Sumita has written five books and contributed to others

Thrive – A field guide for women in architecture

Thrive – A field guide for women in architecture

7 July 2023

Architecture needs women. How can the built environment be designed without the expert input of half the population? In spite of the significant number of women choosing to study architecture as undergraduates, once qualified women remain in the minority. As professionals their expertise is often overlooked, their work devalued and their contribution to the canon … Read More

Re-Think Design Guide

Re-Think Design Guide

1 February 2021

The world has changed. How will society emerge post-pandemic? Will we take the opportunity to reset the status quo? And, if so, what possibilities are there for architects to take the initiative in designing this new world? This innovative design guide draws together expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic for … Read More

Future Healthcare Design

Future Healthcare Design

30 January 2020

This book describes how architects can design better healthcare buildings for a rapidly changing context and climate. Innovation in the design of healthcare estates is essential to the sustainability of our health services. Design thinking in this field is being influenced by a range of factors, such as economic constraints, an ageing demographic, complex health … Read More

Women in Architecture

Women in Architecture

16 August 2018

Including the key articles, documents and reports, and with a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editor, which places the collected materials in their historical and intellectual context, Women in Architecture is an essential work of reference.The volumes explore four themes – History and Identity; Extraordinary Practice; Wider Influence, and Employment and Education. The collection … Read More

Autotelic Architecture

Autotelic Architecture

14 July 2016

Autotelic Architect explores how movements towards more self-initiated projects, greater collaboration and design activism have changed how architects and designers are practicing, as well as the kinds of projects they are working on. Similar to the autotelic self that transforms potential problems into enjoyable challenges, the ‘Autotelic Architect’ does not avoid societal changes, but instead … Read More

Architecture for Rapid Change and Scarce Resources

Architecture for Rapid Change and Scarce Resources

15 February 2012

Architects, development practitioners and designers are working in a global environment and issues such as environmental and cultural sustainability matter more than ever. Past interactions and interventions between developed and developing countries have often been unequal and inappropriate. We now need to embrace fresh design practices based on respect for diversity and equality, participation and … Read More