Architecture Theory: Acceleration and Crisis

This lecture delves into the concepts of acceleration and crisis in architecture theory, exploring the impact of modernism, postmodernity, and the Anthropocene. It discusses the origins of the 'Limits to Growth' report, technological change, and the Club of Rome's predictions. The session also covers the strategies of territoriality, regionalism, participation, transformation, commonality, and autonomy in architectural practice, emphasizing the importance of theory, history, and criticism. Students are tasked with analyzing contemporary practices through the lens of these strategies, aiming to understand architecture's role in an age of acceleration.