게재지: Space and Culture 2019년 2월
링크: https://doi.org/10.1177/1206331219830332
Abstract
This article analyzes cases of do-it-yourself (DIY) homes in South Korea in terms of the role of
architects in today’s information society. Some South Koreans have started to seek residential
options that reflect their personal tastes and particularized lifestyles. With the development
of digital technologies and widening access to computer programming tools, technology-savvy
South Koreans have started to design and construct their own homes. This article explores the
emerging DIY housing movement to see whether its participatory nature enhances individual
agency and how the movement may influence the professional field of architecture. Contrary
to the commonly held notion, this article concludes that the role of architects is unlikely to
diminish in the context of a rising number of DIY homes. Although the possibility of neoliberal
co-optation exists, the rise of DIY homes presents an opportunity for architects to play an
enhanced role in promoting community empowerment.