‘H HB B 2B-How to be a Happy Architect in the realm of disconnections’

Bauman Lyons are to publish a book of essays and projects in April 2007. The working title of the book is ‘H HB B 2B-How to be a Happy Architect in the realm of disconnections’: Architectural work is undertaken within a background of continuous rapid change which produces a system of disconnection. Architects have the capacity to think at variety of scales and resolve complex problems.We are capable of stitching the disconnections. Often we sell our abilities short. This book proposes that architects should become accountable when creating further disconnection. Our alternative role as ‘stitchers’ can make significant contribution to civic life and create a new wave of socially responsible architecture. We will explore the issues behind these ideas and illustrate them with project work. The book is being designed by Andy Edwards Design and published by Black Dog Publishing.