Reprogramming the City: Adaptive Reuse and Repurposing Urban Objects for New Use
Nov 2018 · VRMNTR
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"A hopeful anthology of solutions for our hot, crowded planet." - Renée Loth, editor, AchitectureBoston
Featuring 44 projects from 17 countries Reprogramming the City shows how people are making cities more livable and resilient by using existing urban objects in new ways. 214 pages with over 300 color photos and illustrations.
Reprogramming the City is a global overview of ways existing urban elements are being reimagined and repurposed for new use.
From billboards in Lima, Peru, repurposed to generate fresh drinking water to bus stops in northern Sweden transformed to boost the mental health of commuters during dark winter months, Reprogramming the City reveals the hidden abilities contained in existing city structures to improve life for urban residents.
About the author
Scott Burnham, FRSA, has created and directed initiatives in more than a dozen cities worldwide and curated over 30 exhibitions exploring new ideas for design and urban environments. He has addressed numerous institutions and agencies on resourceful design strategies, including The World Bank, The World Urban Development Congress, and the MIPIM Global Mayor's Think Tank. He is the author of Design Hacking: DIY Innovation, Resourcefulness, Self-Reliance and a contributor to numerous publications. In recognition of his work, Burnham was made a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturers, and Commerce in London in 2009. For more information, visit scottburnham.com
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