Heliopolis 21 projects and researches in fact aims at a radical change of architecture
starting from the convincement that the global crisis are due to the way we have built our
cities. Architects should contribute in a meaningful way to the advancement of the quality of
the lives we lead at a time when we face challenges of major proportions and urgency.
According to H21 this is to be done through research pedagogy and practice. Integrity equity
and social justice sustainability and innovation excellence and engagement and resilience
are the aims of their architecture. Thus the book is organised in 4 complementary sections.
Each part aspires to generate an impact in terms of community resilience.
