Architecture and People

Synopsis

The most criticised aspect of the recent work of the architectural profession has been mass public housing. From the 1930s onwards architects have imposed grandiose theories about how people should live in their housing designs. The programme shows how this came about and looks at the work of Strathclyde University’s ‘ASSIST’ group of architects who argue that a more human solution to housing needs can be achieved.

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 18 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

Students of architecture, urban planners and sociologists.

Subjects

Architecture

Keywords

housing; local authority housing

Credits

Director

J Harold

Writer

Stephen Sharples

Contributor

R T Gibb

Cast

Stephen Sharples

Production Company

Name

University of Strathclyde Audio Visual Media Services

Sponsor

Name

University of Strathcylde, Department of Architecture

Distributor

Name

University of Strathclyde Audio Visual Media Services

Web

http://www.avms.strath.ac.uk/AVMS External site opens in new window

Phone

0141-548 2567

Fax

0141-552 5182

Address

Alexander Turnbull Building
155 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD