Stories from practice: The power and practicalities of participative architecture
We are always keen to hear how independent practitioners are supporting and engaging with community-led and collaborative design projects in […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jun 8, 2016
Marple: A community taking action
“Marple is one of the best places in the world, and Marple Civic Society is proud to be the civic […]
Maja Luna Jorgensen
Posted on Mar 23, 2016
Communities shaping places: Castlefield Forum
By Carole Middleton Castlefield Forum is a great example of a community shaping a place in a city-centre conservation area. […]
Guest Author
Posted on Nov 9, 2015
Reflections from the Fifth Desk
By Martha Isaacs Today is my last day of work with The Glass-House Community Led Design. During my time with […]
Guest Author
Posted on Aug 5, 2015
Power in Dirt: Two Urban Farms and their Strategies for Neighbourhood Cultivation
By Martha Isaacs Growing up in a rural area in northern Maryland, USA, I formed my sense of self with […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jul 22, 2015
Private or Public? Searching for Accessible and Inclusive Spaces in London
By Martha Isaacs One bright Saturday afternoon, I visited the famous Borough Market in Southwark. The swarms of people diving […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jul 15, 2015
Bollards and Breweries: Learning with the Shad Thames Area Management Partnership
By Martha Isaacs Since my arrival as an Intern at The Glass-House Community Led Design, I have heard the term […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jun 24, 2015
Lessons from Minamisanriku: Iryado
Places that support, teach and empower Following the tsunami, there was an outpouring of support with volunteers arriving from other […]
Sophia de Sousa
Posted on May 20, 2015
Lessons from Minamisanriku: Community Gardening
Displacement and personal investment in temporary spaces One of the initiatives led by the local government following the displacement and […]
Sophia de Sousa
Posted on May 15, 2015
Lessons from Minamisanriku: Koala Library
What are the most important civic buildings? The first civic building that was rebuilt in Minamisanriku after the tsunami was […]
Sophia de Sousa
Posted on May 13, 2015