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Campaign group to create database of ‘built barriers’ faced by women
Women’s action group Part W has kicked off a new campaign by calling for photos of the frustrating ‘built barriers’ that face women and girls
Tag: International Women’s Day
The best response to International Women’s Day is to embrace mentoring all year round
When you hear the term ‘imposter syndrome’, do you think ‘oh yes, that’s me’? As I sit here writing this article, I have an overwhelming feeling of just that, but why? asks Emily Posey
Architecture’s boys club is fading but we still have further to go
The once very prominent boys club is on its way out in UK architecture, says Arup’s Kathryn Firth on International Women's Day
I’m nobody’s ‘lady architect’
On International Women’s Day Becca Thomas talks about unhelpful labels and why practice leaders must ‘be the change’ that will make the profession a more equitable place to work
New map of ‘missed off’ buildings by women in London launched
An action group has created a new map of London marking women’s ‘significant’ but ‘often missed off’ contributions to the built environment
Women in architecture always lose out to younger, less experienced men
While practice is moving towards parity, underrepresentation of women in architectural education means students get warped ideas about the built environment, writes Kat Martindale
Part W crowdsources ideas to create map of buildings by women in London
An action group is calling for suggestions to create a map of London that marks women’s ‘significant and groundbreaking’ contributions to the built environment
Lockdown has set women architects back. Now we need to know by just how much
Progress towards gender equality in architecture has been painfully slow. We need to redouble our efforts post-Covid says Sumita Singha
Women, challenge yourselves to change the industry culture
If we are going to achieve equality, we must start by challenging ourselves to take our place at the top table, says Rachel Bell
Weekend roundup: Architecture to soothe Millwall’s savage beast
This week’s top stories reviewed by the AJ’s Simon Aldous: AFL reveals Millwall football stadium revamp • BDP to mark International Women’s Day with male-dominated panel • Council rejects Bristol Airport expansion on environmental ground • Chipperfield back in the fray for Stockholm Nobel Centre