Theory

Existenzminimum

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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

Sources

  1. 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.