Work-Life Balance in Architecture

Aimed at a workforce whose life and career expectations have changed drastically in recent years, this book helps readers make informed choices about their careers - enabling students, educators and professionals to prioritise well-being and offer their design and practice voice to enhance a built environment for all.

Australian born, Igea Troiani (PhD) is a Professor of Architecture and Head of Division of Architecture at London South Bank University. She has taught or practiced architecture in Australia, Germany, China, and the United Kingdom. As a practice-centred academic, her research over the last 26 years has focused on the production of the architect. She has authored five books, 50 articles and book chapters, and was editor-in-chief of Architecture and Culture from 2012-2022. She is a mother of two.

Part 1. Life in Architecture under Neoliberalism 1. Work-life Imbalance in Architecture: An Introduction 2. Celebrity Architect as Homo Oeconomicus 3. Starting from a Different Position: Architect as Femina Domestica Part 2. Gameplay Moves: Become an Architect (or not) 4. The Freedom to Choose to study Architecture or Not 5. Academic Capitalism and Architectural Education 6. A Neoliberal Life in Architectural Practice Part 3. Work-life Balance in Architecture beyond Neoliberalism 7. The Sites of Neoliberal Architectural Labour: Work, Home, Everywhere 8. 24/7 Architectural Capitalism, No Time, No Sleep 9. Playing the Game of Life in Architecture beyond Neoliberal Capitalism