Document Type
Lesson Plan and Materials
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
This lesson introduces undergraduate students to the concept of hostile architecture through an in-depth exploration of anti-homeless bench design in urban environments. It aims to help students identify both visible and disguised design features that deter unhoused individuals from using public spaces, while encouraging critical reflection on the ethical, social, and cultural implications of these practices.
Included in
Architectural History and Criticism Commons, Urban, Community and Regional Planning Commons
Comments
Sit Down, But Not For Too Long © 2025 by Laura Yam is licensed under CC BY 4.0.