
In each issue of our journal, we ask a handful of people to reflect on our chosen theme (and provide a selfie of themselves!). This is architecture consultant and climate activist, Gemma Hohnen, on Leverage:
Leverage is situational, tactical and organic; there is uncertainty in the outcome. At its best leverage is that point used to shift outcomes for the better. Architectural skills can be applied across multiple fields and in a time when it has been challenging to find traditional practice work that is the right fit, it has made sense to explore other avenues, paths of lesser resistance built upon interests beyond designing an excellent building with a great team. Voluntary work is the perfect way to build upon and develop your skills beyond what an office might offer, meet new people in related fields and form alliances.
My agenda has become clearer and within my means I am looking for opportunities to use my skills to push the message of the climate emergency. Sometimes leverage is the simple act of asking.
Articles / Blog
02 Mar, 2021
Gathering Hunters
By Emma Brain
18 Feb, 2021
Gemma Hohnen on Leverage
By Emma Brain
15 Feb, 2021
Alan Pigram reflects on his summer internship
By Emma Brain
11 Feb, 2021
Kieran Wong in conversation with Alan Ricks
By Emma Brain
08 Feb, 2021
Dr Garnett Hall on Leverage
By Emma Brain
03 Feb, 2021
Co-Design.Counter-Mapping
By Emma Brain
01 Feb, 2021
Who made leverage?
By Emma Brain
26 Jan, 2021
Nick Juniper appointed to SIMNA Committee
By Emma Brain
21 Jan, 2021
Change the Date
By Emma Brain
18 Jan, 2021
Akira Monaghan on Leverage
By Emma Brain
14 Jan, 2021
TF.A Recommended Reading
By Emma Brain
11 Jan, 2021
Housing is a social vaccine
By Emma Brain