OutThere #4/5/6

OutThere is a bookazine series published by De Zwarte Hond exploring the relationship between design and society. Each edition focuses on an urgent spatial theme, connecting architecture, urbanism and social developments. With this special bundle, you receive OutThere #4, #5 and #6 together for just €40,-.

OutThere #4. Housing in Transition

In Housing in Transition, we explore how the Dutch housing floor plan has evolved over the past century. Changes in society and technology play a crucial role. Heating systems, construction methods, demographics and available materials have gradually shifted everyday life further indoors.

Format: 234 × 170 mm
Pages: 108
Publication year: 2022
ISBN: 978-90-817339-4-6

OutThere #5, Proximity

Proximity focuses on how bringing living, working, amenities and recreation closer together contributes to a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable living environment. More compact cities and multifunctional areas help address major societal challenges such as the housing shortage, mobility issues and climate change. Station areas prove to be a crucial link.

Format: 234 × 170 mm
Pages: 128
Publication year: 2024
ISBN: 978-90-817339-5-3

OutThere #6, Ensemble Urbanism

Ensemble Urbanism explores how urban design and architecture can once again work closely together to help solve the housing crisis. Under the banner of Ensemble Urbanism, this edition advocates a rational and scalable approach to area development, with attention to speed, quality and the human scale. From historical examples in Paris and Barcelona to current case studies and expert interviews, this edition offers a multifaceted perspective on 21st-century housing.

Format: 234 × 170 mm
Pages: 120
Publication year: 2025
ISBN: 978-90-817-339-8-4