#water-crisis

#water-crisis

The project 'Water Parliaments: Projective Ecosocial Architectures' connects various regions to tackle the water crisis as an intertwined ecosocial, cultural, and political challenge. It emphasizes the significance of water in architecture and governance.

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for over a million customers beginning Tuesday, 22 July 2025, forcing homeowners into using water saving methods to ease the strain on resources.

We are, as a state, very beholden to oil and gas.

"Cholera, an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by ingesting contaminated water or food, can kill within hours if untreated. Yet, it is easily preventable and treatable when clean water, sanitation and timely medical care are available."

The 'Water Parliaments' project at Biennale 2025 emphasizes the critical discussion around water crises and redefines architecture as a dialogue with life rather than just a vessel.

"This book needs water. Just like millions of children in Latin America." This is the opening line on Water for People's website, and the sentiment behind it is literal.