making the built environment useful, safe, comfortable, efficient, and as beautiful as possible is a universal quest. We dream about how we might live, work, and play. From these dreams come some 95 percent of all private and public buildings; professional architects design only about five percent of the built environment.

What if racial inequality is not an accident of history—but the predictable outcome of systems built over centuries? From colonial law to modern algorithms, inequality has not simply persisted. It has been structured, reinforced, and reproduced across generations. The Architecture of...

Embark on a fascinating auditory journey through the majestic English cathedrals. In this engaging episode, we delve into insightful excerpts from two timeless classics *How To Visit The English Cathedrals* by Esther Singleton and *The Cathedral Churches Of England* by Helen Marshall Pratt. This recording features the introductory chapters, brimming with rich information and captivating stories about these architectural marvels. Join us as we uncover the history and beauty of these iconic structures, narrated by David Wales.

Architectures remarquables du Grand Paris, le podcast qui explore des lieux emblématiques de la métropole au cœur de quartiers en pleine mutation, déjà ou bientôt desservis par les lignes 14, 15, 16, 17 et 18 du Grand Paris Express. L’arrivée de nouveaux métros, de nouveaux territoires se révèlent et redessinent les usages du quotidien. À travers des entretiens in situ, la parole est donnée à celles et ceux qui habitent, traversent et font vivre ces espaces. Imaginé par Sabrina Boutarraha, Imma Sierra et Garance Sornin, pour la Société des grands projets et la Métropole du ...

Thank you for listening to Season 1. Subscribe & stay tuned for future episodes. Architecture of Abuse explores the widespread issue of child sexual abuse in Utah, with a particular focus on how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has historically responded to reports of abuse within its community. Hosted by Alyssa Grenfell, through the lens of veteran attorney and co-host Tim Kosnoff’s decades-long career representing survivors, and in conversation with clinical therapists, sociologists, historians, journalists, and researchers, some of whom are active LDS members, we examine ...

This book examines how authority in the United States is organized, how it shifted over time, and why the system now feels unstable and adversarial regardless of which party holds power. It is not about elections or candidates. It is an examination of how the system itself works and how it drifted away from the balance it was designed to maintain. At its core, the book focuses on federalism.

Architecture Masters is the podcast from the London Festival of Architecture about the people behind the buildings: a series of conversations with some of architecture’s leading lights. These are the people quietly shaping our cities – all hugely respected within the architectural profession, yet somehow their modest profile often belies the impact they have on the world around us. This is a programme for those that are interested in the people who are shaping our world.

Hosts Sarah T-M and Erin B K dive deep into all the weird and wild ways architecture can be "bad." In each episode, our hosts present two selected sites from around the globe related to a theme. Designed for death? Hotel from hell? Evil architects? Yes, yes, yes, and more! Then they wrap it up all up with a bit of "badass" architecture. It's bad, we know it.Find all the photos and research used in each episode over on the Bad Architecture Compendium! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing Tomorrow is the podcast for real estate developers, architects, workplace strategists, and corporate leaders whose decisions shape the built environment.Each season tackles a critical, unresolved challenge at the intersection of sustainable design, commercial real estate, corporate strategy, and human performance. We look closely at the friction points where ESG goals and business objectives collide faster than the industry can agree on a path forward.Through candid conversations with global practitioners, researchers, and cross-industry leaders, we test a fundamental question: can ...

This is the real history of America as you've never known it. The shocking truth of how America was engineered and controlled by a secret organization that has infiltrated religious groups, political parties, universities and corporations. Strategically placing their own people in positions of power and authority, they have controlled and manipulated the minds of the masses while concealing it from the very beginning.

Weaponized Reality is a documentary podcast exploring how power, technology, and psychology quietly shape the modern world.This series is not about hidden villains or sensational conspiracy. It is about systems—how they form, how they scale, and how they influence human behavior without force.Each episode examines documented history, emerging technology, and observable patterns to trace a clear evolution: from control through authority, to control through infrastructure, to control through prediction.We live in a time when surveillance no longer looks backward, but forward—anticipating...