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March 15, 2018Unsung Protagonists: The Power of Women in 21st Century Architecture
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the AIANY Diversity and Inclusion Committee convened a panel of esteemed women in the design industry to discuss their contributions to the built environment and the profession. Speakers also explored the varied experiences of being a woman in the architecture profession, touching on workplace dynamics, career trajectories, and personal lives. Firm leaders provided insight on tools women can use to equip themselves at every stage of career progression.
Event: Unsung Protagonists: The Power of Women in 21st Century Architecture
Diversity and Inclusion
AIA New York’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee seeks to provoke a dialogue about diversity issues and give agency to issues of inclusion and representation. The profession is undergoing changes and faces enormous challenges with regards to climate change, energy consumption, and health needs. The practice's shifting cultural landscape requires all of us to diversify. In 2008, the AIA National Board recognized that a key strategic initiative required the enlistment of “new talents and new insights to address the critical issues of our time and future generations. The outcome will be a strengthened, more highly valued, and esteemed profession capable of reaching into constituencies previously underserved.” The local committee’s role works to match that of the Diversity & Inclusion Council at the National level. At the local level, we need to turn toward action items and ideas that articulate and promote diversity.
