The design of our cities stems from long-standing patriarchal power systems that govern urban development, influence financial allocation, compound social inequality, and subjugate women. These inequalities are further amplified at nighttime. Within a patriarchal planning system, how can we design safe, inclusive and accessible urban spaces which remain agile to the demands of all genders?
ReadIn this article, Kate Crowley continues our mini-series ‘Drafting Identity’ which focuses on the experience of women in Architectural Education from both personal and professional perspectives, supporting the FIAE movement. Kate discusses ‘crit culture’ in architectural education and the impact that dynamic has on women, in particular.
ReadIsabel Hamilton reviews Francis Matthews’ recent exhibit, EXT/INT, at the Molesworth Gallery, Dublin.
ReadOveruse and misuse of 'participatory' terms to describe design processes with limited stakeholder power has devalued these terms, and led to scepticism around the processes described. In deciding how to maintain, repair, and retrofit Dublin's social housing complexes, it's imperative that residents are meaningfully included in decision making, and doing so begins with open, accessible communication, argues Irene Barrenetxea Arriola.
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This paper reports on a study investigating aspects of housing estates related to the pedestrian precinct or residential yard concept.

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #289 focuses on current RIAI news, projects such as the Palestinian Museum, Birzeit, and London Design Week.

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #305 focuses on the theme of ‘colour’.

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #322 focuses on the theme of ‘density’.

Jointly published by the Housing Resarch Unit at the School of Architecture in University College Dublin and Cement-Roadstone Holdings Ltd., Back to the Street records Dublin inner-city housing at the beginning of the 1980s and proposes a strategy of urban renewal through the provision of housing to deal with city dereliction and decay.

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #308 focuses on the theme of ‘tenure and type’.
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Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #275 focuses on topics such as Irish modernism and contemporary Irish design.
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Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
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First published in 1978, Architecture in Ireland was a magazine which featured ‘news, views and reviews’, architecturally significant buildings, and descriptions and illustrations of proposed developments.
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Architectural Survey was an annual review of contemporary architecture in Ireland, which ran from 1953-1972.
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Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #319 focuses on the theme of 'public space'.
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Organised by an Foras Forbartha, this paper documents the proceedings of a conference on residential road design from Jury’s Hotel in Dublin in May 1976.
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This paper reports on a study investigating aspects of housing estates related to the pedestrian precinct or residential yard concept.
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An annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.
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House and Home features over forty original architectural drawings, as well as publications, models and photographs, for residential projects in Ireland. Reflecting the chronological spread of the Irish Architectural Archive’s holdings, the works range from the mid 18th century to the late 20th.
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Jointly published by the Housing Resarch Unit at the School of Architecture in University College Dublin and Cement-Roadstone Holdings Ltd., Back to the Street records Dublin inner-city housing at the beginning of the 1980s and proposes a strategy of urban renewal through the provision of housing to deal with city dereliction and decay.
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A pamphlet documenting the papers presented at the National Housing Conference held at Leopardstown, Co. Dublin, in October 1974.
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