Marjorie Bulos at the time of original publication taught research methods and sociology at South Bank University. Research interests and activities in the previous two years had been focused on exploring a variety of aspects of homeworking.

ProfessorNecdet Teymur (1945-2017) studied architecture, design and social theory; and taught and researched at universities in UK and elsewhere on architectural theory, design and education - with housing as one of the primary focus. He was the course director ofPostgraduate Course in International Architectural Practice(1990-94) and the director of theCentre for International Architectural Studies (1991-94)at the School of Architecture, Manchester University (1990-94); and the Dean ofFaculty of Architectureat Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey (1997-2000).

Necdet Teymur was the author and editor of numerous books, papers and articles on architecture, the environment, housing, design, theory, history and education. His first major bookEnvironmental Discoursewon the First Prize and Gold Medal at the II. World Biennale of Architecture in 1983. He was an active member of UIA, IAPS and DRS, editor ofDesign Research (1982-87)andBulletin of People-Environment Studies(1995-98) as well as Associate Editor ofJournal of Architecture and Planning Research, Environments by DesignandDatutop.