Theory
Existenzminimum
Explore in the Atlas →The minimum subsistence dwelling; theme of CIAM 2 (Frankfurt, 1929), seeking a standardised rational minimum house for mass housing.
Dwelling Labour Type
Details
- Introduced
- 1929
Referenced by
- Frankfurt Kitchen articulates
Sources
- Eric Mumford. The CIAM Discourse on Urbanism, 1928–1960. MIT Press, 2000.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Existenzminimum." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/existenzminimum/. Accessed July 17, 2026.