Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes: Architecture, Colonialism and Labour
Dr. Mehan is chairing Session #S4, "Labor, Infrastructure, and the Built Environment in the U.S.," at the upcoming III International Congress on Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes: Architecture, Colonialism and Labour, taking place February 11–13, 2026, at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon.
This session, organized by Dr. Mehan and her colleagues, seeks to examine the vital contributions of diverse labor forces to the development of American infrastructure and urban landscapes. Scholars in architecture, urban studies, labor history, and related disciplines are invited to submit papers on topics including:
The role of immigrant labor in construction projects
Labor dynamics within public housing initiatives
Environmental factors influencing infrastructure development
Contemporary labor experiences in architecture and urban design
Through both historical and contemporary lenses, the session aims to expand our understanding of the many forces that have shaped the built environment in the United States.
Submission Details:
Call for Papers Period: March 20 – May 20, 2025
Submission Guidelines & More Information: www.archlabour.com/call-for-papers
For more on the congress and other sessions:
Call for Sessions
