Abstract

Henceforth, it is no longer a matter of merely modifying existing design methods or of adapting building techniques; architecture has to address the unsustainable situation of the human being. Luce Irigaray’s philosophy in To Be Born: Genesis of a New Human Being is radical in this respect. It encompasses environmental, social, cultural and political concerns and, at a practical level, calls on us to find our freedom—breathing by ourselves—and to take responsibility for our growing and blossoming as human beings. This is really not an easy task. It represents a provocation to change—to change ourselves, our societies, and our understanding of human rights.