Drawing on nearly a decade of applied research in Africa, African Fabbers Atlas: Manual of Synthetic Vernacular Architecture by Paolo Cascone critically examines the epistemological and practical relevance of indigenous and spontaneous architecture within contemporary discourses on sustainability. Through a series of case studies and

interdisciplinary dialogues, it proposes a framework for rethinking architectural practice in relation to climate, technology, and community.

The author: Paolo Cascone – Visiting Researcher DAStU, Senior Lecturer: University of Westminster, Course Leader: MSc architecture and environmental design.

The author will discuss with:

Camillo Magni – Professor DAStU,

Alessio Battistella – Researcher DAStU,

Laura Montedoro – Professor DAStU,

Silvia Bodei – Researcher DAStU