The world is merging into one global system of goods, people and information.This book explores the social, cultural, and economic phenomena of globalisation through housing. The Chair of Architecture and Design at the ETH in Zurich examines the last 25 years of housing development through a historical criticism with the built projects as protagonists and housing typologies chosen as contemporary architectural prototypes. A selection of the most innovative and influential built housing projects, proposing important new guidelines in housing. Featuring: Charles Correa, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Jean Nouvel, Alvaro Siza, Rem Koolhaas, Riegler Riewe, Hans Kollhoff, Kazuyo Sejima, MVRDV, Lacaton Vasal, Dietmar Eberle, Herzog & De Meuron, PLOT, among many others. The ETH Zurich is a renowned European architecture institute. This is the fourth book in their acclaimed series. "...a top pick for any college-level library specializing in architecture. It packs in pages of black and white photos of building exteriors, sample floor plan patterns, making it a perfect pick for any student of global architecture. --The Midwest Book Review "Housings recent past...with some unknown gems and a lot to think about." --Archidose