Theory

Autopoiesis of architecture

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Luhmannian theory of architecture as an autopoietic network of communications; disciplinary autonomy via self-referential discourse.

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Introduced
2011

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Sources

  1. Schumacher, Patrik. The Autopoiesis of Architecture, Vol. 1. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Autopoiesis of architecture." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/autopoiesis-of-architecture/. Accessed July 17, 2026.