9 ways to make housing for people
“Pragmatic and imaginative, this book is a modern manual for urban housing: getting it built and making it great. Written for design professionals and students as well as residents, developers, and city officials, 9 Ways to Make Housing for People explains core principles and strategies that help communities achieve real quality and value in new housing. Replete with examples, the book is jargon-free and easy to use. David Baker Architects is a pioneer in urban housing, with an award-winning design portfolio of more than 15,000 homes nationwide. The 9 Ways have been presented in cities across America and were featured in an exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.” — David Baker Architects
Created in collaboration with David Baker Architects and Mende Design, the two short comics below introduce Chapter 1: “Reweave the Urban Fabric” and Chapter 6: “Cultivate Connection.” 9 Ways was published September 2022 by ORO Editions.