Earlier this year, Miriam Stierle of indiana collective gathered together a list of books and texts that the group have been reading and discussing together as part of their collective research. Encouragingly, the list includes some publications already included in the Women Writing Architecture bibliography, and adds some new titles.

In addition to reading groups, indiana collective makes exhibitions, including Ich bin eine Waschküche, at Loop in Zurich. In their words,

Waschküchen or collective laundries are a long-standing Swiss tradition and often the only shared space in public housing. In recent years, as newer and larger apartments include personal washing machines, laundry – also part of care work – is becoming less visible and a more private activity, reducing the possibility for tenant interaction. With this increasingly individualistic way of living, we miss the opportunity of collective spaces and fail to encourage a sustainable consumption model based on sharing appliances and spaces. Historically dark, uncomfortable and neglected, Waschküchen can become pleasant and welcoming spaces if designed properly.