In light of recent statements by the Federal Government and the new programs announced by institutions involved in housing production in Mexico, we believe it is essential to open a dialogue and exchange ideas to better understand the concepts of self-construction, self-production, and the “Social Production and Management of Habitat” [SPMH], as well as the role of architecture in these social processes.
Against this backdrop, on Wednesday, April 29, we hosted the panel discussion “The Role of Architecture in: Self-Construction / Self-Production / Social Production and Management of Habitat,” featuring Mariana Enet, Gustavo Romero, Carlos Estrada, and Jorge Andrade—architects trained under the framework of the Social Production and Management of Habitat, with extensive experience in public policy, participatory design, academia, and collaborative work with communities, working-class sectors, and organizations. Below, we present five key points summarizing the enriching conversation we had with our colleagues:
