An atlas of architectural culture with contributions by Thomas Auer Armen Avanessian Stefan
Bergheim Matthjs Bouw Armin Linke Erik Swyngedouw as well as data and analyses of the
Federal Institute for Research on Building Urban Affairs and Spatial Development. How are
changing conditions in society likely to affect Germany's built environment? What are the
catalysts for changes in its cities and regions? Speculations Transformations is devoted to the
social and spatial changes that Germany will face in the future speculating on their
architectural consequences: What is it like to live in a city where the currency is energy
instead of euros? What would happen if Hamburg's harbor would loose its function? What would be
the spatial consequences if Germany were to measure its economic strength based on the
well-being of its citizens? This publication combines different approaches to a future-oriented
interdisciplinary interpretation of Germany as a human habitat and helps to open up new
directions in the design of city and space. Commissioned by the GERMAN FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT NATURE CONSERVATION BUILDING AND NUCLEAR SAFETY (BMUB) and the GERMAN FEDERAL
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON BUILDING URBAN AFFAIRS AND SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT (BBSR).
