In a world where we are more globally connected than ever, modernism, the global dominance of concrete and steel industries, together with generic norms around construction and urbanization, have established hierarchies and dependencies that undermine, and even eliminate local materials, traditions and know-how.
“SMALL SCALE, BIG CHANGE, Laufen Manifesto for a respectful and fair design culture” are providing guidelines for designer and architectural work to be implemented on a globally interconnected small scale, for every community to be a livable place that is resilient for the challenges threatening our future.