Global micro architecture?....sounds contradictory. Be careful with concepts why do you need that microscale interventions(which represents local character and empowerment) turned global?, by the way this book it seems interesting: http://www.quodlibet.it/schedap.php?id=1819#.VP1vxNKG-8B

Thank you, Leonardo for the book recommendation. The parasite architecture PhD work by Marini seems also very relevant in this field.

By global micro architecture, meant: All kinds of compact spaces, including kiosks, cabins, cockpits from different zones and cultures of the planet.

You might want to have a look at the sociology-anthropology of gathering places? That even though is odd (parasitic in that sense) serves a purpose? Makeshift eateries?

And the smallest private park in New York

https://www.google.com.my/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fprofile%2FMarjukka_Maekelae%2Fpublication%2F28369864_Introduction%2Flinks%2F09e41511367a7ac8b5000000.pdf&ei=MM79VPSkINjg8AX_7oDgDw&usg=AFQjCNGNLLfl-sQzGQtaRtrrDaM8CDryJA

Personally, I disaggree with the concept of parasite architecture...

A parasite is something that causes a damage to its host.

I prefer the concept of mutualistic, symbiotic architecture.

I've written a paper about this, if you want the full paper you can give me your e-mail address and I can send it to you.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265727481_Symbiotic_architecture_rooftop_additions_on_existing_buildings

Conference Paper Symbiotic architecture: rooftop additions on existing buildings

Emanuele, I agree completely with you. In fact in my PhD thesis I am developing the concept of prosthesis and prosthetic architecture as well, parts inserted to supply different originally absent functions in a buiding(or to take adavantage of its own existing potential). You could read a first part of my work in a congress paper that I presented in Advanced Skins in Buildings congress.Its interesting your work, If you could send it to me I`ll be grateful, my email is: [email protected], thanks and I hope that we keep in touch. Best regards

thank you guys for your replies. yes, I also agree on the need for a re-definition of parasite architecture that would truly reflect present sorts of co-existence conditions.  

looking forward to receive more feedbacks...

Parasitic architecture arise because of long life of building. So same building is used by minimum 3 -4 generations but during this time there is a drastic change in lifestyle and members of family. So to accommodate these occupants generally takes the help of adding rooms and other features in the existing building reducing the comfort and aesthetics. Here I will suggest you to read my publication "Bioclimatism and vernacular architecture" and Analysis of Liege building stock and others to know about this issue.

Hope this will help you to look this issue with different perspective.