Sumita Singha

Autotelic Architect explores how movements towards more self-initiated projects, greater collaboration, and design activism have changed how architects and designers are practising, as well as the kinds of projects they are working on. Similar to the autotelic self that transforms potential problems into enjoyable challenges, the Autotelic Architect does not avoid societal changes but instead learns to harness their creative...

Autotelic Architect explores how movements towards more self-initiated projects, greater collaboration, and design activism have changed how architects and designers are practising, as well as the kinds of projects they are working on. Similar to the autotelic self that transforms potential problems into enjoyable challenges, the Autotelic Architect does not avoid societal changes but instead learns to harness their creative...

This book describes how architects can design better healthcare buildings for a rapidly changing context and climate. Innovation in the design of healthcare estates is essential to the sustainability of our health services. Design thinking in this field is being influenced by a range of factors, such as economic constraints, an ageing demographic, complex health conditions (co-morbidities), and climate change....

Thrive by Sumita Singha explores a pressing need: architecture requires the participation of women. How can the built environment be effectively designed without the expert input of half the population? Although a significant number of women choose to study architecture at the undergraduate level, they remain a minority in the profession once qualified. As professionals, their expertise is often overlooked,...