SEES Seminar: "Current Issues in Housing Design: A Thematic Exploration"

Housing has been the fundamental "backdrop" for virtually every aspect of human life. It envelopes and sculpts our experience, all the while being defined and re-defined by our needs, values and resources. This reciprocal dynamic has been a steadfast characteristic for housing over thousands of years. Nevertheless, the numerous disruptive changes in society, finance, environment and technology over the last two decades set a stage for an unprecedented evolution and moving into the 21st century, it is not speculative to assume that the issues surrounding housing design will transform with greater velocity.

Drawing on the insights from his newly published, edited volume of "Transforming Issues in Housing Design," Kutay Güler will dissect the last two decades of shifting dynamics, practices, challenges and reforms tied to housing design. His discussion will cover the pivotal themes explored in the volume: affordability, demographics, inclusivity, sustainability, environment, COVID-19 and technology. The objective is to paint the audience a picture of the increasingly fluid landscape of housing design issues, anticipating how the many transformations will unfold into the future and redefine daily life.

Güler is a multi-award winning interior architect and academician based in Manhattan, Kansas. His research efforts focus on the intersection of environmental design dynamics and digital tools. He published four books, including "Contemporary Issues in Housing Design" and recently "Transforming Issues in Housing Design" by Wiley. In addition to his academic work, he has completed over 60 commercial and residential interiors along with many other design and visualization projects for an international clientele.

Free