Oase 104: The Urban Household of Metabolism

The role of architecture and urban design in politically and ecologically responsible consumerismThis issue of OASE explores the notion of metabolism--converting one form of matter into another--in urban design and architecture. Focusing on "metabolic" locations--public restrooms, communal kitchens, urban slaughterhouses--OASE 104 analyzes how architecture and urban design contribute to politically and ecologically responsible consumerism.