Theory

Dwelling (as a mode of being)

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Heidegger's argument that authentic dwelling is an essential mode of human existence, with building as a means to it.

Dwelling

Classifications

Holder
Individual
Source of authority
Lived experience
Subject
Human centred
Mode of transmission
Text drawing
Knowledge type
Relational embodied
Epistemic cluster
Western philosophical

Referenced by

Sources

  1. Martin Heidegger. Building Dwelling Thinking (Bauen Wohnen Denken). 1951.

Cite this entry

First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Dwelling (as a mode of being)." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/dwelling/. Accessed July 17, 2026.