Phase 1: Hip Hop as Post Occupancy Evaluation of Modernism
Hip hop has been conducting a global post occupancy evaluation for 50 years by providing critiques of the built environment through lyrics that highlight issues with architecture, urban planning, policies and procedures.
Through attentive listening and collaborative efforts, we are purposefully documenting and organizing a 50-year backlog of evaluations to create a comprehensive index of knowledge that will empower design professionals to build a more equitable and just society.
Phase 1: Post Occupancy Evaluation Form
Explore the lyrical dexterity of Emcees to extract observations and critiques within the built environment, including architecture, urban planning, policies, laws, and procedures which challenge the quality of life in Black and Brown communities.
Don’t Sweat The Technique
Review The Post Occupancy Evaluation Form to understand the growing list of topics discussed by Emcees within their lyrics.
Select a track by one of your favorite Emcees.
Listen to the track
Read the lyrics
Re-listen to the track
Complete the Post Occupancy Evaluation Form
Resource List
Videos
“Hip Hop Architecture: The Post Occupancy Report of Modernism” Michael Ford TEDxMadison
Articles
“A History of New Orleans Public Housing, Through No Limit and Ca$h Money Music Videos” - Brentin Mock
Books
"Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation" - Jeff Chang
Organizations
Tools
Genius - Genius is a website that provides lyric annotations, and interpretations of lyrics from a community of enthusiast and artists themselves.
Contribute a Resource
Use the form below to contribute resources allowing users to explore the lyrical dexterity of Emcees1