Architectural pedagogy for the Anthropocene: theory, critique and typological urbanism

Purpose The aim of this article is to develop an architectural pedagogy for the Anthropocene. author reflect on a project within postgraduate theory module address following questions: How can articulate critical modes production that contribute quality education in time Anthropocene? What are ideas, values and practices needed? Design/methodology/approach method employed close reading texts focussed three areas: pedagogy, political Anthropocene, typological urbanism. These theoretical narratives placed dialogue with reflection design research pedagogical project. seek multidimensionality education. methodology enacted paper performs classroom. Findings study yields compelling conclusions regarding potential rethinking idea typology under pressure Anthropocene combined take positions urgent social matters. concludes toolkit concepts, knowledge practices. Originality/value At when disciplines tend towards discrete specialisation, while need ever more transdisciplinary, develops inventive techniques conceptual frameworks supporting approaches where different fields ideas make contact as collective task era It updates theories contemporary pressures.