Footprint 37: Architectural Theories, their Performance, Quality and Effect: An Appraisal
This issue of Footprint asks if it is actually possible, useful, or even necessary to appraise theories of architecture. If so, what would be the purpose of their appraisal, who should do it, and when should it take place? If one considers, for example, that any theory of architecture is directed at the practice of architecture, should the former be evaluated through the latter? If so, how? And what would this mean, on the other hand, for theories that are deliberately formulated to dwell above practice? How can they be ‘judged’ — or don’t they have to be? Should we even expect theories of architecture to be appraisable?
Proposals for full and review articles will be evaluated by the editors in the form of abstracts, based on originality, methodological and conceptual clarity, pertinence, and contribution to the growth and development of knowledge on the subject. Abstracts must be submitted by 3 May 2024.
Footprint 37 will be published in the autumn of 2025.
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