Confronting Forced Labor in Construction Supply Chains
An architect describes how involvement with the Design for Freedom initiative changed her view that forced labor in construction was a distant or historical issue. She explains that complex material supply chains for brick, steel, timber, and other products can conceal exploitative labor practices across the industry. The piece calls on architects and designers to recognize and address these conditions in their projects.
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