Public interest in architecture has increased significantly over the last few years. This, combined with social developments of increased democracy, citizenship and public participation has brought about the development of architecture centres around the world. Many have different directions but they all overlap in their aim to provide education and information about architecture at all levels. · the first and only directory which presents all architectural centres around the world · includes contributions and important essays from key thinkers/activists in the field, including: Charles Landry (Comedia), Joe Kerr, Ben Rogers (IPPR), Janice Kirkpatrick (Graven Images) and Tom Dyckhoff (The Guardian) · packed with case studies and images of the activities undertaken by the centres.